Lead Utility Foreman — Hands-On Water & Sewer Installations

MEB General Contractors; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Medical and dental premiums paid

Vision, disability and life insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

MEB General Contractors is seeking an experienced foreman to lead a utility crew on heavy civil projects in the Hampton Roads area. You will run the daily plan, enforce safety rules, and perform hands-on pipe and structure installations with a focus on quality and schedule adherence.

You will establish grade control, read plans, and coordinate with the Utility Superintendent to optimize durations and productivity. A strong safety mindset and practical field experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in utility work with crew leadership
• Hands-on installation across DIP, PVC, HDPE, RCP and steel
• Enforce trench safety and protective systems on site
• Read plans and profiles; work from shop drawings and data
• Establish and hold grade control; perform basic surveying
• Give honest duration and production numbers to supervisor
• Carry required safety certifications and valid driver license

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety briefing and pre-task plans
• Assign tasks and monitor quality/production
• Perform hands-on installation with the crew
• Install pipes (DIP, PVC, HDPE, RCP, steel) and structures
• Establish grade control and layout
• Schedule work to match look-ahead; communicate durations
• Ensure testing per specs and shop drawings; manage deficiencies
• Coordinate equipment inspections and rentals; raise risks early

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety enforcement

Hands-on installation

Plan reading & layouts

Plan duration & production

OSHA 30 & CERTS

Education

OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space, Trenching & Excavation, Fall Protection, Silica, Lockout/Tagout, Rigging & Signaling

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

DIP

PVC

HDPE

RCP

Steel & manholes

Job description

MEB General Contractors is seeking an experienced foreman to lead a utility crew on heavy civil projects in the Hampton Roads area. You will run the daily plan, enforce safety rules, and perform hands-on pipe and structure installations with a focus on quality and schedule adherence.

You will establish grade control, read plans, and coordinate with the Utility Superintendent to optimize durations and productivity. A strong safety mindset and practical field experience are required.