Senior Underground Utility Foreman - Water, Sewer & Storm

Sunrock; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman in Zebulon, NC to supervise water, sewer and storm drainage installation on our heavy civil projects. You’ll plan crews, equipment, materials, and ensure work meets specs, schedule and budget.

You will mentor foremen and crews, enforce OSHA and trench safety rules, read civil drawings, coordinate with project managers and inspectors, and help keep projects on track.

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.
• Preferred OSHA 10 Hour Certification.
• Preferred Stormwater Supervisor Level II Certification.
• Preferred Trenching Safety & Confined Space Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of underground utility installation on Sunrock's heavy civil projects.
• 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

Leadership

Reading Civil Drawings

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Mentoring

Safety Compliance

Driver's License (NC)

Job description

Sunrock is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman in Zebulon, NC to supervise water, sewer and storm drainage installation on our heavy civil projects. You’ll plan crews, equipment, materials, and ensure work meets specs, schedule and budget.

You will mentor foremen and crews, enforce OSHA and trench safety rules, read civil drawings, coordinate with project managers and inspectors, and help keep projects on track.