Utility Foreman

Durr Heavy Construction LLC•Harahan, LA

12d•$60,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Foreman is responsible for leading and supervising utility construction crews in the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground utility systems, including water, sewer, storm drainage, force mains, duct banks, and related infrastructure. The Utility Foreman is accountable for the safe, productive, and profitable execution of assigned work while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. This position serves as the primary field leader for assigned crews and is responsible for planning daily work activities, coordinating labor, equipment, and materials, monitoring production, ensuring quality workmanship, and maintaining a safe work environment. The Utility Foreman works closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, Surveyors, Inspectors, and Owners to ensure successful project execution from mobilization through completion.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of underground utility construction methods and practices.
Experience installing water, sewer, storm drainage, force mains, duct banks, and related utility infrastructure.
Ability to read and interpret plans, profiles, specifications, and construction documents.
Understanding of utility grades, elevations, slopes, benchmarks, and layout procedures.
Knowledge of trenching, shoring, excavation safety, and utility locating requirements.
Understanding of production rates, labor management, and cost control.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Basic computer and reporting skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, clients, and inspectors.
Minimum 5 years of utility construction experience required.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of experience leading utility crews preferred.
Heavy civil construction experience strongly preferred.
OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans daily and weekly activities to ensure labor, equipment, materials, tools, and subcontractors are available before work begins.
Conducts daily crew meetings and pre-task planning discussions.
Develops and communicates daily production goals and expectations.
Participates in two-week look-ahead planning and weekly GAMEPLAN meetings.
Coordinates with Superintendents, Project Managers, Surveyors, Utility Owners, and Inspectors to ensure efficient project execution.
Identifies potential conflicts, utility clashes, access issues, and production obstacles before they impact operations.
Maintains accurate daily reports, production records, quantities installed, and project documentation.
Ensures crews understand project priorities and scheduled milestones.
Ensures all utility installations meet project specifications, plans, and quality standards.
Verifies grades, elevations, alignments, slopes, and utility locations before and during installation.
Coordinates inspections and testing activities with project teams and inspectors.
Maintains accurate as-built information and documentation.
Performs ongoing quality control inspections and corrects deficiencies immediately.
Ensures all materials installed comply with approved submittals and project requirements.
Creates and manages punch list items until completion.
Takes full responsibility for assigned work areas and crews.
Leads crews with professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
Maintains positive relationships with owners, inspectors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
Ensures equipment is properly maintained, inspected, and returned clean and serviceable.
Verifies material deliveries for accuracy and quantity.
Protects company assets, equipment, tools, and resources.
Proactively resolves problems and escalates issues when necessary.
Holds team members accountable for performance, attendance, safety, and workmanship.
Monitors daily production rates and crew performance.
Drives crews to meet or exceed labor and equipment budgets.
Tracks installed quantities and completed work accurately.
Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
Evaluates means and methods and adjusts operations to improve performance.
Ensures equipment and labor resources are being utilized efficiently.
Coordinates work sequencing to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
Communicates production progress and challenges to project leadership.
Supervises operators, pipe layers, laborers, and subcontractors.
Provides ongoing coaching, training, and mentoring.
Evaluates employee performance and provides constructive feedback.
Recognizes and praises strong performance.
Develops future leaders by teaching company standards and expectations.
Builds a positive team environment focused on accountability and success.
Promotes teamwork and collaboration across all project personnel.