Underground Utility Foreman - Lead Safe Crews, Growth

150 Primoris T&D Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

Job summary

150 Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking an Underground General Foreman to supervise crews on underground utility construction projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to specs. You will direct daily operations, coordinate tasks, and monitor progress to protect schedules and budgets.

The role requires 5–7 years in underground construction with supervision, strong blueprint reading ability, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years in underground utility construction with 2+ years supervision.
• Knowledge of water, sewer, storm drain installation.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, drawings.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with heavy construction equipment.
• Work in varied weather and demanding environments.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of underground crews, including excavation, trenching, pipe laying, backfilling, and restoration.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Plan and schedule tasks, allocate resources, and manage equipment and materials.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specs for accurate work.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work for quality and compliance.
• Train and mentor crew members for safety and productivity.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Prepare daily progress, material usage, and incident reports.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed (excavators, trenchers, loaders).
• Ensure compliance with company policies and client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Team management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

OSHA knowledge

Job description

150 Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking an Underground General Foreman to supervise crews on underground utility construction projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to specs. You will direct daily operations, coordinate tasks, and monitor progress to protect schedules and budgets.

The role requires 5–7 years in underground construction with supervision, strong blueprint reading ability, and proven leadership.