Underground Utilities Foreman — Lead Pipe & Sewer Crews

Texas Materials Group, Inc; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Health & wellness

Job summary

Texas Materials, A CRH company, seeks an Underground Pipefitter Foreman to supervise crews installing and maintaining underground utility systems. Lead safety-focused teams, interpret plans, and coordinate with project stakeholders to deliver quality work on schedule.

You will oversee trenching, piping installations, and field adjustments, while mentoring crew members and maintaining production records. Travel and night/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1; 5+ years of heavy underground utility experience.
• Experience operating excavators, backhoes, and loaders.
• Ability to supervise crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise underground utility crews on construction projects.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, grades, and utility layouts.
• Coordinate daily work activities with Superintendents, Project Managers, Surveyors, and other crews.
• Oversee the installation of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water mains, manholes, inlets, junction boxes, and related underground structures.
• Monitor trenching, shoring, excavation, bedding, and backfill operations.
• Ensure pipe systems are installed according to project specifications and grade requirements.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce company safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect work areas, equipment, and completed installations to ensure quality standards are met.
• Schedule labor, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity.
• Train and mentor crew members on proper installation methods, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Maintain production records, daily reports, and documentation as required.
• Communicate project progress, delays, and challenges to management.
• Perform hands-on work alongside crew members when necessary.
• Coordinate utility conflict resolutions and adjustments in the field.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Underground utilities

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Excavators

Backhoe

Loader

Job description

Texas Materials, A CRH company, seeks an Underground Pipefitter Foreman to supervise crews installing and maintaining underground utility systems. Lead safety-focused teams, interpret plans, and coordinate with project stakeholders to deliver quality work on schedule.

You will oversee trenching, piping installations, and field adjustments, while mentoring crew members and maintaining production records. Travel and night/weekend work may be required.