Wet Utilites Foreman

Strittmatter Companies is a well-established site development, excavation, and utility contractor serving the entire Metropolitan D.C. area.

We take pride in offering steady, year-round work, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth.

We are currently seeking an experienced Wet Utilities Foreman to lead field crews on underground utility installation projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage installation, along with the leadership skills needed to safely manage crews, equipment, materials, and daily production.

• Lead and supervise wet utility crews performing water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage installation.
• Review project plans, utility profiles, grade stakes, and daily work assignments with the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Coordinate daily crew activities, equipment needs, material deliveries, and job-site logistics.
• Ensure proper installation of pipe, manholes, catch basins, inlets, valves, structures, and related utility components.
• Monitor trench depth, bedding, pipe alignment, slope, connections, backfill, and compaction to ensure work meets project specifications.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, including trench safety, utility locates, equipment safety, traffic control, and PPE requirements.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and address job-site hazards before work begins.
• Train, coach, and support pipelayers, laborers, and equipment operators.
• Track daily production, labor hours, materials, and equipment usage.
• Communicate progress, challenges, schedule concerns, and material needs to the Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Inspect tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure they are safe, properly maintained, and ready for use.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and productive job site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.