Lead Underground Utilities Foreman: Water, Sewer & Storm

Sunrock; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

3 weeks PTO

5 weeks PTO with service

Full benefits package

401(k) with 4% company match

Safety Incentive Program

Annual bonus opportunity (paid weekly)

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman to oversee underground utility installation on heavy civil projects. You will plan manpower, equipment, and materials, direct field crews, enforce safety standards, and ensure work is completed to spec, on schedule, and within budget.

Lead and supervise crews installing water, sewer, storm drain, and related systems, while mentoring foremen and laborers. You will communicate with PMs, engineers, inspectors, and utility companies to keep projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising utility construction in heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility methods, trenching, and compaction.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specs.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid NC Driver's License.
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification.
• Stormwater Supervisor Level II Certification.
• Trenching Safety & Confined Space Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of underground utility installation on Sunrock's heavy civil projects.
• Lead and supervise crews installing water, sewer, storm drain, and related systems.
• Plan manpower, equipment, and materials; direct field crews.
• Enforce OSHA, trench safety, and confined space requirements.
• Monitor productivity, track materials, and control project costs.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and utility companies.
• Resolve conflicts with existing utilities or site conditions to keep projects on track.

Job description

Sunrock is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman to oversee underground utility installation on heavy civil projects. You will plan manpower, equipment, and materials, direct field crews, enforce safety standards, and ensure work is completed to spec, on schedule, and within budget.

Lead and supervise crews installing water, sewer, storm drain, and related systems, while mentoring foremen and laborers. You will communicate with PMs, engineers, inspectors, and utility companies to keep projects