Assistant Utility Superintendent – Line Work

Sanford Contractors is one of North Carolina's most experienced providers of construction services for commercial, residential, industrial, municipal, and state projects. In operation since 1969, we remain a family-owned and operated business committed to excellence, quality, and our team members.

About the Role

As a Team Member and Assistant Utility Superintendent focused on line work, you will organize, prioritize, and uphold the Sanford Contractors brand through your actions and professionalism. This role supports the superintendent in coordinating project requirements, ensuring safety, and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Core Competencies

• Organizing and prioritizing
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Relationship building skills
• Work effectively within a team
• Discretion and judgment
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Information management skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Read and interpret plans, specs, and regulations
• Proficient in calculations and data entry
• Economic evaluation skills to determine best value
• Able to compute areas, volumes, and quantities
• Able to figure/set grades as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with punctuality, dependability, and professionalism
• Work additional hours as required during workload surges
• Maintain excellent communication and written skills
• Prioritize cost effectiveness, profitability, and safety
• Recognize and correct hazards to lead safety efforts
• Represent the company professionally at all times
• Assist in training other team members
• Know project specifications, plans, and submittals
• Assist superintendent in coordinating production schedules and project requirements with project managers
• Attend owner preconstruction, progress, and in-house preconstruction meetings
• Assist superintendent in planning and arranging traffic control per NCDOT requirements
• Coordinate all utility locates before and during construction
• Proof plans for underground conflicts prior to construction
• Assist superintendent in maintaining project schedules and scheduling subcontractors
• Determine daily and weekly goals to communicate with Utility Foreman and team members
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and safety devices required for the project
• Work with local authorities on inspections and work coordination
• Assist in decision-making for utility line installations when conflicts arise, coordinating changes with engineering firms and utility owners
• Complete and submit all required paperwork (daily project reports, time sheets, toolbox talks, etc.) in a timely manner
• Provide team members with proper tools, safety gear, and knowledge of work
• Maintain equipment/tools in good working condition, clean, and inventoried
• Prepare as-built drawings
• Verify field quantities and compare to bid documents
• Assist in filling out weekly quantity/tracking spreadsheets and compiling quantities for monthly pay requests
• Effectively communicate with project owners, subcontractors, private property owners, NCDOT, and utility company owners
• Ensure all material/delivery tickets are submitted to accounts payable with job numbers
• Communicate time away from work with sufficient notice
• Stay updated on industry best practices and contribute to process improvements

Requirements

• 1-3+ years' experience in Water/Force Main/Sanitary Sewer/Storm Drain Line work for the construction industry (preferred)
• OSHA Supervisor Training
• Trenching and Excavation Competent Person certification
• Rigging certification
• Qualified Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor certification
• Flagger certification
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Familiarity with AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)

Values

• Guided by the Golden Rule
• Accountable
• Relationship focused
• Prepared
• Driven

Mission Statement

To deliver the highest quality project that exceeds the expectations of our partners while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and professional development of our team members.