Underground Utilities Foreman — Lead Field Production

Cogent Talent Solutions; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

PTO / holidays

Job summary

Cogent Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Underground Utility General Foreman to lead wet-utility crews and own field production from mobilization to project completion.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and safety discipline to ensure on-time, quality installations of water and sewer systems, hydrants, and related works. You will coordinate diverse crews and ensure continuous workflow on site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underground wet-utility or heavy-civil experience.
• Strong field leadership and crew management.
• Ability to read plans and elevations.
• Knowledge of ductile iron, C900/C909, MJ fittings, valves, hydrants, bedding/backfill.
• Experience with underground utility site water/sewer or fire-main contractors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead underground wet-utility projects from mobilization through completion.
• Establish daily/weekly production targets and ensure crews meet them.
• Coordinate plumbers/pipefitters, operators, laborers, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Plan work sequences, manage job pacing, and minimize downtime.
• Oversee installation of water mains, fire mains, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, hydrants, valves, vaults, and related systems.
• Enforce trench safety, competent-person requirements, and OSHA standards.
• Ensure proper bedding, installation, restraint, backfill, compaction, and grade control.
• Review drawings and specifications; communicate field conditions and schedule impacts promptly.
• Maintain high workmanship standards while driving production and meeting schedule goals.

Skills

Field leadership

Crew management

Underground utility

Safety compliance

Plan & schedule

Job description

Cogent Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Underground Utility General Foreman to lead wet-utility crews and own field production from mobilization to project completion.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and safety discipline to ensure on-time, quality installations of water and sewer systems, hydrants, and related works. You will coordinate diverse crews and ensure continuous workflow on site.