Construction Foreman

Midlands Contracting is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Foreman to lead underground utility crews. This is a hands-on field leadership position responsible for safe, productive operations; crew performance; equipment coordination; work quality; and accurate daily documentation. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, willing to travel for projects, and ready to lead by example on the job site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and train a crew of approximately 5–6 employees.
• Plan daily work, assign tasks, coordinate labor and equipment, and maintain crew productivity.
• Oversee installation of sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer systems.
• Operate excavators, loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment.
• Manage field operations safely and efficiently while meeting project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Conduct daily safety planning, enforce company and site-specific safety requirements, and stop work when unsafe conditions are present.
• Communicate professionally with project managers, inspectors, engineers, municipal personnel, subcontractors, property owners, and the public.
• Accurately record and track daily crew hours, production quantities, and job progress.
• Document employee coaching, performance feedback, incidents, and job-site issues promptly and clearly.
• Maintain an organized job site and safeguard company equipment, materials, and tools.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• At least 3 years of experience leading a construction crew performing underground utility installation.
• Strong working knowledge of excavation, trenching, pipe installation, grade control, backfill, compaction, and utility construction.
• Ability to read plans, follow specifications, communicate job-site needs, and resolve field problems.
• Proven ability to lead independently, hold team members accountable, and train employees.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, dependable attendance, and professional communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for out-of-town projects, Monday through Friday.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Physical and Safety Requirements
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently; use team lifting for loads over 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods on uneven outdoor terrain.
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl throughout the workday.
• Work outdoors in changing weather and around heavy equipment, traffic, noise, dust, mud, and active excavation areas.
• Follow all company, OSHA, owner, and project safety requirements. Company safety training is provided.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.