Foreman Utility

Harrison, Walker and Harper; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Harrison, Walker & Harper is seeking an experienced Utility Foreman to oversee underground utility construction crews, prioritizing safety and quality on every job. This role requires travel and strong leadership to coordinate work across water, sewer and drainage installations.

Apply today to join a team where you can grow your skills and career while ensuring projects meet plans, specs, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the construction field.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead utility crews performing underground utility installation.
• Plan daily work activities and assign tasks to crew members.
• Read and interpret blueprints, utility plans, profiles, and specifications.
• Coordinate installation of: Water mains, Sanitary sewer systems, Storm drainage system.
• Ensure proper trenching, shoring, excavation, backfilling, and compaction practices.
• Verify utility elevations, grades, and alignments using survey stakes, lasers, and grade equipment.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and utility companies.
• Schedule and monitor deliveries of materials, equipment, and supplies.

Job description

Career Opportunities with Harrison, Walker and Harper

NOW HIRING: Foreman Utility
*MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL*
Payrate: $27 - $33/hour

Are you an experienced Foreman Utility that prioritizes safety and a job well done? Do you have three years of experience in the construction field? If so apply today and join a company where you can grow your skills and career!

Job Summary

The Utility Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily field operations for underground utility construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and company standards. This position supervises field crews installing water, sewer, storm drainage, and other underground utilities while coordinating equipment, materials, subcontractors, and inspections to maintain project schedules and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

· Supervise and lead utility crews performing underground utility installation.

· Plan daily work activities and assign tasks to crew members.

· Read and interpret blueprints, utility plans, profiles, and specifications.

• Coordinate installation of:
• Water mains
• Sanitary sewer systems
• Storm drainage system

· Ensure proper trenching, shoring, excavation, backfilling, and compaction practices.

· Verify utility elevations, grades, and alignments using survey stakes, lasers, and grade equipment.

· Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and utility companies.

· Schedule and monitor deliveries of materials, equipment, and supplies.

What We’re Looking For

• Must be able to lay sewer, water & storm drains or operator equipment at this position.

Why Join HWH?

At Harrison, Walker & Harper (HWH), we believe that without a solid foundation, nothing can stand — not buildings, and not company culture. That’s why we’ve spent over 100 years building a company rooted in honesty, integrity, and strong personal relationships. We're proud of what we've built — and who we've built it with.

Harrison, Walker & Harper is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Harrison, Walker & Harper is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Further, it is our policy to take affirmative action to recruit minority and female employees for any position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. Harrison, Walker & Harper provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department about your interest in employment. Any questions or concerns about this statement can be directed to our Human Resource Department at [phone].