Foreman - Underground Utilities
Role overview
Job description
Key Responsibilities
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Lead underground wet‑utility projects from mobilization through completion.
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Establish daily/weekly production targets and ensure crews meet them.
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Coordinate plumbers/pipefitters, operators, laborers, subcontractors, and equipment.
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Plan work sequences, manage job pacing, and minimize downtime.
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Oversee installation of water mains, fire mains, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, hydrants, valves, vaults, and related systems.
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Enforce trench safety, competent‑person requirements, and OSHA standards.
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Ensure proper bedding, installation, restraint, backfill, compaction, and grade control.
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Review drawings and specifications; communicate field conditions and schedule impacts promptly.
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Maintain high workmanship standards while driving production and meeting schedule goals.
Qualifications
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10+ years of underground wet‑utility or heavy‑civil experience; strong field leadership preferred.
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Proven ability to manage crews, equipment, materials, inspections, and daily production.
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Strong knowledge of ductile iron, C900/C909, MJ fittings, restraints, valves, hydrants, bedding/backfill, and utility installation practices.
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Ability to read plans, understand elevations/grades, and plan work efficiently.
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Effective communication with field teams, inspectors, project managers, and general contractors.
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Experience with underground utility, site, water/sewer, or fire‑main contractors is highly desirable.
About this listing
- Source: Cogent Talent Solutions's official careers site (via Lever) · last confirmed on the source 29 Oct 2026
- Posted 28 Oct 2026
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Cogent Talent Solutions
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