Construction Foreman

Midlands Contracting • Kearney, NE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Midlands Contracting is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Foreman to lead underground utility crews. This hands-on field leadership role is responsible for safe and 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 prepared to lead by example on the job site.

The position involves leading a crew of approximately 5–6 employees and overseeing installation of sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer systems. The foreman plans daily work, coordinates labor and equipment, operates heavy equipment, and ensures field work meets project plans, specifications, schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.

This is year-round employment with a schedule of 50 or more hours per week and no regular weekend work. Some out-of-town assignments require overnight travel Monday through Friday; employees are home on weekends. Transportation from Kearney, Nebraska, is provided for out-of-town work. Qualifying assignments include paid travel time, company-paid hotel accommodations, and a nightly meal per diem. A company-provided pickup and cell phone are also provided.

The annual pay range is $85,000–$150,000, depending on experience. Benefits include paid time off and holidays, a bonus program, company-paid training, health and life insurance with the company paying 50% of premiums for employees and eligible family members, a 401(k) plan with an immediately vested company match, voluntary dental and vision insurance, a cafeteria/flexible benefits plan, and voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance plans.

The work is performed outdoors in changing weather and around heavy equipment, traffic, noise, dust, mud, and active excavation areas. The role requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds independently, team lifting heavier loads, and extended periods of standing and walking on uneven outdoor terrain. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and crawling are required. Required personal protective equipment must be used at all times. Company safety training is provided.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and use team lifting for loads over 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on uneven outdoor terrain.
• Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl throughout the workday.
• Ability to 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 and use required personal protective equipment at all times.

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.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bonus program.
• Company-paid training.
• Health insurance, with the company paying 50% of premiums for employees and eligible family members.
• Life insurance, with the company paying 50% of premiums for employees and eligible family members.
• 401(k) plan with a company match; the company match is immediately vested.
• Voluntary dental and vision insurance.
• Cafeteria/flexible benefits plan.
• Voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance plans.
• Paid travel time for qualifying out-of-town assignments.
• Company-paid hotel accommodations for qualifying out-of-town assignments.
• Nightly meal per diem for qualifying out-of-town assignments.
• Company-provided pickup and cell phone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed