Lead Underground Construction Foreman

Planet Networks; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and

401K with company match

Paid Holidays & PTO

In-person Work

Job summary

Planet Networks is seeking an Underground Construction Foreman to lead crews on fiber optic projects. This role involves supervising excavation work, trenching and conduit installations, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site.

The foreman will coordinate with project management and subcontractors, mentor staff, and manage equipment like excavators and skid steers while maintaining documentation and on-site communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience supervising excavation projects.
• Strong ability to lead and mentor crews on outdoor worksites.
• Proven understanding of jobsite layouts and utility location.
• Experience reading construction/engineering plans.
• CDL preferred or valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise underground construction crews and provide on-the-job training.
• Plan and oversee trenching, conduit installation, rodding, cable feeding and locating.
• Enforce OSHA safety protocols and conduct hazard analyses and toolbox talks.
• Oversee equipment usage and ensure tools and materials are available.
• Maintain quality control and document daily activities and site conditions.
• Coordinate with owners, subcontractors and project managers to meet deadlines.

Skills

Crew Leadership

Project Execution

Safety Compliance

Coordination

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Excavators

Skid Steers

Cable Plows

Job description

Planet Networks is seeking an Underground Construction Foreman to lead crews on fiber optic projects. This role involves supervising excavation work, trenching and conduit installations, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site.

The foreman will coordinate with project management and subcontractors, mentor staff, and manage equipment like excavators and skid steers while maintaining documentation and on-site communication.