Utility Construction Foreman - Crew Lead & Safety Focus

MP Nexlevel, LLC; Roswell (NM); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

MP Nexlevel, LLC is seeking a Foreman to manage utility construction crews, ensuring work is completed orderly, timely, and within budget. The role may involve operating equipment to complete installations when needed.

You will direct crews, monitor production, and ensure accurate reporting while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position requires CDL and experience in underground utilities; strong communication with staff and customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and interpret job specifications accurately.
• Ability to monitor production and submit reports and time sheets electronically.
• Experience in underground utilities construction.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and customers.

Responsibilities

• Direct crew to meet budgets for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Provide direction and set production goals for crew.
• Complete daily reports (time cards, production, redlines) accurately.
• Identify and report scope changes to Project Supervisor/Manager.
• Monitor productivity and propose corrective actions to meet bid budgets.
• Maintain a safe work environment emphasizing a zero-incident culture.
• Participate in safety trainings as required.
• Handle paperwork filing and maintenance as needed.

Skills

Crew supervision

Blueprint reading

Report writing

Communication

Safety leadership

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

The Foreman manages crew members so that utility construction is completed in an orderly, timely and cost-effective fashion. When necessary, the Foreman operates equipment or performs production activities to complete installation of utilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete all phases within labor, material and equipment budgets
• Responsible for providing direction and production goals to crew
• Complete all daily reports accurately and timely (including crew time cards, production, redlines)
• Identify and report any change in scope to Project Supervisor or Project Manager
• Monitor productivity and propose corrective action necessary to meet the budgets established by the bid. Keep the Project Supervisor informed as to the progress of the project.
• Understand contractual scope of work for each party and supervise assigned phases of work consistent with contractual obligations of each party
• Improve personal, technical, and supervisory skills through personal development plans and offered trainings
• Supervise all assigned projects consistent with a “zero incident” safety culture
• Safety training as required by position
• Paperwork filing and maintenance as needed

Essential Education and Qualifications:

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License
• Able to read blue prints and accurately interpret job specifications and orders. Ability to use computer/electronic device to monitor production and submit reports and time sheets
• Experience in the underground utilities construction industry
• Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with employees and customers

Physical Demands:

• Must be physically fit to endure the daily activity involved with the job
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds

Benefits offered to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance, along with Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance program, employee assistance program, training and development opportunities, Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, and a Commercial Driver’s License obtainment program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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