Utility Foreman

MEB MEB Utility Foreman Richmond VA23173

About Us Founded in 1982, MEB is a full-service construction firm headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, with a regional office in Richmond, VA. With nearly 500 employees and over $450 million in annual revenue, we deliver complex construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and across the country. We continue to grow year over year with a strong focus on our people, our clients, and safety.

What We Do • Water • Wastewater • Fueling Systems • Storage • Environmental Resilience • Hospitality • Entertainment • Manufacturing • Industrial • Corporate • Government

Benefits • 401k with company match • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Disability and life insurance • HSA FSA options • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement

Job Summary This role is responsible for leading a utility crew in the installation of underground systems, including water, sewer, storm drain, and ductbank. The Utility Foreman works hands-on with the crew while directing daily operations to ensure work is completed safely on schedule and in accordance with project requirements.

The Utility Foreman plays a key role in crew performance, jobsite coordination, and maintaining quality standards while working closely with Superintendents and project leadership.

Why This Role • Lead your own crew with direct responsibility for daily production and quality • Stay hands-on in the work while stepping into a leadership role • Work on complex utility systems across heavy civil projects • Clear path to grow into Superintendent-level roles • Be part of a team that values field input and execution

Key Responsibilities • Crew Leadership & Execution

• Lead daily utility crew operations and set clear expectations for work activities
• Work alongside the crew during critical operations and complex installations
• Drive productivity while maintaining quality standards • Safety
• Conduct daily safety briefings and enforce compliance with OSHA and MEB standards
• Monitor jobsite conditions and correct unsafe behaviors or hazards
• Maintain required certifications (OSHA 30, Confined Space, Trenching & Excavation, Rigging & Signaling) • Planning & Coordination
• Plan daily and weekly work activities in alignment with the project schedule
• Coordinate with Superintendents to prepare for upcoming work and material needs
• Support look-ahead planning with input on crew production and task durations • Installation & Production
• Lead installation of utility systems, including ductile iron, PVC, HDPE, RCP, and steel pipe
• Oversee layout, pipe installation, manholes, and system tie-ins
• Ensure work is performed efficiently and in sequence • Materials & Equipment Management
• Coordinate delivery, inspection, and storage of materials on site
• Manage assigned equipment and ensure daily inspections are completed
• Report equipment issues and coordinate repairs or replacements • Quality Control
• Ensure all work is installed per plans, specifications, and approved submittals
• Coordinate testing and inspections with QC personnel
• Identify and correct deficiencies in a timely manner • Construction Documents & Communication
• Read and interpret plans, shop drawings, and specifications
• Identify constructability issues and communicate with project leadership
• Escalate risks or conflicts that impact safety, schedule, or quality

Qualifications • Required:

• 3 years of experience in utility installation, water, sewer, storm, ductbank
• Experience leading or directing a crew in the field
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong understanding of underground utility installation methods • Preferred:
• Experience on heavy civil or water-wastewater projects
• Previous foreman or lead role experience
• Equipment operation experience related to utility work

Work Environment • Active outdoor construction jobsite • Physical work required, including lifting, working in trenches, and exposure to weather conditions • Daily coordination with crew members, field leadership, and subcontractors

This role is best suited for someone who is already performing as a lead or senior utility crew member and is ready to take ownership of a crew production and day-to-day execution.

Additional Requirements • Pre-employment drug screen required • E-Verify • Valid drivers license, DMV review required • EOE • Minorities • Females • Disabilities • Veterans • Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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