Utility Foreman

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in Springfield, MO seeks an experienced Utility Foreman to lead a crew on underground wet utility installation projects. The role requires hands-on leadership, safety focus, and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget, with travel to job sites in Broken Arrow, OK.

You will manage resources, coordinate with project managers, and mentor crew members while ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high workmanship standards across all tasks.

Qualifications

• Leadership of a crew on heavy civil projects.
• Experience supervising underground utility installation.
• Strong safety and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a crew, schedule tasks, monitor progress.
• Oversee underground utilities installation and maintenance.
• Ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery within budget.
• Communicate with project managers and stakeholders regularly.
• Train crew on safety procedures and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Construction supervision

Safety management

Communication

Team training

Travel readiness

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Utility Foreman to manage and lead a crew of construction workers on our projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leadership and hands‑on experience in underground wet utility installation and maintenance. This role requires strong organizational skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

This person will be traveling to jobsites in Broken Arrow, OK.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a crew of construction workers, including scheduling, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress
• Oversee installation, repair, maintenance of underground utilities (water, sewer, storm, etc.)
• Ensure that all work is completed safely, efficient, and to the highest level of quality
• Ensure that all crew members comply with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards
• Communicate regularly with project managers and other stakeholders to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget
• Develop and maintain relationships with crew members and subcontractors to ensure that they are aware of project schedules and deadlines
• Train crew members on safety procedures and best practices
• Manage project resources, including materials and equipment, to ensure that they are used efficiently and effectively
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction projects

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework or vocational training preferred
• 5+ years of heavy civil underground utility construction experience, including water, sewer, and storm drainage installation
• Previous experience in a leadership role
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus
• Must be willing to travel to project sites in and around Broken Arrow, OK

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee‑owned multi‑faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee‑owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.