General Foreman - HDD

About the Company

Southwire Company, LLC is a leader in technology and innovation and one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. The company also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions. Additionally, Southwire offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency, as well as field services such as cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement to support customers as a value-add partner.

About the Role

The General Foreman will manage multiple crews at one or more customer locations, overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure productivity and alignment with common goals. This position may occasionally fill in as a Team Lead or Area Manager. The role involves promoting a Culture of Zero regarding Safety & Quality, ensuring compliance with Safety Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures, and maintaining detailed project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Organize regular meetings with staff and management to review project progress, outlook, and potential roadblocks or opportunities.
• Assess site safety and implement actions to prevent injury to property and personnel through safety audits.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate daily drilling operations to maximize productivity.
• Transition project management and HDD Services activities from planning to completion.
• Conduct daily job briefings and hazard assessments with subcontractors to ensure OSHA Regulations, Southwire Safety compliance, and Customer compliance on sites.
• Complete data and billing entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Organize, scan, and upload project documentation, photos, as-builts, and other files to company systems as required.
• Work with Project Management on all aspects of the project, including change orders and resource requirements.
• Understand project budgets and control expenses accordingly.
• Coordinate civil activities, including excavation (certification a plus).
• Handle job planning, hazard avoidance, and record daily work records.
• Grow the customer relationship by actively engaging the customer at multiple organizational levels in cooperation with operational and sales executives.

Benefits

• 401k with matching & pension plan (eligible for pension after 1,000 hours worked).
• Family and individual insurance packages (health, life, dental, and vision).
• Paid time off & paid holidays.
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Supplemental insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Advancement & professional growth opportunities.
• Parental leave & more.