Underground Pipe Foreman

Best Military Resume; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Military Resume is seeking a field foreman to lead and support crews in installing and repairing underground piping networks across Tennessee. You will interpret project plans, set up measurement tools, ensure line and grade accuracy, and enforce safety on site.

Responsibilities include coordinating with equipment operators, managing daily work plans, and reporting on progress to meet production goals. Travel across Tennessee will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews in heavy civil or utility piping projects.
• Ability to read project plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Knowledge of line and grade, and pipe installation methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support crews installing and repairing underground pipe systems.
• Set up pipe lasers, levels, and transits to ensure accurate line and grade.
• Coordinate with equipment operators and maintain clear site communication.
• Prepare reports and ensure safety practices on site.
• Travel to project sites across Tennessee as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Field coordination

Tools

Pipe lasers

Levels

Transits

Job description

About The Role

Lead and support crews assembling, installing, and repairing underground pipe, fittings, valves, storm and sanitary sewers, drains, water mains, and related utility systems. Set up and use pipe lasers, levels, and transits to position pipe and fittings in trenches and maintain accurate line and grade. Read and interpret project plans, drawings, specifications, take-off quantities, and site conditions to support accurate field execution. Measure, cut, install, backfill, and leak-test pipe systems using approved methods, materials, and safety practices. Coordinate with equipment operators using hand signals and clear job-site communication during excavation, placement, backfill, and lifting activities. Turn work requirements into a prioritized daily plan for the crew, follow project schedules, and help meet production goals. Check tools and equipment for proper working condition, maintain a clean and safe job site, and prepare reports as required. Travel to project sites throughout Tennessee as work requires.

Lead and support crews assembling, installing, and repairing underground pipe, fittings, valves, storm and sanitary sewers, drains, water mains, and related utility systems. Set up and use pipe lasers, levels, and transits to position pipe and fittings in trenches and maintain accurate line and grade. Read and interpret project plans, drawings, specifications, take-off quantities, and site conditions to support accurate field execution. Measure, cut, install, backfill, and leak-test pipe systems using approved methods, materials, and safety practices. Coordinate with equipment operators using hand signals and clear job-site communication during excavation, placement, backfill, and lifting activities. Turn work requirements into a prioritized daily plan for the crew, follow project schedules, and help meet production goals. Check tools and equipment for proper working condition, maintain a clean and safe job site, and prepare reports as required. Travel to project sites throughout Tennessee as work requires.

Nice to Have

• Relevant hands-on field experience in heavy civil construction, underground pipe installation, and water/wastewater projects. Prior foreman, crew lead, or field leadership experience preferred. Strong knowledge of pipe laying for water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewer, and related utility systems. Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, project schedules, site conditions, and verbal instructions. Ability to understand line and grade, shoot grade with a level, set up a pipe laser, and take accurate measurements. General knowledge of heavy equipment operations, maintenance awareness, and safe coordination around active equipment. Experience working with poured-in-place concrete structures and heavy civil project environments.