Foreman
- $85,000 - $100,000
- Sterling, VA
A bit about us:
We are supporting a growing design-build, site development, and underground utility contractor that delivers complex utility infrastructure projects, including significant work supporting mission-critical facilities.
Why join us?
his is a strong opportunity for a Foreman who wants to remain close to field execution while continuing to develop as a construction leader.
The organization values Foremen who can lead from the front, understand the technical work, develop crews, communicate effectively with project leadership, and take ownership of safety, production, quality, and schedule.
The organization values Foremen who can lead from the front, understand the technical work, develop crews, communicate effectively with project leadership, and take ownership of safety, production, quality, and schedule.
Job Details
Job Details
Take charge of essential infrastructure projects as a Permanent Foreman in the construction industry. This hands-on leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional who knows how to keep crews motivated, jobsites safe, and underground utility installations moving forward.
You’ll oversee water, sewer, and storm utility work from daily planning through successful completion, coordinating crews, equipment, and materials to deliver quality results. Bring your field expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to getting the job done right.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate field crews performing water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage utility installation.
Plan daily work assignments, communicate production goals, and ensure crews have the equipment, materials, and information needed to succeed.
Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, utility plans, grades, and elevations to guide accurate installation.
Oversee excavation, trench preparation, pipe placement, bedding, backfilling, and compaction in accordance with project requirements.
Coordinate installation of water mains, sewer lines, storm drains, manholes, catch basins, valves, hydrants, and related structures.
Enforce jobsite safety procedures, including excavation protection, safe equipment operation, and applicable confined-space requirements.
Monitor workmanship, productivity, and progress, addressing field challenges promptly while maintaining quality standards.
Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, inspectors, and utility representatives to keep work progressing efficiently.
Support required inspections and utility testing, including pressure testing, disinfection, leakage testing, and sewer inspections, as applicable.
Maintain accurate daily reports covering labor, equipment, materials, production, and site conditions.
Mentor crew members, promote accountability, and build a collaborative, safety-focused team.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction experience, including water, sewer, and storm utility installation or equivalent underground utility experience.
Demonstrated experience leading construction crews as a foreman, lead hand, or in a comparable field leadership role.
Strong knowledge of underground utility installation methods, excavation practices, trench safety, pipe materials, and related equipment.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, grade stakes, and elevations.
Working knowledge of applicable construction safety requirements and utility installation standards.
Ability to organize daily operations, allocate resources, and resolve field issues while protecting safety and quality.
Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with crews, management, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and perform the essential duties of an active construction role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Relevant safety training, equipment certifications, or utility installation credentials are an advantage.
Take charge of essential infrastructure projects as a Permanent Foreman in the construction industry. This hands-on leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional who knows how to keep crews motivated, jobsites safe, and underground utility installations moving forward.
You’ll oversee water, sewer, and storm utility work from daily planning through successful completion, coordinating crews, equipment, and materials to deliver quality results. Bring your field expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to getting the job done right.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate field crews performing water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage utility installation.
Plan daily work assignments, communicate production goals, and ensure crews have the equipment, materials, and information needed to succeed.
Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, utility plans, grades, and elevations to guide accurate installation.
Oversee excavation, trench preparation, pipe placement, bedding, backfilling, and compaction in accordance with project requirements.
Coordinate installation of water mains, sewer lines, storm drains, manholes, catch basins, valves, hydrants, and related structures.
Enforce jobsite safety procedures, including excavation protection, safe equipment operation, and applicable confined-space requirements.
Monitor workmanship, productivity, and progress, addressing field challenges promptly while maintaining quality standards.
Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, inspectors, and utility representatives to keep work progressing efficiently.
Support required inspections and utility testing, including pressure testing, disinfection, leakage testing, and sewer inspections, as applicable.
Maintain accurate daily reports covering labor, equipment, materials, production, and site conditions.
Mentor crew members, promote accountability, and build a collaborative, safety-focused team.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction experience, including water, sewer, and storm utility installation or equivalent underground utility experience.
Demonstrated experience leading construction crews as a foreman, lead hand, or in a comparable field leadership role.
Strong knowledge of underground utility installation methods, excavation practices, trench safety, pipe materials, and related equipment.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, grade stakes, and elevations.
Working knowledge of applicable construction safety requirements and utility installation standards.
Ability to organize daily operations, allocate resources, and resolve field issues while protecting safety and quality.
Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with crews, management, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and perform the essential duties of an active construction role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Relevant safety training, equipment certifications, or utility installation credentials are an advantage.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
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