Underground Foreman (Evergreen - BCC)

Yulista Holding, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Brice Civil Constructors Inc in Houston, TX is seeking an Underground Foreman to lead the underground utilities crew on large-scale projects. You will direct work, review schedules, ensure work meets plan specifications, and enforce safety standards on site.

Required: five years in civil construction and three years supervising a crew, plus a valid driver’s license. Brice Civil Constructors offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within the Calista Brice family.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; five years civil construction experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience on construction crews.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Execute work plans and schedules for underground utilities projects.
• Coordinate daily tasks and adjust plans for weather and material delays.
• Provide resources and staffing to meet schedules and safety standards.
• Maintain project documentation and report progress to management.
• Train and develop crew members and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Promote safe work practices and environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Crew supervision

Project coordination

Safety leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brice Civil Constructors Inc Regular This is an evergreen position, meaning we accept applications year-round and review them on a rolling basis as new opportunities become available.

Why choose us? As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges.

Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact.

You’ll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska’s Indigenous peoples.

Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does Brice Civil Constructors do? Brice Civil Constructors takes on large-scale heavy civil construction projects that communities depend on. From earthen dams and bridges to airfields and water systems, you’ll be part of a team that streamlines complex projects through self-performed construction and local hiring.

Our team excels at federal, state, and municipal projects that require specialized expertise in remote logistics and harsh weather construction techniques, providing you with experience that few other companies can match.

You’ll grow your skills while building critical systems that stand the test of time.

Brice Civil is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Underground Foreman, you will work onsite in Houston, TX, and the surrounding areas and will be responsible for managing the entire underground utility project construction crew by directing work, reviewing schedules, ensuring the work is completed following plan specifications, and planning equipment needs. This position will be required to enforce the Company’s direction, policies, procedures, and safety standards. The incumbent should have experience with underground utility projects.

How will you do it?

• Execute work plans and schedules in accordance with contract requirements, plans, and specifications.
• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and project plans, making adjustments as necessary due to weather, material availability, deliveries, and personnel.
• Provide adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, legal requirements, regulations, best practices, and safety standards.
• Regularly report project status to supervisors, site engineers, and other project officials.
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries with vendors and suppliers.
• Create work schedules for employees and subcontractors.
• Maintain a daily log of job site operations and report updates to management as necessary.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets, and daily management reports.
• Ensure the timely completion of work assignments within estimated project costs.
• Continuously monitor crew performance and adjust work plans and schedules as needed, notifying project management of significant changes.
• Assist with skilled trades and general construction duties as part of the construction crew to ensure successful project completion.
• Ensure adherence to field project processes and standard operating procedures among team members.
• Train and develop crew members.
• Provide leadership and direction to project crews.
• Promote employee morale and a positive work environment.
• Ensure safe work practices are consistently followed by all personnel.
• Conduct oneself in the best interest of the company while performing job duties or representing Brice Civil.
• Report any incident, situation, or activity that could affect the company’s ability to operate safely, ethically, or profitably to the Field Civil Superintendent or Site Project Manager.
• Ensure projects are executed safely and in accordance with contract specifications.
• Actively support the Company’s Health and Safety Program.
• Stay informed of on-site compliance and safety audits and suspend or modify work practices as directed by the Project Management Team.
• Verify that all required safety equipment is available and properly used throughout the project.
• Maintain all certifications required by law and company policy.
• Work collaboratively as a respectful and supportive team player with coworkers.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and perform work safely at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises and directs the underground utilities craft workers and subcontractors.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advance knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Advance knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction field.
• Advance experience with reading plans and understanding tasks at hand.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Skilled in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
• Strong leadership skills: ability to take initiative and lead a work crew.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
• Customer-service skills to communicate with inspectors and administration to develop a positive working relationship.
• Decision-making skills for selecting personnel and subcontractors for specific tasks and jobs to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Time-management skills to meet deadlines and ensuring construction phases are completed on time so that the next phase can start.
• Writing skills for writing budgets, proposals and plans along with documenting work progress for clients and others involved.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to participate in group meetings.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.

Who is Brice Civil Constructors looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of experience in the civil construction field.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising a construction crew as Foreman or Lead.
• Must be experienced in storm, water, and sanitary utilities.
• Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour training completion preferred.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Civil Constructors has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Civil Constructors

• Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers.
• We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safety Gear Allowance: $350.00 in reimbursement annually
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off is based on an employee working 2080 regular hours per year [40 hours per week]. May increase per years of service with the Company in eligible status.
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday.
• Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
• *Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to [e-mail]

Preference Statement

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO Statement

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

Reasonable Accommodation

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

Thank you for your interest in Calista Brice! We are a group of 22 subsidiaries offering construction, environmental, technical, and equipment services. All our subsidiaries work cohesively under the Calista Brice umbrella. This allows us to leverage our strengths, provide comprehensive solutions for our clients, and create limitless career opportunities for our teams.

Build Your Career Discover your career potential with our family of 22 diverse companies. When you join us, you’ll experience the best of both worlds—the resources and stability of a large organization with the personalized attention and flexibility of a smaller firm. For over 60 years, we’ve been committed to helping our team members thrive while tackling exciting projects across North America and beyond.

Our Priority: Our People We work hard every day to take care of what matters most--our people. Our companies offer comprehensive benefits for the betterment of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes competitive wages, paid time off, career development programs, 401k with company matching, tuition assistance, and a variety of options for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

For our Union companies and employees, we honor our labor agreements and work cooperatively with our union leadership to be the preferred employer.

For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]