PIPE FOREMAN (Night Shift)

Position Summary

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a dependable, conscientious Pipe Foreman to join our well‑established, growing company. The Foreman works with the Superintendents and Project Managers to coordinate pipeline operations and oversee the pipe crew. The Pipe Foreman will supervise pipe project layout, installation, and assembly, acting as the liaison between workers and supervisors and overseeing the project's completion while monitoring materials expenses, permits, regulations, and employee safety.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures crew maintains professional relations with Owner, Engineer, and other team members.
• Builds job by plans and specifications as directed by supervisor.
• Supervises the layout, assembly, and installation of various sizes and types of utility pipe.
• Develops and executes an effective plan with the Superintendent for pipe installation, determining means and methods to meet project goals.
• Assures proper storage of materials and rented equipment, including regular inventory checks.
• Ensures proper operation and maintenance of equipment under control, applying appropriate usage.
• Reviews Miss Utility policy and ensures employee compliance.
• Pre‑plans and schedules pipe installation on a daily basis as required.
• Recognizes and immediately reports any requests for extra work.
• Prepares or assists the Superintendent in daily reports, work unit quantity reports, equipment reports, and receipt of materials.
• Assures quality control and contract compliance of pipe installation under supervision.
• Corrects or reports to the Superintendent any suspected inaccurate layout.
• Directly oversees safety and accident control for pipe installation.
• Participates in safety meetings and implements effective safety programs, communicating Miss Utility policy.
• Cooperates with Corporate Safety managers to ensure OSHA compliance at job sites.
• Assists in conducting post‑incident investigations.
• Identifies and recommends workers for potential career growth opportunities.
• Responsible for training and development of workers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet deep.
• 10‑hour OSHA certification required; 30‑hour certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations, and laws.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and DOT guidelines.
• 5+ years’ experience with highway/utility construction.
• 3+ years’ experience as a Pipe Foreman.
• Valid driver’s license meeting Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements and maintaining “Approved Driver” status.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong judgment and effective decision‑making ability.
• Ability to complete jobs with minimal supervision, on time, and within budget.

Compensation

Salary range: $58,474.50 – $100,245. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.

Competencies

• Work Environment / Safety
• People Management
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Managing Conflict
• Problem Solving / Analysis

Travel

Travel is infrequent at project sites, but the employee should be willing and able to travel to project sites as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may supervise five or more employees.

Physical Demands

The role requires regular talking and hearing, frequent standing, walking, twisting, bending, handling objects, reaching outward and above head level, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving objects up to 50 lb on flat ground or steep slopes. Entry into confined spaces by climbing or crawling may be required.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Full‑time position typically involving 50+ hours per week. The employee must be available on‑call for early/late hours to address delays, bad weather, and emergencies at the job site.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.