Senior Underground Storm Drain Foreman

Butterfly Staffing; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Butterfly Staffing is seeking an experienced Underground Utility Foreman to lead a storm drain installation crew on a large civil infrastructure project in Virginia. The assignment is expected to last about two years and is valued at roughly $10–12 million.

You will oversee daily underground work, coordinate trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill and compaction, read drawings, ensure safety per OSHA, and report progress to the Project Superintendent.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading underground utility or storm drain crews.
• Strong background in underground storm drain installation and coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret civil/site utility plans.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily underground storm drain construction activities.
• Supervise pipe crews, equipment operators, and laborers.
• Coordinate excavation, trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill and compaction.
• Install reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), HDPE pipe, catch basins, manholes, and drainage structures.
• Read and interpret civil drawings, utility plans and project specifications.
• Coordinate daily work activities to maintain production and schedule.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Perform daily quality control inspections of completed work.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager to resolve field issues.
• Maintain daily reports and communicate project progress.

Skills

Underground utility leadership

Reading civil/site drawings

OSHA 30 preferred

Crew supervision & communication

Job description

Butterfly Staffing is seeking an experienced Underground Utility Foreman to lead a storm drain installation crew on a large civil infrastructure project in Virginia. The assignment is expected to last about two years and is valued at roughly $10–12 million.

You will oversee daily underground work, coordinate trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill and compaction, read drawings, ensure safety per OSHA, and report progress to the Project Superintendent.