Underground General Foreman

Primoris T&D Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking an Underground General Foreman to supervise crews on underground utility construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include directing daily operations, planning tasks, reading blueprints, enforcing OSHA standards, mentoring workers, coordinating with project managers and subcontractors, and producing daily progress reports. Heavy equipment operation is required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• 5-7 years in underground utility construction with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of water, sewer, and storm drain installation techniques.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of underground utility crews, including excavation, trenching, pipe laying, backfilling, and restoration.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Plan and schedule tasks, allocate resources, and manage equipment and materials.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and take corrective actions to protect schedule and budget.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications for accurate work.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work for quality and compliance.
• Train and mentor crew members to sustain safe, productive environment.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Prepare daily reports on progress, materials, and incidents.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed (excavators, trenchers, loaders).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Job Overview:The Underground General Foreman will supervise and coordinate the activities of crews involved in underground utility construction projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to project specifications.Responsibilities:*** Direct and oversee daily operations of underground utility crews, including excavation, trenching, pipe laying, backfilling, and restoration.* Enforce strict adherence to all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.* Plan and schedule daily work tasks, allocate resources, and manage equipment and materials effectively.* Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules and budgets.* Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to ensure accurate execution of work.* Conduct regular inspections of work in progress and completed work to verify quality and compliance.* Train and mentor crew members, promoting a safe and productive work environment.* Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, clients, and subcontractors.* Prepare daily reports, including progress updates, material usage, and incident reports.* Operate heavy equipment as needed, such as excavators, trenchers, and loaders.Qualifications:*** High School Diploma or GED required.* Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in underground utility construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.* Proven knowledge of underground utility installation techniques, including water, sewer, and storm drain systems.* Strong understanding of construction safety practices and regulations (OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred).* Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.* Proficiency in operating heavy construction equipment.* Ability to work in various weather conditions and physically demanding environments.* Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.* Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.Company Overview:Benefits:Competitive compensation paid weekly.Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.401(k) with company match, vested day-one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Tuition Reimbursement.Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.Pet Coverage \"For our Furry Friends\"Legal Assistance CoverageAward winning safety programs.Overtime opportunities.Growth Opportunities.And more.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.