Underground Utility Pipe Foreman

The Contractor Consultants; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle Provided

Performance Bonuses

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Coastal Pipeline Inc in Deerfield Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Underground Utility Pipe Foreman to lead on-site crews with a focus on safety and quality. This role commands ditch operations, supervises heavy equipment, and ensures projects meet schedule and specifications across Broward and Palm Beach counties.

You will coach field crews, read civil plans, manage materials, and maintain daily records while upholding OSHA standards and company values.

Qualifications

• Underground utility construction experience 5–7 years.
• Proficient with excavators, loaders and heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Ability to read civil plans and set grades using laser levels.
• Valid OSHA trench safety and confined space certifications required.
• Strong leadership, communication and record-keeping skills.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean history.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews on complex underground utility projects.
• Operate excavators and loaders safely on site.
• Interpret plans, set grades with laser levels.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and trench safety on site.
• Coordinate with inspectors, general contractors and team.
• Maintain on-site material inventory and logs.
• Document daily records and weekly safety meetings.
• Oversee maintenance of trucks and equipment.
• Foster reliability, professionalism and safety.

Skills

Underground utilities

Machinery operation

Plan interpretation

Safety training

Leadership

Driver's license

Tools

Excavators

Loaders

Laser levels

Job description

Underground Utility Pipe Foreman

Company Name: Coastal Pipeline Inc

Location: Deerfield Beach, FL and surrounding areas (In Person)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: 8 Hour Shift, Monday through Friday

Industry: Underground Utility Construction and Heavy Sitework

Pay Scale: $100,000-$115,000 with a signing bonus of $5,000 after 90 days

Incentives: Company Vehicle Provided, Performance Bonuses, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off

The Opportunity

Command the Ditch. Lead Elite Underground Utility Crews for a Three Generation Industry Leader.

Coastal Pipeline Inc is seeking an experienced and safety focused Pipe Foreman Site Supervisor to lead and oversee underground utility construction projects. Serving Broward and Palm Beach counties since 1964, our family owned and operated firm brings over three generations and 120 combined years of estimating and field supervision expertise to every jobsite.

This role is ideal for a proven, autonomous field leader with deep technical expertise in underground utilities, heavy equipment operation, and crew management. You will serve as the absolute on site authority, supervising daily operations, maintaining safety compliance, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. We hire self motivated field commanders, give them complete operational control of their ditch logistics, and provide a stable project pipeline to build a long term career. If you want to lead from the front with a company that has a long standing, historic reputation for excellence and treats you like family, Coastal Pipeline provides the ideal platform.

Key Responsibilities

• On Site Field Command: Lead and supervise field crews on complex underground utility projects, driving productivity across sanitary sewer, water main, storm drainage, fire line, and dewatering installations.
• Heavy Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate heavy machinery, including excavators and front end loaders, while transporting project trailers and equipment as needed.
• Grade Engineering and Plans Interpretation: Read and interpret complex construction plans, blueprints, and plan profiles; set up laser beams and levels for exact grades, and accurately log physical progress in field books.
• Unyielding Safety and OSHA Stewardship: Maintain strict OSHA compliance on site, taking direct responsibility for mandatory trench safety parameters and confined space requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Communicate effectively and professionally with project inspectors, general contractors, and internal team members to maintain schedule alignment.
• Logistics and Inventory Control: Track and maintain active on site material inventory to eliminate downtime.
• Field Administration Metrics: Keep accurate daily records and workforce timesheets, while conducting and documenting mandatory weekly safety meetings.
• Asset Maintenance: Oversee the proper maintenance, inspection, and cleanliness of company trucks and field construction equipment such as saws and compactors.
• Culture Stewardship: Promote a culture of reliability, professionalism, positive attitude, and safety at all times.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required

• Underground Utility Tenure: 5 – 7 years of dedicated, professional experience in underground utility construction.
• Machinery Mastery: Proven proficiency in operating excavators, loaders, and related heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Advanced Grading Fluency: Strong ability to read civil construction plans and set up precise grades using laser levels.
• Safety Credentialing: Valid OSHA certifications for trench safety and confined space requirements are strictly required.
• Leadership and Organization: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and oversee field crews.
• Logistics Infrastructure: Valid Driver’s License with a clean, insurable driving history.

Compensation and Premium Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $100,000-$115,000 with a signing bonus of $5,000 after 90 days
• Field Mobility Assets: Company Vehicle provided for professional site visits and regional field coordination.
• Performance Incentives: Access to performance or annual bonuses tied directly to project success milestones.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive Health Insurance Options.
• Work Life Balance Allocations: Earned Paid Time Off PTO alongside dedicated frameworks for sustainable work life balance.
• Continuous Trade Development: Access to continued training, safety certifications, and clear career growth opportunities within an expanding hierarchy.

About Coastal Pipeline Inc

Incorporated in Florida in 1995, Coastal Pipeline Inc specializes in all phases of underground utility work, including water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, fire suppression, and sitework. Our successful completion of all awarded projects is a testament to our strong working relationships with engineers, general contractors, owners, and city or county authorities. We believe our people are our greatest asset. By investing in elite field supervisors, providing advanced tools, and fostering a supportive environment, we maintain a long standing legacy of successful projects and satisfied clients.

Coastal Pipeline Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We foster a family like environment where every employee is valued. We prioritize diversity in our workforce, recognizing that innovation thrives on varied perspectives. We embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, and education, without regard to race, age, gender, or sexual identity. Selection choices are guided strictly by job related capabilities and technical utility field performance records.