Utility Foreman - Charleston

Blythe Development Co; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company-provided cell phone

Truck allowance or company-provided).

Job summary

Blythe Development, a 100% employee-owned contractor, seeks an Underground Utility Pipe Foreman to supervise a pipe crew and perform hands-on work installing sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and water mains on-site. The role coordinates heavy equipment, safety, materials, and production across projects in the Carolinas and Virginia.

You will read plans, manage dewatering and bypass pumping, track progress, and ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising underground or subsurface utility construction.
• Knowledge of sanitary sewer, storm drainage, water main, dewatering, bypass pumping, line alignment, and leak testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and directly supervise a pipe crew, reporting to the Superintendent.
• Install and oversee sanitary sewer, storm drainage, water mains, and other wet utility systems.
• Operate heavy equipment and supervise equipment operations on active project sites.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Manage line and grade alignment, dewatering, bypass pumping, and leak testing.
• Track labor, materials, and production and submit timely reports.
• Ensure all safety precautions, quality standards, and project requirements are met.
• Apply knowledge of local specifications, materials, and construction methods.
• Resolve field issues, coordinate multiple priorities, and maintain crew productivity.
• Adapt to changes in schedules, project locations, and shift times.

Skills

Supervising underground utilities

Read construction drawings

Lead a crew

Dewatering & bypass pumping

Line & grade alignment

Water main & sewer knowledge

Heavy equipment operations

Job description

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site development, road construction, and golf course construction across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We are 100% employee-owned.
Founded in 1989 by Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe, Blythe Development performs 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 our asphalt services. With more than 900 employees, we self-perform 80% of site groundwork, giving us greater control over safety, quality, schedules, and costs.

Job Overview

The Underground Utility Pipe Foreman supervises the field operations of a pipe crew and performs hands‑on trade work as needed. This working foreman leads installation of sanitary sewer, storm drainage, water mains, and other wet utilities while coordinating heavy equipment operations, safety, quality, materials, and production.

What You'll Do

• Lead and directly supervise a pipe crew, reporting to the Superintendent.
• Install and oversee sanitary sewer, storm drainage, water mains, and other wet utility systems.
• Operate heavy equipment and supervise equipment operations on active project sites.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Manage line and grade alignment, dewatering, bypass pumping, and leak testing.
• Track labor, materials, and production and submit timely reports.
• Ensure all safety precautions, quality standards, and project requirements are met.
• Apply knowledge of local specifications, materials, and construction methods.
• Resolve field issues, coordinate multiple priorities, and maintain crew productivity.
• Adapt to changes in schedules, project locations, and shift times.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising underground or subsurface utility construction.
• Knowledge of sanitary sewer, storm drainage, water main, dewatering, bypass pumping, line alignment, and leak testing.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to multitask, resolve field issues, and lead a construction crew.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ pounds.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-provided cell phone.
• Truck allowance or company-provided truck.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance programs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace