Water/Wastewater Foreman
General Description
The Water/Wastewater Foreman is responsible for leading field crews and overseeing the day-to-day execution of wastewater construction projects. This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements. The Water/Wastewater Foreman serves as the primary field leader, coordinating labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and communication between the field and project management team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead Water/Wastewater construction crews on job sites.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate daily work activities to meet project schedules and productivity goals.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to ensure efficient project execution.
- Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies, conducting daily jobsite safety meetings, and ensuring OSHA compliance.
- Monitor workmanship to ensure quality standards and contract requirements are met.
- Communicate project progress, challenges, and resource needs with Project Managers and Superintendents.
- Track daily production, labor hours, equipment usage, and jobsite documentation.
- Identify and resolve field issues while minimizing project delays.
- Assist with project layout and verification of grades, elevations, and installation requirements.
- Train, mentor, and develop field personnel while promoting teamwork and accountability.
- Coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with local municipalities, owners, and regulatory agencies.
- Maintain positive working relationships with customers, inspectors, vendors, subcontractors, and fellow employees.
- Ensure tools, equipment, and company assets are properly maintained and utilized.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- This is a union position. Candidates must be members of a UA local or willing to join a UA local
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 5+ years of experience in Water/Wastewater, underground utility, or heavy civil construction preferred.
- Previous foreman or crew leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of Water/Wastewater systems, underground piping, structures, excavation, and utility installation.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe construction practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions in the field.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in trenches, confined spaces, and around heavy equipment when required.
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Lee Companies, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Lee Companies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
