Supervisor - Water, Sewer & Pipe

Cobalt Civil•Winchester, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Since its inception, Cobalt Civil, LLC has achieved notoriety within the electric and natural gas utility industries as a go-to provider of customized utility services, providing industry-leading innovations, techniques, and products to serve our long-term clients’ needs. Among other services, we provide municipal sewer and water utility services, subsurface excavation, job-site development, land planning and improvement, bolts-down installation, maintenance, and repair of civil works and towers for electrical utilities. Cobalt Civil consistently delivers superior results and surpasses its customers’ expectations in both quality of performance and safety of delivery. As our company continues to grow, we are seeking a hands-on leader to support our underground utility operations. We are seeking an experienced Working Supervisor to lead and work alongside a crew of 3–4 team members on sewer, water, and storm pipe projects. This role combines hands-on pipe installation and equipment operation with field leadership responsibilities. The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations, coordinating with project teams and customers, and ensuring Safety, Quality, and Production goals are consistently achieved.

Requirements

5+ years of underground utility construction experience (sewer, water, storm)
2+ years of supervisory or crew lead experience in civil/site construction
Strong hands-on experience operating heavy equipment
Proficient in reading plans, grades, and utility layouts
Knowledge of trenching, shoring, and pipe installation practices
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Familiarity with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability and willingness to travel as required for project needs

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 Hour Certification preferred
CDL Class A preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and work alongside a crew of 3–4 employees in underground utility construction
Install sewer, water, and storm pipe including trenching, grading, and backfilling
Operate heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, trenchers) as needed
Plan daily work, assign tasks, and track production against project schedules
Ensure all safety protocols, pre-job planning, and quality standards are followed
Conduct safety meetings, observations, and assist with incident investigations
Read and interpret blueprints, grades, and construction drawings (including field markups)
Act as a conduit between field crews, Project Managers, and customer representatives
Coordinate materials and ensure proper quantities (aggregate, pipe, concrete) are available
Maintain daily reports, documentation, and time entry for the crew
Collaborate with Project Managers to meet milestones and address delays
Train, mentor, and develop crew members