Underground Utilities Field Leader – Site Foreman

Southern Utilities & Grading, LLC.; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Southern Utilities & Grading, LLC. is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Site Foreman to lead field operations in Salisbury, NC. This hands-on leadership role oversees crews, manages job sites, and ensures projects are completed safely, on time, and to spec.

You’ll read blueprints, coordinate daily site activities and logistics, enforce OSHA safety standards, and communicate progress to project managers. Travel is required and a strong track record in underground utilities is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground utilities construction.
• Prior foreman or supervisory experience leading field crews.
• Proficiency with excavation, trenching, and utility installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans and drawings.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and trench safety standards.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Experience operating or directing heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to pass multi pannel drug screening prior to employment.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct underground utilities crew members on active job sites.
• Oversee installation of water, sewer, storm drain, and other underground utility systems.
• Coordinate daily site activities, equipment, and material logistics.
• Enforce job site safety protocols and OSHA compliance standards.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and updates to project managers.
• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and utility drawings.
• Ensure quality control and workmanship meets project specifications.
• Assist with scheduling subcontractors and inspections as needed.
• Travel is required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

OSHA knowledge

Heavy equipment experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Southern Utilities & Grading, LLC. is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Site Foreman to lead field operations in Salisbury, NC. This hands-on leadership role oversees crews, manages job sites, and ensures projects are completed safely, on time, and to spec.

You’ll read blueprints, coordinate daily site activities and logistics, enforce OSHA safety standards, and communicate progress to project managers. Travel is required and a strong track record in underground utilities is essential.