Pipe Foreman: Lead Underground Utilities Crew

Cardinal Infrastructure Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Civil Contracting is a heavy civil and site development contractor actively expanding across the Carolinas and Georgia. The Pipe Foreman will lead a crew of pipe layers and laborers to install, assemble, and repair underground water, sewer, and storm lines on varied projects.

The role requires strong reading of blueprints, the ability to operate heavy equipment, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience installing water, sewer, and storm lines on residential, commercial, and public projects.
• Strong ability to read construction drawings and compute grades/slopes.
• Confidently operate heavy mobile equipment and use site levels/pipe lasers.
• Leadership and communication to direct a crew and coordinate with superintendents.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew of 6–7 workers, assign daily tasks and track attendance.
• Train crew members and support their career growth.
• Study blueprints/specs to determine best methods for pipe installation.
• Operate excavators to dig trenches and backfill after installation.
• Set pipe accurately with laser instruments and grade rods.
• Enforce safety programs and OSHA regulations on site.

Skills

Crew leadership

Reading drawings

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership & communication

Safety leadership

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

Job description

Cardinal Civil Contracting is a heavy civil and site development contractor actively expanding across the Carolinas and Georgia. The Pipe Foreman will lead a crew of pipe layers and laborers to install, assemble, and repair underground water, sewer, and storm lines on varied projects.

The role requires strong reading of blueprints, the ability to operate heavy equipment, and a commitment to safety and quality.