Utility Pipe Foreman (with Crew)

CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING CHARLOTTE LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Cardinal Civil Contracting Charlotte LLC is seeking an experienced Pipe Foreman to lead a crew of pipe layers and laborers on underground utility projects in Charlotte, NC. You will oversee crew productivity, ensure accurate grade and alignment, and enforce safety protocols while coordinating with project superintendents.

Responsibilities include reviewing blueprints, operating excavators, setting grades, and ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience installing water, sewer, and stormDrain systems on residential, commercial, and public projects.
• Familiarity with reading construction drawings and calculating grades/slopes.
• Confined Space and trench safety training is required.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a crew of 6–7 workers, assigning daily tasks and tracking attendance.
• Study blueprints and project layouts to determine pipe installation methods.
• Operate heavy equipment to dig trenches, install and backfill pipe.
• Set pipe grade and slope using laser instruments and site tools.
• Inspect work for code compliance and pass inspections; perform acceptance testing.

Skills

Crew leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Strong leadership

Confined Space training

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

Laser levels

Pipe lasers

Excavators

Job description

Job Location: CCC Charlotte - Charlotte, NC 28217

Position Summary

Cardinal Civil Contracting is a heavy civil and site development contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group (Nasdaq: CDNL), a publicly traded infrastructure company with operations across the Carolinas and Atlanta metro and expansion underway into Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

The Pipe Foreman leads a crew of pipe layers and laborers to install, assemble, and repair underground wet utility pipelines (water, sewer, and storm drains) on residential, commercial, and public projects. Acting as the vital link between project superintendents and field workers, the Pipe Foreman owns crew productivity, grade and alignment, and strict safety compliance. This position is for an experienced Foreman who will join Cardinal together with their established crew.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Leadership

• Supervise a crew of 6–7 workers, assigning daily tasks and tracking attendance
• Train crew members and support their career growth

Planning & Project Execution

• Study blueprints, specifications, and project layouts to determine the best means and methods for pipe installation
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., excavators) to dig trenches, lower pipe, and backfill after installation

Grade & Alignment

• Use laser instruments, grade rods, transit levels, and other layout tools to set pipe accurately and to the correct slope
• Calculate grades and slopes from construction drawings and field layout

Quality Assurance

• Inspect completed work to ensure it passes all inspections and meets industry standards and engineering specifications
• Complete all required acceptance testing

Safety & Compliance

• Model and enforce Cardinal’s safety program; conduct daily safety briefings and ensure confined space entry and excavation safety protocols are followed
• Comply with company policies and OSHA regulations, including trench and excavation requirements, applicable to the role

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises the crew they bring to Cardinal (6–7 total, including pipe layers, operators, and laborers). Responsible for daily assignments, attendance, training, and keeping the crew together and productive

Other related duties as assigned

Other related duties as assigned

Required Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience

• Must bring an established, experienced crew of 4–6 pipe layers, operators, and laborers who will join Cardinal as employees alongside the Foreman. Crew members must meet Cardinal’s standard hiring requirements
• Demonstrated strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty
• 2–5+ years of experience installing water, sewer, and storm in residential, commercial, and public projects
• Strong proficiency reading construction drawings; ability to calculate grades and slopes
• Ability to confidently operate heavy mobile equipment and use site levels and pipe lasers
• Leadership and communication skills to direct a crew and coordinate with superintendents
• Confined Space and Trench Safety training
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (or a crew member with a valid license)

Preferred Skills, Competencies, Education & Experience

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb; repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 lbs; operate hand tools and heavy equipment; work in trenches with required protective systems and in all weather extremes

Work Environment

• Active underground utility construction sites, including open trenches, excavations, and work zones near traffic
• Exposure to outdoor weather, heat, cold, noise, dust, mud, and moving heavy equipment. Required PPE is provided and must be worn on all sites
• Schedule: early starts and extended hours; occasional Saturdays as project needs require

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. This job description does not create an employment contract, and employment with Cardinal Civil Contracting is at-will.

Cardinal Civil Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying for employment, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

Qualifications:Experience: 2 to 5+ years of experience installing water, sewer and storm in residential, commercial, public projects.Certifications: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 a plus but not required. Confined Space and trench safety training is required.Physical Demands: Must be physically capable of heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, stooping, working in trenches, and operating in all weather extremes.Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with reading construction drawings and the ability to confidently operate heavy mobile equipment. Utilize site levels and pipe lasers. Calculate grade and slope.Valid Drivers license with clean DMV or crew member with a license.Bi-Lingual a plus but not required.