Construction Foreman - Underground Utilities & Public Works

Job Description

Job Description

Frontline General Engineering Construction is looking for an experienced Construction Foreman – Underground Utilities & Public Works to lead crews performing underground utility, excavation, grading, trenching, and civil construction operations.

We are looking for a production-driven foreman who can take ownership of daily field operations, keep crews productive, and manage underground work from excavation through installation, backfill, compaction, and final restoration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily underground construction crews
• Plan and coordinate daily field operations and crew assignments
• Perform and oversee excavation, trenching, and shoring operations
• Install underground utilities, including storm drain, sanitary sewer, water, and other underground infrastructure
• Set and install underground pipe, structures, manholes, catch basins, and related improvements
• Perform fine grading, subgrade preparation, backfill, and compaction
• Read and interpret construction plans, profiles, details, elevations, and utility plans
• Understand and maintain proper grades, slopes, elevations, and pipe alignments
• Coordinate equipment, materials, trucking, labor, and subcontractors
• Operate and direct the use of excavators, loaders, skid steers, compactors, and other construction equipment
• Coordinate utility tie-ins, connections, and installations
• Identify existing utilities and coordinate work around underground conflicts
• Coordinate with inspectors, surveyors, project management, subcontractors, and utility representatives
• Monitor production and ensure work is completed according to plans and specifications
• Maintain safe excavation, trenching, and work-zone conditions
• Maintain organized, safe, and clean work areas
• Provide daily production updates and communicate field issues before they impact the schedule
• Track manpower, equipment, materials, and progress
• Troubleshoot field conditions and make decisions to keep work moving
• Ensure each work location is fully completed, backfilled, restored, and closed out before moving to the next location

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of underground utility or civil construction experience preferred
• Previous foreman or crew-lead experience
• Strong experience with underground utility installation and civil construction
• Experience with excavation, trenching, shoring, grading, backfill, and compaction
• Experience installing storm drain, sanitary sewer, water, or other underground utilities
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, profiles, elevations, and utility details
• Strong understanding of grades, slopes, elevations, and pipe installation
• Experience working in City right-of-way and public works environments preferred
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, production, and manpower planning
• Ability to manage multiple work locations and keep crews productive
• Ability to operate and effectively direct heavy construction equipment
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Safety-focused, dependable, and willing to take ownership of field operations

We are looking for a hands-on, production-driven Underground Foreman who can plan the work, lead the crew, read the plans, solve field problems, and consistently complete underground work safely and efficiently from start to finish.

Job Type: Full-time

Position: Underground (Civil) Foreman – Underground Utilities & Public Works

We’re a small but fast-growing construction company with a tight-knit crew. At Frontline, every team member makes an impact.

Company Description

We’re a small but fast-growing construction company with a tight-knit crew. At Frontline, every team member makes an impact.