Foreman, Construction, Heavy Equipment Operator

The Person nel Consulting Group is seeking a hands-on Underground Utilities Foreman to lead civil site work for a family owned and operated civil contractor that’s been in business for well over a hundred years. In this role, you will manage daily field crews, maintain strict trench safety standards, and oversee the precise installation of water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems.

• Crew Leadership:
  Direct daily field operations for pipelayers, equipment operators, and laborers to hit schedule and production targets.
• Utility Installation:
  Supervise trenching, excavation, shoring, and installation of wet utilities (water, sewer, storm drain, manholes, catch basins).
• Grade & Quality Control:
  Set pipe grade and alignment using lasers, levels, and civil plans; oversee pipe pressure and mandala testing.
• Safety & Compliance:
  Enforce OSHA trenching/excavation standards, confined space protocols, and lead daily toolbox talks.
• Site Management:
  Coordinate equipment usage, material staging, 811 utility locates, and maintain daily job logs.

• Experience:
  
  3+ years as a Foreman overseeing underground wet utility construction.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Blueprint reading, laser/grade control, and excavation safety.
• Certifications (Preferred): OSHA 10/30, Competent Person (Trenching/Excavation), and Confined Space Entry.
• Requirements:
  Valid Driver’s License with a clean record; ability to work outdoors in active construction environments.