Lead Underground Electric Distribution Foreman

150 Primoris T&D Services, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision and LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Primoris T&D is seeking an experienced Underground Foreman to lead an electrical distribution crew in the Raleigh/Fuquay-Varina area. You will direct trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, and equipment setting while ensuring safety and adherence to customer specs.

You will read utility prints, coordinate labor and materials, and mentor apprentices. The role requires outdoor work, some overtime, and travel as needed, with a focus on quality and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground electric distribution construction.
• Foreman or crew-lead experience preferred.
• Ability to read utility prints and specifications.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather and perform physically demanding work.
• Overtime, weekends, and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise underground distribution crews.
• Plan and assign daily work based on requirements and crew capabilities.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of underground primary and secondary distribution systems.
• Direct trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, equipment setting, and related underground construction activities.
• Read and interpret utility prints, construction drawings, maps, and work orders.
• Ensure all work adheres to Primoris safety policies, OSHA requirements, and customer specs.
• Conduct daily job briefings and communicate hazards and plans to crew members.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and jobsite needs to maintain productivity and schedules.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance with standards.
• Maintain accurate daily production, time, material, and job documentation.
• Communicate progress with supervisors, inspectors, customers, and field personnel.
• Train and mentor apprentices and crew members.
• Identify and address jobsite hazards or operational concerns.
• Ensure company vehicles and tools are properly used and maintained.
• Participate in emergency restoration and storm response as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Underground distribution construction

Leadership

Read utility prints

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Conduit installation equipment

Trenching equipment

Cable pulling equipment

Job description

Primoris T&D is seeking an experienced Underground Foreman to lead an electrical distribution crew in the Raleigh/Fuquay-Varina area. You will direct trenching, conduit installation, cable pulling, and equipment setting while ensuring safety and adherence to customer specs.

You will read utility prints, coordinate labor and materials, and mentor apprentices. The role requires outdoor work, some overtime, and travel as needed, with a focus on quality and timely project completion.