Midlands Contracting is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Foreman to lead underground utility crews. This is a hands-on field leadership position responsible for safe, productive operations; crew performance; equipment coordination; work quality; and accurate daily documentation. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, willing to travel for projects, and ready to lead by example on the job site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, and train a crew of approximately 5-6 employees.
- Plan daily work, assign tasks, coordinate labor and equipment, and maintain crew productivity.
- Oversee installation of sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer systems.
- Operate excavators, loaders, skid steers, and other heavy equipment.
- Manage field operations safely and efficiently while meeting project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
- Conduct daily safety planning, enforce company and site-specific safety requirements, and stop work when unsafe conditions are present.
- Communicate professionally with project managers, inspectors, engineers, municipal personnel, subcontractors, property owners, and the public.
- Accurately record and track daily crew hours, production quantities, and job progress.
- Document employee coaching, performance feedback, incidents, and job-site issues promptly and clearly.
- Maintain an organized job site and safeguard company equipment, materials, and tools.