Utility Construction Foreman

Company: AR Utilities & Excavation LLC
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Location: San Antonio, TX and Surrounding Areas
Position: Utility Construction Foreman
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Salary Based On Experience
Company Vehicle: Provided – Take-Home Privileges

AR Utilities & Excavation LLC is an established site utility construction company seeking an experienced Underground Utility Construction Foreman to oversee and manage daily field operations.

We are looking for a motivated, dependable, and knowledgeable individual with extensive experience in underground utility construction, including domestic water, sanitary sewer, fire protection, and storm drainage systems.

The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to independently manage a construction crew while maintaining production schedules, quality standards, jobsite safety, and project profitability.

This is a working foreman position requiring hands‑on construction knowledge, field leadership, independent decision‑making, and a strong understanding of construction productivity and costs.

Crew Management & Leadership

• Independently supervise and manage daily operations of an underground utility construction crew with minimal oversight.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from initial mobilization through completion.
• Plan daily and weekly work activities, establish production goals, and ensure crews remain on schedule.
• Assign tasks to equipment operators, pipe layers, and laborers based on project requirements.
• Anticipate potential construction challenges and proactively develop solutions without requiring constant direction from superintendents.
• Maintain accountability for crew productivity, workmanship, attendance, and overall jobsite performance.
• Train and develop crew members to improve efficiency, safety, and construction quality.
• Communicate project progress, material requirements, scheduling conflicts, and potential delays to company superintendents.
• Coordinate effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and other trades.

Underground Utility Construction

• Oversee the installation of underground water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and fire protection utilities.
• Read, interpret, and work directly from civil construction plans, specifications, and utility profiles.
• Understand and verify utility elevations, grades, slopes, alignments, and proper installation procedures.
• Independently establish and maintain pipe grades and elevations using benchmarks, laser levels, GPS equipment, and surveying instruments.
• Calculate pipe slopes, verify invert elevations, and confirm proper utility depths and clearances.
• Identify discrepancies between construction plans and actual field conditions before installation.
• Recognize potential utility conflicts and coordinate appropriate solutions to prevent rework and delays.
• Verify the accuracy of utility layouts and installations without relying solely on outside survey crews.
• Oversee trench excavation, bedding, pipe installation, back filling, and compaction operations.
• Ensure proper installation of manholes, valves, fire hydrants, fittings, cleanouts, inlets, junction boxes, and other utility structures.
• Coordinate utility tie‑ins, shutdowns, and connections to existing infrastructure.
• Ensure installations meet approved construction plans and applicable specifications.
• Oversee utility testing, including pressure testing, leakage testing, and other required inspections.

Inspections & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate directly with city inspectors, utility authorities, and project representatives.
• Possess a working knowledge of the following agencies and their construction requirements:
  • San Antonio Water…