Utility Supervisor

Edgerton Contractors, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgerton Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Utility Supervisor to oversee sewer, water and sanitary utility construction projects. This is a hands-on supervisory role coordinating with the Project Manager and Utility Superintendent, delivering plans to trades and tracking progress on each task.

The ideal candidate will have a proven leadership record, strong safety training, and the ability to manage resources, schedules, and field reports while maintaining high-quality work on site.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and safety-focused supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Strong communication with trades, vendors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Manager and Utility Superintendent to develop the plan for the work.
• Communicate the plan to trades and track progress for the project.
• Deliver daily field reports and monitor productivity and look-ahead schedules.
• Coordinate material deliveries and ensure on-time logistics.
• Mentor and grow the next generation of foremen.
• Maintain high-quality work and safety standards on site.

Skills

Leadership

Safety training

Communication

Plan & schedule

Reading plans

Lifting 75 pounds

Coordination with subs

Reporting

Job description

Utility Supervisor

Edgerton is a premier, earthmoving, and underground utility company. We seek out opportunities where our depth of experience and creativity can add value, beyond the earthmoving phase, to the entire project. With skilled employees, cutting edge technology, and a forward-thinking approach, we take pride in our work and consistently exceed expectations. Our employees and customers know that Edgerton is more than just a company. We are a team of people with a shared culture. We value integrity, each other, and our customers. We communicate transparently with creative solutions.

Job Description

Embodies the company culture, SQE and delivers results accordingly. In accordance with the President's vision, SQE mission and strategic plan, the Utility Supervisor for a given project coordinates with the Project Manager and Utility Superintendent in developing the plan for the work, communicates the plan to the trades people and tracks the progress for a given project/task. Other duties as assigned. This position is a working supervisor role with +/- 5 years of previous experience in sewer, water and sanitary utility construction. Reports directly to the Utility Superintendent.

Specific Qualifications

• Proven track record of consistent safe work practices
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead by example
• Has completed safety training per Edgerton training curriculum
• Plans, communicates and monitors the safe work practices on given projects
• Assists in developing initial work plan and schedule for the project with the project team
• Communicates the plan with the trades people and updates the plan through the life of the project in conjunction with the project manager
• Plans and communicates the resources for the project with project team to meet schedule and budget
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Plans, communicates and monitors the safe work practices on given projects
• Coordinates material deliveries
• Runs the daily JHA/Work Plan and stretch and flex meeting with the crews
• Delivers daily field reports, tracks quantities produced and productivity, assists in the preparation of look ahead schedules and takes a leadership role in the safety of the project
• Communicates progress with project team on a frequent basis
• Communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and clients during the construction process
• Communicates with general superintendent, crews and project manager during the construction process
• Assists in the growth of up-and-coming foreman
• Has a solid track record of high-quality work

Edgerton is an equal opportunity employer.