Pipe Foreman - Sewer and Water

New Look Contracting, Inc.; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Look Enterprise, LLC is seeking a reliable utility foreman to supervise utility crews on construction sites in Minnesota. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and adherence to project specifications.

The foreman leads crews, coordinates with superintendents, and acts as the main contact between crew members and project management. You will read project plans, oversee underground installations, manage daily logs, and ensure QC across the job.

Qualifications

• Proactive, timely, consistent, and accurate communicator.
• Driven for results.
• Calm under pressure leads and motivates individuals during crunch time.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Confident in abilities to take initiative when action is necessary.
• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Strong knowledge of underground pipe installation procedures and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and grade stakes.
• Familiarity with GPS: Rover
• Valid driver's license (CDL preferred)

Responsibilities

• Safety-focused mentality – daily hazard awareness meetings at the job site and ensuring a safe working environment per New Look safety policies and OSHA.
• Proactive communication with project superintendents and various project stakeholders.
• Quality assurance to meet New Look’s quality standards and perform quality control checks.
• Lead and manage the team, address performance issues, and coordinate with the project superintendent.
• Complete daily administration: logs, timecards, and daily quantity tracking.
• Assign daily tasks and ensure efficient workflow.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Oversee site preparation, excavation, utility installation, and compaction.
• Ensure proper drainage, slope, elevation, and underground utility installations (water, sewer, storm).
• Track material quantities and usage.
• Other duties as directed.

Skills

Proactive communicator

Results-driven

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Plan reading

GPS Rover familiarity

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Are you a hard-working individual who takes pride in your work and values safety on the job? We're seeking a reliable utility foreman to join our team. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and impact the construction site, we want to hear from you!

The Pipe Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily activities of utility crews on construction projects. This role ensures that work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards. The foreman leads crews, operates equipment when needed, and communicates closely with superintendents, engineers, and inspectors. The foreman acts as the primary point of contact between crew members and project management.

Pipe FOREMAN:

WAGE: Union Wage + UNION AND COMPANY BENEFITS

Responsibilities:

Below are the essential duties and responsibilities of the position; other duties may be assigned as directed:

• Safety-focused mentality - (1) Daily project hazard awareness meetings at the job site. (2) Maintain a safe working environment by identifying job site hazards and taking corrective action when necessary. (3) Ensures all activities performed follow New Look safety policies and OSHA. (4) Reporting of safety issues - involved in any safety investigation.
• Communicates proactively and effectively with all parties involved in a project, including (1) Daily communication with project superintendents. (2) Pre-construction, construction, and post-construction follow-up and communication. (3) Communication needed on equipment requirements/needs for each project. (4) Trucking communication, fuel communication, Vac truck communication.
• Quality assurance throughout each project to ensure: (1) New Look's specified quality standards are met throughout each project. (2) Perform quality control checks and quality compliance.
• Leads and manages the team throughout the project, addressing performance as it occurs, identifying and problem-solving any adversity issues as they arise, and communicating any issues with the project superintendent.
• Completes daily administration duties including (1) Complete daily logs and timecards at the end of every shift. (2) Track quantities and record accurately on a daily basis
• Assign daily task and ensure efficient workflow
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications
• Oversee site preparation, excavation, utility installation, and compaction activities
• Ensure the proper drainage, slope, and elevation requirements are met as well as proper installation of underground utilities, including water, sewer, and storm drainage systems
• Track quantities of materials on hand, installed, and materials needed
• Additional responsibilities may be added as necessary.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, a candidate would have the following:

• Proactive, timely, consistent, and accurate communicator
• Driven for results
• Calm under pressure leads and motivates individuals during crunch time
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Confident in abilities to take initiative when action is necessary
• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task
• Strong knowledge of underground pipe installation procedures and specifications
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and grade stakes
• Familiarity with GPS: Rover
• Valid driver's license (CDL preferred)

New Look Enterprise, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nation origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. New Look Enterprise, LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

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