Heavy Civil Pipe Foreman

Primoris Services Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Heavy Civil Pipe Foreman to supervise pipelayers, laborers, operators, and subs. You will plan daily activities with the Superintendent, coordinate crews and materials, and ensure proper pipe alignment and safe execution on utility projects.

You will read utility plans, oversee excavation, install pipes and structures, verify line and grade, and lead daily safety meetings. OSHA requirements and field leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of civil construction experience, with at least 2 years in a foreman or supervisory role.
• Experience installing storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and/or waterline systems.
• Ability to read and interpret utility plans, profiles, elevations, grades, and construction specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using pipe lasers, levels, and related layout tools.
• Familiarity with excavation safety and OSHA requirements.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate pipe crews, including pipelayers, laborers, equipment operators, and subcontractors.
• Plan daily work activities with the Superintendent, coordinating personnel, equipment, materials, and deliveries to meet production goals and project schedules.
• Read and interpret utility plans, profiles, specifications, and survey information for proper pipe alignment and elevations.
• Oversee excavation, trench preparation, bedding, pipe installation, joint assembly, backfill, and compaction.
• Coordinate installation of manholes, inlets, catch basins, valves, hydrants, fittings, and related structures.
• Verify line and grade using pipe lasers, levels, and survey controls.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce safety procedures.
• Coordinate utility locating and protection of existing underground infrastructure.
• Monitor trench conditions and escalate issues to Superintendent.
• Inspect installed work and coordinate testing and corrections before backfilling.
• Track daily production, labor, equipment usage, material quantities, and deliveries.
• Train and mentor crew members; maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Reading plans

Pipe lasers

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Civil construction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipe lasers

Job description

## Heavy Civil Pipe ForemanApply: Houston, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR102872**Job Overview:****Job Responsibilities**• Supervise and coordinate pipe crews, including pipelayers, laborers, equipment operators, and subcontractors. • Plan daily work activities with the Superintendent, coordinating personnel, equipment, materials, and deliveries to meet production goals and project schedules. • Read and interpret utility plans, profiles, specifications, and survey information to ensure proper pipe alignment, elevations, grades, and slopes. • Oversee excavation, trench preparation, bedding, pipe installation, joint assembly, backfill, and compaction. • Coordinate installation of manholes, inlets, catch basins, valves, hydrants, fittings, and related utility structures. • Verify line and grade using pipe lasers, levels, and survey controls, coordinating with survey personnel as needed. • Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce company safety procedures, including excavation protection, safe equipment operation, and applicable confined space requirements. • Coordinate utility locating and protection of existing underground infrastructure before and during excavation. • Monitor trench conditions, groundwater, access, and nearby utilities, escalating changing conditions or conflicts to the Superintendent. • Inspect installed work and coordinate required testing, inspections, and corrections before backfilling or placing systems into service. • Track daily production, labor, equipment usage, material quantities, deliveries, and project issues. • Train and mentor crew members while maintaining clear communication with the Superintendent, project management team, inspectors, and other trades. **Job Qualifications**• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in underground utilities or heavy civil construction is a plus. • Minimum of 5 years of civil construction experience, including underground utility installation, with at least 2 years in a foreman or supervisory role. • Demonstrated experience installing storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and/or waterline systems. • Ability to read and interpret utility plans, profiles, elevations, grades, and construction specifications. • Strong knowledge of excavation, trench protection, pipe bedding, installation, backfill, compaction, and utility testing procedures. • Experience using pipe lasers, levels, and related layout tools. • Thorough understanding of excavation safety, underground utility protection, and applicable OSHA requirements. • Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to coordinate crews, equipment, and materials while maintaining safety, quality, and production goals. • Experience on highway, roadway, DOT, or municipal infrastructure projects is preferred. • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are preferred. • Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform the essential physical duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.**Company Overview:**Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.**Benefits:*** Competitive compensation, paid weekly.* Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.* 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.* Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].* Pet coverage for your furry friends.* Legal assistance coverage.* Award-winning safety programs.