Foreman - CIPP

B&F Contracting•Tucson, AZ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman leads and coordinates field crews performing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) projects. The role is responsible for safe and efficient jobsite operations, crew supervision, equipment and material readiness, CIPP installation and curing, quality control, documentation, communication, and productivity. The Foreman reviews project requirements and site conditions, coordinates daily activities with the Superintendent and other project personnel, and supervises, trains, and develops field crews. The role leads safety planning and enforcement, coordinates jobsite setup and pipeline rehabilitation activities, and oversees CIPP liner handling, installation, curing, inspection, finishing, and site restoration. The Foreman also maintains equipment readiness, monitors work quality and production, and completes required project, safety, material, and timekeeping records using Track/Bid2Win and other company systems. Work takes place outdoors at active construction sites and may involve roadways, wastewater, chemical resins, pressurized equipment, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions including extreme heat. Schedules may include weekdays, nights, weekends, extended hours, and emergency or time-sensitive operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
At least 5 years of experience in underground utility construction, pipeline rehabilitation, or related construction, including CIPP installation experience.
Previous experience supervising field crews and coordinating daily construction activities.
Knowledge of CIPP installation methods, liner materials, curing processes, equipment operation, and quality-control requirements.
Experience with pipe cleaning, CCTV inspection, bypass pumping, service lateral reinstatement, and related pipeline rehabilitation activities.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, permits, and manufacturer installation procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, confined-space entry requirements, hazard abatement, and applicable construction safety standards.
Completion of required OSHA, competent person, confined-space, and other applicable safety training.
Ability to identify and address hazards associated with pressurized equipment, chemical resins, wastewater, and underground utilities.
Knowledge of CIPP equipment, including curing systems, compressors, pumps, generators, and associated tools.
Knowledge of street and highway traffic regulations and safety precautions when working on or near roadways.
Thorough knowledge of applicable safety standards and Underground Facilities Law (Blue Stake, Arizona 811).
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to accurately complete daily reports, production records, equipment inspections, and employee timecards.
Strong focus on safety, quality, integrity, accountability, productivity, and teamwork.
Flexibility to work weekdays, nights, weekends, and extended hours as project schedules require.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, and bend, and to perform physically demanding work throughout the day.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.
Willingness to wear required PPE, including a hard hat, eye protection, reflective vest, gloves, and composite-toed boots.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Review project plans, specifications, permits, work orders, and site conditions; coordinate daily work with the Superintendent and other project personnel.
Supervise, train, and develop field crews; assign tasks, monitor performance, and assist with field work and equipment operation as needed.
Lead pre-task planning and job hazard assessments, enforce company and site safety requirements, and exercise stop-work authority.
Coordinate site setup, traffic control, access, bypass pumping or flow management when required, and protection of utilities, structures, the public, and the environment.
Oversee host-pipe preparation, including cleaning, debris removal, CCTV inspection, and verification of readiness for liner installation.
Coordinate the receipt, handling, storage, preparation, and installation of CIPP liners and associated materials according to project specifications and manufacturer requirements.
Oversee liner insertion, inflation, curing, cooling, and finishing; monitor process parameters and address deviations.
Ensure proper setup, operation, inspection, and maintenance of CIPP equipment, curing equipment, compressors, pumps, generators, hoses, and related tools, as applicable.
Oversee service-connection reinstatement, final CCTV inspections, site restoration, and punch-list completion as required.
Implement quality-control procedures and maintain installation records, including liner and material information, curing data, and inspection results.
Ensure applicable confined-space entry, atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, rescue planning, and related controls are performed by appropriately trained and authorized personnel.
Identify and address hazards associated with pressurized systems, chemicals and resins, moving equipment, traffic, wastewater, and underground utilities.
Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are safely loaded, transported, secured, cleaned, and maintained; perform required vehicle and equipment inspections and report deficiencies.
Maintain a clean and secure worksite and help prevent injury, property damage, spills, and environmental impacts.
Complete daily production reports, safety and incident reports, material usage records, and other required documentation using Track/Bid2Win and other company systems.
Enter and submit crew hours accurately and obtain required timecard approvals or signatures.
Monitor production, schedule, labor, material usage, and workmanship; promptly communicate delays, changed conditions, and resource needs.