Utility Foreman - Charleston

Blythe Development Co; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid Time Off

401k + matching

Company-provided cell phone

Truck allowance

Job summary

Blythe Development Co, a licensed general contractor with deep roots in North and South Carolina, seeks a foreman to supervise field pipe crews and engage in the trade work. The role supports site groundwork and heavy equipment operations across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with sanitary sewer, water mains, and drains, plus the ability to read drawings, ensure safety, and deliver timely reports.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Proven experience supervising subsurface construction.
• Ability to multi-task and resolve field issues.

Responsibilities

• supervise pipe crew on site and report to Superintendent.
• Operate and oversee heavy equipment on project sites.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications for projects.
• Provide time-and-materials reports and ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Pipework knowledge

Subsurface construction supervision

Heavy equipment operation

Reading drawings & specs

Safety compliance

Job description

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

We are now 100% Employee Owned!

The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.

General Description

The foreman supervises field operations of a pipe crew. They will also engage in the trade work performed by the crew.

Key Duties

• Knowledgeable in the areas of pipework for sanitary sewer, drains, and watermains
• Directly supervisors pipe crew, reporting to Superintendent
• Operates and supervises the operation of heavy equipment on project sites
• Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications
• Provides reports on time and materials
• Ensure all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Use of heavy equipment and supervision of the use of heavy equipment
• Dewatering, bypass pumping, wet utilities, heavy equipment, line alignment, leak testing
• Knowledge of local specifications, materials, and methods
• Flexibility with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes

Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ lbs
• Proven experience supervising subsurface construction, ability to multi-task and resolve issues

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401k + matching
• Company-provided cell phone
• Truck allowance or company-provided truck
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance programs

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace