Site Foreman

Pipe Foreman

Water, Sewer, Storm pipe - Sitework / Heavy Highway

Locations hiring:

• Charlotte, NC
• Greensboro, NC
• Raleigh, NC
• Wilmington, NC
• Charleston, SC
• Columbia, SC
• Greenville, SC (upstate region)

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 expeirence 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