Lead Pipe Foreman – Water & Sewer Installations

Cardinal Civil Contracting, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cardinal Civil Contracting is seeking a Pipe Foreman to lead a 6–7 person crew on underground wet utility installations in Raleigh, NC. You will supervise, plan, and ensure safety and quality on residential, commercial, and public projects.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of hands-on pipe installation experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and proficiency operating heavy equipment. A clean driving record and OSHA training are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience installing water, sewer, and storm lines on residential, commercial, and public projects.
• Ability to read construction drawings and calculate grades and slopes.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 6–7 person crew, assign daily tasks, and track attendance.
• Study blueprints, specs, and layouts to determine best methods for pipe installation.
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., excavators) to dig trenches, lower pipe, and backfill.
• Grade and align using lasers, levels, and site instruments to meet slope requirements.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it passes inspections and meets specs.
• Model and enforce safety programs, ensure OSHA compliance and trench safety.
• Directly supervise crew and coordinate with superintendents; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crew leadership

Blueprint reading

Heavy equipment operation

Site layout tools

Safety compliance

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

Pipe lasers

Site levels

Transit levels

Job description

Cardinal Civil Contracting is seeking a Pipe Foreman to lead a 6–7 person crew on underground wet utility installations in Raleigh, NC. You will supervise, plan, and ensure safety and quality on residential, commercial, and public projects.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of hands-on pipe installation experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and proficiency operating heavy equipment. A clean driving record and OSHA training are preferred.