Utility Pipe Foreman (with Crew)
About The Position
Cardinal Civil Contracting, a heavy civil and site development contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group, is hiring an experienced Utility Pipe Foreman to join with an established crew. The Foreman leads workers installing, assembling, and repairing underground water, sewer, and storm drain pipelines on residential, commercial, and public projects. The role connects project superintendents with field workers and is responsible for crew productivity, pipe grade and alignment, and safety compliance. The Foreman supervises and directs the crew, plans pipe installation from construction drawings and project layouts, and operates heavy equipment such as excavators. The role uses layout instruments to achieve accurate pipe slope and alignment, checks completed work against inspections and engineering specifications, and completes acceptance testing. The Foreman also conducts daily safety briefings and enforces company, OSHA, confined-space, trench, and excavation safety requirements.
Requirements
- Must bring an established, experienced crew of 4–6 pipe layers, operators, and laborers who will join Cardinal as employees alongside the Foreman; crew members must meet Cardinal’s standard hiring requirements.
- 2–5+ years of experience installing water, sewer, and storm utilities on residential, commercial, and public projects.
- Strong proficiency reading construction drawings and calculating grades and slopes.
- Ability to confidently operate heavy mobile equipment and use site levels and pipe lasers.
- Leadership and communication skills to direct a crew and coordinate with superintendents.
- Confined-space and trench-safety training.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, or a crew member with a valid license.
- Strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a crew of 6–7 workers, assign daily tasks, and track attendance.
- Train crew members and support their career growth.
- Study blueprints, specifications, and project layouts to determine pipe installation methods.
- Operate heavy equipment, including excavators, to dig trenches, lower pipe, and backfill after installation.
- Use laser instruments, grade rods, transit levels, and other layout tools to set pipe accurately and to the correct slope.
- Calculate grades and slopes from construction drawings and field layouts.
- Inspect completed work to ensure it passes inspections and meets industry standards and engineering specifications.
- Complete required acceptance testing.
- Model and enforce Cardinal’s safety program, conduct daily safety briefings, and ensure confined-space entry and excavation safety protocols are followed.
- Comply with company policies and applicable OSHA regulations, including trench and excavation requirements.
- Keep the crew together and productive and coordinate with project superintendents.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
