Underground Foreman

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Lineman Apprenticeship program

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. seeks an experienced Underground Foreman to lead field crews in underground duct bank construction.

You will supervise operations, plan activities, and ensure adherence to drawings, specs, and schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include coordinating with the project superintendent and trades, overseeing conduit installations, and completing daily reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of underground construction experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Strong knowledge of underground electrical systems and duct bank installation methods.
• Experience reading blueprints and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead underground crews in daily operations.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate duct bank activities.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Oversee installation of conduit systems, pull boxes, and manholes.
• Ensure proper conduit spacing, elevations, bends, and terminations.
• Coordinate excavation, backfill, and compaction activities.
• Coordinate with project superintendent and other trades.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce safe work practices.
• Maintain quality control to meet project specifications.

Skills

Underground electrical systems

Duct bank installation methods

Excavation and trench safety

Concrete placement/encasement

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).
Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Underground Foremen to join our construction team. This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating all field activities related to Underground Duct Bank construction. This position ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Elliot policies and procedures, project specifications, drawings, and schedules. The Foreman leads crews, coordinates with other trades, and maintains high standards of safety, quality and productivity. As part of the day-to-day responsibilities, you will be completing the following:

• Supervise and lead underground crews in daily operations.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate underground duct bank activities.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Oversee installation of:
• PVC and rigid conduit systems
• Concrete-encased duct banks
• Handholes, pull boxes, and manholes
• Grounding systems and utility crossings
• Ensure proper conduit spacing, elevations, bends, and terminations
• Coordinate excavation, backfill, and compaction activities
• Coordinate with project superintendent, project manager, and other trades.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and OSHA requirements.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce safe work practices.
• Monitor productivity and crew performance.
• Ensure proper use, care, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Maintain quality control to ensure work meets project specifications.
• Assist in planning manpower, equipment, and material needs.
• Complete daily reports, time sheets, and documentation.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of underground construction experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Underground electrical systems
• Duct bank installation methods
• Excavation and trench safety
• Concrete placement and encasement requirements
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of construction safety standards.
• Ability to operate construction equipment as needed.
• Valid driver’s license
• Own your own hand tools
• Must be able to learn from On-the-Job training and work well with others
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening

Benefits/Culture

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided