Underground Utility Foreman – Water, Sewer & Storm

Sunrock; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

3 weeks PTO, growing up to 5 weeks

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability & supplemental benefits

401(k) with company match

Safety Incentive Program

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking an Underground Utility Foreman to oversee 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.

You will lead crews installing water, sewer, and storm systems, coordinate daily operations, enforce OSHA and trench safety, mentor foremen and laborers, monitor productivity and costs, and liaise with project

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 underground utility installation on Sunrock's heavy civil projects, 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, 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

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading civil drawings

Valid NC Driver's License

Tools

OSHA 10 Hour Certification

Civil drawings interpretation

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Underground Utility Foreman - Water, Sewer & Storm

As an Underground Utility Foreman, you'll oversee all aspects of underground utility installation on Sunrock's heavy civil projects. You'll plan manpower, equipment, and materials, direct field crews, enforce safety standards, and 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.

Enforce OSHA, trench safety, and confined space requirements.

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.

Required Skills & Abilities:

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.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

OSHA 10 Hour Certification.

Stormwater Supervisor Level II Certification.

Trenching Safety & Confined Space Certification. .

What We Offer:

Highly competitive pay + annual bonus opportunity (paid weekly).

Relocation assistance available.

3 weeks PTO, growing up to 5 weeks with service.

Full benefits package - medical, dental, vision, life insurance.

Disability & supplemental benefits that pay cash directly to you.

401(k) with 4% company match.

Safety Incentive Program.

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

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