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 who will join with an established crew. The Foreman leads pipe layers, operators, and laborers installing, assembling, and repairing underground water, sewer, and storm utility pipelines on residential, commercial, and public projects. The role connects project superintendents with field workers and is accountable for crew productivity, pipe grade and alignment, quality, and safety compliance. The Foreman supervises and directs the crew, plans installation methods based on drawings and project layouts, operates heavy equipment, and uses layout tools to install pipe to the specified grade and slope. The role includes inspecting work, completing acceptance testing, conducting safety briefings, and enforcing company and OSHA requirements, including trench, excavation, and confined-space safety. Work takes place at active underground utility construction sites, often in trenches and near traffic, and involves outdoor conditions and exposure to weather, noise, dust, mud, and moving equipment. The schedule involves early starts, extended hours, and occasional Saturdays as project needs require.
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 ability to calculate 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.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including repeatedly lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs and working in trenches and in all weather extremes.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Bilingual in English and 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, such as excavators, to dig trenches, lower pipe, and backfill after installation.
- Use laser instruments, grade rods, transit levels, and other layout tools to set pipe at the correct alignment and slope.
- Calculate grades and slopes using construction drawings and field layout.
- Inspect completed work to ensure it meets inspections, industry standards, and engineering specifications.
- Complete required acceptance testing.
- Model and enforce the company 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 insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Required personal protective equipment is provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
