Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Strittmatter Companies, a leading site development and excavation contractor in the DC Metro area, is seeking a Wet Utility Foreman to join our team. This role requires running a small crew, operating heavy equipment, and overseeing daily wet utility operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong work ethic and proven experience installing water, sewer, and storm drain systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a crew on wet utility projects, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality control.
- Operate heavy equipment as needed, including excavators, loaders, and dozers.
- Perform and oversee trenching, grading, pipe installation, backfilling, and other earthwork tasks.
- Partner with Area Foreman and Project Manager's to set daily production goals, plan work, and address delays.
- Communicate with customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and crew members to maintain smooth job-site operations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and Strittmatter Companies safety policies.
- Manage job-site administration: production tracking, photos, notes, and time entry via iPad/software.
- Oversee equipment care including maintenance, cleaning, security, and reporting of damages or losses.
- Promote a positive team culture, providing direction, on-the-job training, and accountability for crew members.
Qualifications
- 35 years of wet utility experience (water, sewer, storm drain installation).
- Minimum 5 years of leadership or foreman experience running a crew.
- Ability to efficiently operate equipment when needed.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to manage both crew and subcontractors.
- Reliable transportation to job sites across the DC/MD/VA region.
- Current and valid drivers license.
- Must be able to pass a federal background check and drug screening.
Why Join Strittmatter Companies?
- Year-round work with competitive pay.
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Paid holidays and vacation, including a paid holiday break.
- Opportunities for growth within a well-established and respected company.
Strittmatter Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resume for consideration. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.