Utility Foreman

Sargent Corporation; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-respected contractor as a Heavy Construction Foreman, where you'll lead utility installation projects and ensure safety and efficiency. This stable and growing company is known for its employee-first approach, offering great benefits, including health insurance, a wellness program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. With a history dating back to 1926, this innovative firm values its employees, providing competitive pay and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about construction and looking for a long-term career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off

Travel Expenses Covered

Weekly Truck Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supervising crews in earth moving or pipe laying.
• Strong knowledge of utilities installation and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage utilities installation including Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain.
• Coordinate with Superintendent to ensure project schedules are met.
• Oversee job site operations, ensuring safety and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Crew Supervision

Safety Management

Project Planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you’re a Heavy Construction Foreman, check out this opportunity to work with a well-respected, award-winning Contractor that puts their employees first with safety initiatives, great benefits and perks, a wellness program, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan where you become part-owner in the company.

Come see why employees spend their entire careers with Sargent!

Sargent is searching for Utility Foremen in the Mid-Atlantic area.

If you have previous experience leading and supervising crews in either an earth moving setting or pipe laying environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of utilities installation such as Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain.
• Work with onsite Superintendent to ensure schedule is met.
• Responsible for the job site field operations, including daily production, safety, and organization of the task at hand.
• Plan construction projects by studying plans, coordinating with Project Superintendent.

As a member of the team, you can expect:

• Great benefits – Including health insurance and HSA with employer match, dental insurance, disability, life, AD&D insurance, 401k with employer match, employee stock ownership plan, profit sharing, wellness program with incentives, paid time off, holiday pay, travel expenses covered and per diem. Foremen and Superintendents are eligible for a weekly truck allowance.
• Competitive pay – Based on your experience level.
• Great reputation – Sargent has won numerous awards for safety, excellence in construction, community involvement, and excellence as an employer.
• Stable and growing company – We can trace our history back to 1926 and have continued to grow and expand our business over the years. This stability is why so many employees are able to spend their careers here and retire comfortably.
• Sargent pays for travel expenses including lodging, mileage, per diem for meals, and vehicle reimbursement – plus you will be home every weekend!

In these roles, you will be travelling throughout the region to work on jobs related to infrastructure projects including landfills, airports, site development, and many others.

Sargent is an employee-owned earthwork construction company that traces our beginning to 1926 in Alton, Maine. Today, with a team of over 425 employees work in seven states, specializing in commercial, industrial and institutional site preparation, landfill construction, utility projects and airports.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability or status as a protected veteran.