Underground Piping Foreman

The Tully Group; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thalle is seeking an Underground Piping Foreman in Sanford, NC, to supervise large underground piping projects. You will lead crews, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence, and collaborate with managers to resolve technical issues on site.

You should have 5–10 years in a field role, be proficient in plan specs, trench shoring concepts, and construction math, with OSHA 10/30 preferred. The role emphasizes safe work practices and cost control on projects.

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and understand plan specs and drawings.
• Strong understanding of trench shoring systems and OSHA standards.
• Strong understanding of construction math.
• Strong surveying and layout skills.
• Experience: 5–10 years in field environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate underground piping installation and repair activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Plan and schedule work assignments, equipment, and materials to meet deadlines.
• Inspect ongoing and completed work for conformance to plans.
• Train and mentor crew on techniques and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to resolve issues.

Skills

Construction math

Surveying & layout

Trench shoring

Safety awareness

Written & verbal communication

Education

OSHA 10 certificate

OSHA 30 certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the South East, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group (www.tullygroup.us). The Tully Group is one the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Location: Sanford, NC

Job Title: Underground Piping Foreman

Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Underground Construction Pipe Foreman will manage large public and private construction projects. The Foreman serves as a team leader and crew supervisor of workers to ensure that projects proceed smoothly. A foreman contributes the knowledge gained from education and work site experience to see to it that the crew is working safely and efficiently to complete projects on time.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in the installation and repair of underground piping systems.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Plan and schedule work assignments, equipment, and materials to meet project deadlines.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure adherence to plans and specifications.
• Train and mentor crew members on proper techniques, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to resolve technical issues and optimize workflow.
• Maintain accurate records of labor, materials, and equipment usage.
• Conduct safety meetings and enforce safety policies to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Monitor and control project costs to stay within budget.
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• OSHA 10 Certificate preferred: OSHA 30 preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Underground Construction Pipe Foreman
• Ability to review and understand plan specs and drawings.
• Strong/Advanced understanding of trench shoring systems and OSHA standards.
• Strong/Advanced understanding of construction math
• Strong/Advanced surveyor and lay out skills
• Hydrostatic Test procedures
• Strong/ Advanced understanding of excavation techniques
• Able to record installed quantities
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in a field environment.
• Proficient in written and verbal business communications skills.
• Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with office and field personnel.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Physical Requirements

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Work long shifts with non-standard break times
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination, quick reaction times.
• Able to work in confined or enclosed spaces
• Able to sit for long periods of time.
• Able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots.
• Able to walk moderate distances to reach work area (1/2 mile or more)
• Able to Enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet (or more) off the ground.
• Able to sit in the operator’s seat of equipment and safely reach all pedals, switches, levers, buttons, etc. required to safely operate the equipment (if authorized for that piece of equipment).
• Capable of sitting in the operator’s seat of equipment and have an adequate field of vision of all instruments, gauges, warning lights, as well as an acceptable field of vision out of the windows and/or mirrors (if authorized for that piece of equipment).
• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

Thalle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.