Utility Supervisor - Oak Creek/Milwaukee

Edgerton Contractors, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgerton Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Utility Supervisor to coordinate with the Project Manager and Utility Superintendent, directing field crews on sewer, water, and sanitary utility projects.

The role emphasizes safe practices, plan execution, and clear communication with trades and subcontractors. The candidate will develop work plans, monitor progress, and deliver daily reports while ensuring alignment with project budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of safe work practices.
• Strong leadership; lead by example.
• Safety training completed per Edgerton curriculum.
• Plans, communicates and monitors safe work practices on projects.
• Develops initial work plan and schedule with project team.
• Coordinates resources to meet schedule and budget.
• Able to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Able to lift 75 pounds.
• Coordinates material deliveries.
• Runs daily JHA/Work Plan and stretch and flex meetings with crews.
• Delivers daily field reports and tracks productivity; supports look-ahead schedules.
• Communicates progress with project team regularly.
• Communicates with subcontractors, vendors and clients during construction.
• Supports growth of up-and-coming foremen.
• Maintains a high-quality workmanship standard.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Utility Superintendent to develop the work plan for the project.
• Lead safe-work practices and ensure compliance on site.
• Communicate the plan to trades and monitor progress.
• Deliver field reports and assist in look-ahead scheduling.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Reading plans

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Material coordination

Daily field reports

Safety monitoring

Plan execution

Resource planning

subcontractor/vendor/ client liaison

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.

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.