Underground Utilities Foreman: Lead Field Production

Cogentanalytics; North Royalton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogentanalytics is seeking an experienced Underground Utility General Foreman to lead underground wet‑utility crews and own field production, coordination, and day‑to‑day execution. This role demands a true field leader who can organize people and equipment, drive safe, high‑quality production from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of underground wet‑utility or heavy‑civil experience, strong field leadership, and proven ability to manage crews, equipment, and inspections while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underground wet‑utility or heavy‑civil experience.
• Ability to manage crews, equipment, materials, inspections, and daily production.
• Knowledge of ductile iron, C900/C909, MJ fittings, restraints, valves, hydrants, bedding/backfill, and utility installation practices.
• Ability to read plans, understand elevations/grades, and plan work efficiently.
• Effective communication with field teams, inspectors, project managers, and general contractors.
• Experience with underground utility, site, water/sewer, or fire‑main contractors is highly 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

Project coordination

Effective communication

Read plans & elevations

Safety compliance

Job description

Cogentanalytics is seeking an experienced Underground Utility General Foreman to lead underground wet‑utility crews and own field production, coordination, and day‑to‑day execution. This role demands a true field leader who can organize people and equipment, drive safe, high‑quality production from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of underground wet‑utility or heavy‑civil experience, strong field leadership, and proven ability to manage crews, equipment, and inspections while