Traveling Utility Trenching Foreman

R-2 Contractors, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Wages & Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) / Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Utility-Scale Trenching Foreman to lead trenching teams on nationwide project sites. You will coordinate crews, equipment, and materials, read drawings, and deliver high-production installations safely and to spec.

Expect 100% travel to active sites across the United States, extended hours as project schedules demand, and mentorship of crew members toward future foreman roles. You will live our core values daily and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of utility-scale trenching or heavy civil construction experience.
• Minimum 2 years as a Trenching Foreman leading field crews.
• Ability to read project drawings and utility layouts.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily trenching and underground conduit installation activities for utility-scale projects.
• Plan daily work assignments and coordinate crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Read and interpret project drawings, specifications, trench profiles, and layouts.
• Coordinate trenching operations, bedding, and restoration to meet specs and quality standards.
• Monitor production, manpower, equipment utilization, and project progress.
• Ensure safe operations and promote a strong safety culture on site.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members for future leadership roles.
• Complete daily reports and required project documentation.

Skills

Trenching

Equipment operation

Safety management

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Tools

Tesmec trenchers

Vermeer trenchers

Rock saws

Cable lay box

Excavators

Job description

R-2 Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Utility-Scale Trenching Foreman to lead trenching teams on nationwide project sites. You will coordinate crews, equipment, and materials, read drawings, and deliver high-production installations safely and to spec.

Expect 100% travel to active sites across the United States, extended hours as project schedules demand, and mentorship of crew members toward future foreman roles. You will live our core values daily and drive continuous improvement.