My team is recruiting pipe foreman for urgent job openings in the Carolinas at leading infrastructure and heavy civil contractors. Primary experience desired is leading 4-6 man pipe crews on sitework or highway projects installing sewer, water, and storm drainage pipe. There's several contractors we work for and different needs for junior or senior level pipe foreman; some contractors only do highway/drainage, some focus on turn-key sitework, and a few do a mix of both.
What you'll be doing:
Lead a pipe crew installing storm drainage, water, and sanitary sewer
Set daily plan of work, manage manpower, equipment, and materials
Read plans and grades; keep pipe on line and grade
Set up and use pipe lasers / grade lasers; assist with layout
Coordinate with grading crews, supers, inspectors, and subs
Oversee testing of new lines (water/sewer) and troubleshoot issues
Maintain safety around trenching, excavations, and heavy equipment
Communicate lookaheads, production needs, and field issues clearly
What we're looking for:
Proven experience as a Pipe Foreman / Utilities Foreman
Strong background installing storm, water, and sewer (deep & shallow)
Comfortable reading plans and running work to get production safely and on schedule
Solid leadership — keeps crews productive and accountable
Knows how to problem-solve when conditions change underground
Nice to have:
DOT or heavy civil project experience for turnkey sitework
Experience coordinating pipe + grading on the same job
Familiarity with erosion control requirements and inspections
Operating experience on all heavy equipment related to pipe installations
Why this role:
Stable, long-term work with a reputable civil contractor
Foreman-level authority — you're trusted to run your scope
Opportunity to grow into Lead Foreman or Superintendent
Ref: #671-STS Charlotte
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$85,000 Per Year
Company Size
2,500 to 4,999 employees
Website
https://systemone.com
About Company
Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Skills
Excavatorunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.