Lead Underground Utilities Foreman (Heavy Civil)

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. seeks an experienced Utility Foreman to lead and coordinate utility installation activities on active construction projects in the Savannah, Georgia area.

You will supervise field crews, plan daily work, and ensure work meets project specifications while maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates have hands-on leadership, ability to read plans and grade information, and a track record of keeping crews productive around heavy equipment and active

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews performing underground utility installation on heavy civil, roadway, or site development projects.
• Strong knowledge of water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility plans, profiles, and specifications.
• Solid understanding of line and grade requirements.
• Experience coordinating excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfill, and compaction activities.
• Knowledge of underground utility safety and trench safety requirements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise utility crews performing underground utility installation.
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities, manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee the installation of water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and other underground utilities.
• Read and interpret construction plans, utility profiles, specifications, and grade information.
• Ensure utilities are installed to the correct line, grade, depth, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with project superintendents, project managers, survey crews, inspectors, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Direct equipment operators, pipe crews, laborers, and other field personnel.
• Monitor production and adjust crew activities to keep work moving efficiently.
• Identify potential conflicts with existing utilities, structures, or other jobsite conditions.
• Ensure proper trench safety, excavation practices, and jobsite safety procedures are followed.
• Inspect completed work and maintain a high standard of quality.
• Track materials and communicate upcoming equipment, material, and manpower needs.
• Complete daily reports and communicate project progress, challenges, and safety concerns to management.
• Lead by example and promote a strong safety culture on every job.

Skills

Leadership

Crew supervision

Field coordination

Safety leadership

Read construction plans

Job description

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. seeks an experienced Utility Foreman to lead and coordinate utility installation activities on active construction projects in the Savannah, Georgia area.

You will supervise field crews, plan daily work, and ensure work meets project specifications while maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates have hands-on leadership, ability to read plans and grade information, and a track record of keeping crews productive around heavy equipment and active