Underground Utility Foreman: Lead Safety & Projects

Primoris T&D Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking an Underground General Foreman to supervise crews on underground utility construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include directing daily operations, planning tasks, reading blueprints, enforcing OSHA standards, mentoring workers, coordinating with project managers and subcontractors, and producing daily progress reports. Heavy equipment operation is required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• 5-7 years in underground utility construction with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of water, sewer, and storm drain installation techniques.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily operations of underground utility 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 take corrective actions to protect schedule and budget.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications for accurate work.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work for quality and compliance.
• Train and mentor crew members to sustain safe, productive environment.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Prepare daily reports on progress, materials, and incidents.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed (excavators, trenchers, loaders).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Primoris T&D Services, LLC is seeking an Underground General Foreman to supervise crews on underground utility construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include directing daily operations, planning tasks, reading blueprints, enforcing OSHA standards, mentoring workers, coordinating with project managers and subcontractors, and producing daily progress reports. Heavy equipment operation is required.