Lead Underground Utilities Foreman – Water, Sewer & Storm

Sunrock; Kittrell (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (paid weekly)

Relocation assistance

3 weeks PTO, growing up to 5 weeks

Full benefits package

Disability & supplemental benefits

401(k) with 4% company match

Safety Incentive Program

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman to oversee all aspects of underground utility installation on heavy civil projects in North Carolina. 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.

You will lead crews installing water, sewer, storm drain, and related systems while mentoring foremen, operators, and laborers to strengthen the team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan manpower, equipment, and materials for projects and direct field crews.
• Lead and supervise crews installing water, sewer, storm drain, and related systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and resource daily/weekly operations to meet schedules.
• Enforce OSHA, trench safety, and confined space requirements.
• Mentor foremen, operators, and laborers to strengthen the team.
• 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.

Skills

Supervision

Utility construction

Reading drawings

Leadership

Driver's license

Job description

Sunrock is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman to oversee all aspects of underground utility installation on heavy civil projects in North Carolina. 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.

You will lead crews installing water, sewer, storm drain, and related systems while mentoring foremen, operators, and laborers to strengthen the team.