Underground Utilities Foreman - Lead Production & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

PTO / holidays

Job summary

Cogent Analytics seeks an experienced Underground Utility General Foreman to lead underground wet‑utility crews, owning field production and day‑to‑day execution. This role demands a true field leader who organizes people and equipment to drive safe, high‑quality work from start to finish.

The General Foreman will plan daily work, set production goals, coordinate crews and equipment, and ensure materials and inspections are ready, maintaining accountability across field personnel while upholding

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underground wet‑utility or heavy‑civil experience is required.
• Proven ability to manage crews, equipment, materials, inspections, and daily production.
• Strong 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.

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.

Job description

Cogent Analytics seeks an experienced Underground Utility General Foreman to lead underground wet‑utility crews, owning field production and day‑to‑day execution. This role demands a true field leader who organizes people and equipment to drive safe, high‑quality work from start to finish.

The General Foreman will plan daily work, set production goals, coordinate crews and equipment, and ensure materials and inspections are ready, maintaining accountability across field personnel while upholding