Underground Foreman (Evergreen - BCC)

This is an evergreen position, meaning we accept applications year-round and review them on a rolling basis as new opportunities become available.

About Us

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

About the Role

As the Underground Foreman, you will work onsite in Houston, TX, and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for managing the entire underground utility project construction crew by directing work, reviewing schedules, ensuring the work is completed following plan specifications, and planning equipment needs. This position enforces the Company’s direction, policies, procedures, and safety standards. The incumbent should have experience with underground utility projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute work plans and schedules in accordance with contract requirements, plans, and specifications.
• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and project plans, making adjustments as necessary due to weather, material availability, deliveries, and personnel.
• Provide adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, legal requirements, regulations, best practices, and safety standards.
• Regularly report project status to supervisors, site engineers, and other project officials.
• Coordinate material and equipment deliveries with vendors and suppliers.
• Create work schedules for employees and subcontractors.
• Maintain a daily log of job site operations and report updates to management as necessary.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets, and daily management reports.
• Ensure the timely completion of work assignments within estimated project costs.
• Continuously monitor crew performance and adjust work plans and schedules as needed, notifying project management of significant changes.
• Assist with skilled trades and general construction duties as part of the construction crew to ensure successful project completion.
• Ensure adherence to field project processes and standard operating procedures among team members.
• Train and develop crew members.
• Provide leadership and direction to project crews.
• Promote employee morale and a positive work environment.
• Ensure safe work practices are consistently followed by all personnel.
• Conduct oneself in the best interest of the company while performing job duties or representing Brice Civil.
• Report any incident, situation, or activity that could affect the company's ability to operate safely, ethically, or profitably to the Field Civil Superintendent or Site Project Manager.
• Ensure projects are executed safely and in accordance with contract specifications.
• Actively support the Company's Health and Safety Program.
• Stay informed of on-site compliance and safety audits and suspend or modify work practices as directed by the Project Management Team.
• Verify that all required safety equipment is available and properly used throughout the project.
• Maintain all certifications required by law and company policy.
• Work collaboratively as a respectful and supportive team player with coworkers.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and perform work safely at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises and directs the underground utilities craft workers and subcontractors.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of experience in the civil construction field.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising a construction crew as Foreman or Lead.
• Must be experienced in storm, water, and sanitary utilities.
• Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems.
• OSHA 30-hour training completion.

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in the construction field.
• Advanced experience with reading plans and understanding tasks at hand.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Skilled in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and general time management.
• Strong leadership skills: ability to take initiative and lead a work crew.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
• Customer-service skills to communicate with inspectors and administration to develop a positive working relationship.
• Decision-making skills for selecting personnel and subcontractors for specific tasks and jobs to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Time-management skills to meet deadlines and ensure construction phases are completed on time so that the next phase can start.
• Writing skills for writing budgets, proposals, and plans along with documenting work progress for clients and others involved.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to participate in group meetings.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Brice Civil Constructors has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance. At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites. Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus programs.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Safety Gear Allowance: $350.00 in reimbursement annually.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off based on years of service:
  • 0-2 years: 15 days
  • 3-5 years: 23 days
  • 6-9 years: 27 days
  • 10-14 years: 30 days
  • 15-19 years: 33 days
  • 20 or more years: 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, plus 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday (eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year).
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

Benefits may vary based on the status of the position and are subject to associated plan eligibility provisions or company handbook.