Senior Underground Utilities Foreman – Water, Sewer & Storm

Sunrock; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

PTO 3-5 weeks

Full benefits

401(k) match

Safety incentives

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman to oversee the installation of water, sewer, and storm drain systems on heavy civil projects. 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 mentor foremen and crews, monitor productivity, and maintain cost controls while coordinating with project managers, inspectors, and utility companies.

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

• Oversee all aspects of underground utility installation on Sunrock's heavy civil projects.
• Plan manpower, equipment, and materials, direct field crews, enforce safety standards, and ensure work is completed to spec, on schedule, and within budget.
• Lead and supervise crews installing water, sewer, storm drain, and related systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and resource daily/weekly operations.
• 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

Supervising utility construction

Reading civil drawings

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

NC Driver's License

Education

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

Stormwater Supervisor Level II Certification

Trenching Safety & Confined Space Certification

Job description

Sunrock is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman to oversee the installation of water, sewer, and storm drain systems on heavy civil projects. 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 mentor foremen and crews, monitor productivity, and maintain cost controls while coordinating with project managers, inspectors, and utility companies.