Underground Utilities Foreman: Water, Sewer & Storm

Sunrock; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

3 weeks PTO (up to 5 with tenure)

Full benefits package

401(k) with match

Safety incentive

Job summary

Sunrock in Hillsborough, NC is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman to oversee all aspects of underground utility installation on our heavy civil projects. You will plan manpower, equipment, and materials, direct field crews, enforce safety standards, and ensure work is completed to spec, on schedule, and within budget.

Lead crews installing water, sewer, storm drain systems, mentor foremen and laborers, monitor productivity, and communicate with project managers, engineers, and inspectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising utility construction in heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of underground utility methods, trenching, and compaction.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specs.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid NC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of underground utility installation on Sunrock's heavy civil projects.
• Plan manpower, equipment, and materials; direct field crews; enforce safety standards; ensure work is completed to spec, on schedule, and within budget.
• Lead and supervise crews installing water, sewer, storm drain, and related systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and resource daily/weekly operations.
• Mentor foremen, operators, and laborers to strengthen the team.
• Monitor productivity, track materials, and control project costs.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, and utility companies.
• Resolve conflicts with existing utilities or site conditions to keep projects on track.

Skills

5+ years supervision

Underground utilities

Reading civil drawings

Leadership & communication

OSHA 10 (preferred)

Stormwater Level II (preferred)

Trenching safety (preferred)

Job description

Sunrock in Hillsborough, NC is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman to oversee all aspects of underground utility installation on our heavy civil projects. You will plan manpower, equipment, and materials, direct field crews, enforce safety standards, and ensure work is completed to spec, on schedule, and within budget.

Lead crews installing water, sewer, storm drain systems, mentor foremen and laborers, monitor productivity, and communicate with project managers, engineers, and inspectors.