Civil Foreman

Bear General Contractors is seeking an experienced Civil Foreman with hands-on pipe-laying experience to lead crews on civil, sitework, earthwork, and underground utility projects. This is a working foreman position requiring strong leadership, safety awareness, and knowledge of underground pipe installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews performing excavation, grading, stormwater work, underground utilities, backfill, and compaction.
• Perform and oversee pipe installation, including trench preparation, bedding, line and grade, structures, fittings, connections, and backfill.
• Plan daily work and coordinate labor, equipment, materials, inspections, and testing.
• Read civil plans, profiles, elevations, and specifications.
• Enforce PPE, trench safety, utility-locate procedures, and safe equipment operation.
• Track daily production and maintain accurate field documentation.
• Ensure work meets project requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and scope.

Qualifications

• Civil, utility, or sitework foreman experience.
• Hands-on pipe-layer experience is required.
• Experience with storm drainage, sanitary sewer, water mains, services, and related underground utilities.
• Knowledge of excavation, trenching, bedding, backfill, compaction, and utility protection.
• Ability to establish and maintain line and grade.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform the physical duties of the position.
• OSHA and excavation Competent Person training are preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is based on experience.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Bear General Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA, DFWP. We proudly honor those who have served.