Foreman Utility Construction Services Division (CSD)

rhwhite; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White is a historic construction company focused on underground piping and site civil excavation for industrial and commercial facilities.

As a working foreman, you will lead crews, interpret blueprints, and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained while performing precise installations and repairs. You will be responsible for emergency response readiness, participate in the CSD winter on-call rotation, and travel across the New England states as needed.

Qualifications

• Leadership ability to lead, motivate and direct subordinates.
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 100 pounds and able to stand, stoop, kneel or crouch.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews in installation, maintenance and repair of underground piping and site civil work.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and layout drawings to determine procedures.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met in all tasks.
• Available for emergency response assignments and on-call winter rotation.
• Travel throughout New England for work as needed.

Skills

Leadership ability

Decision making

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

The Foreman Utility Construction Services Division (CSD) leads and performs work, and oversees crews engaged in the installation, maintenance, repair of underground piping systems and Site civil excavation work within industrial and commercial facilities. Interprets blueprints, schematics, and layout drawings to determine detailed work procedures and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards. Utilizes a variety of hand and power tools to perform precise installations and repairs. Responsible for ensuring operational reliability and timely project execution. Required to be available for emergency response assignments as needed and to participate in the CSD Utility Winter Work On-Call Rotation Program.

Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and additional specialized training equal to a master craft designation.


• Minimum 5 years' experience in underground construction trades.


• Must acquire and maintain all customer and company specified qualifications, certifications, and training as needed. (These may differ and change per customer and business needs).


• Working foreman should be able to work within precise limits of standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria.


• Completion of company training programs and appropriate experience required


• Possess the leadership ability necessary to lead, motivate and direct the work of subordinates.


• Physically, working foreman must be able to work easily and skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds, have good vision either naturally or with correction) and stand, stoop, kneel or crouch.


• Must have or be able to obtain (company-provided training) and maintain gas utility installation and services/construction‑related industry Operator Qualifications (OQs).


• OSHA‑10 Certification (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid U.S. driver's license, successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state regulations.


• Able to travel throughout the New England States and available for on-call service response in emergency situations (rotation).

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well‑being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th‑anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.