Balfour Beatty plc
As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, paid time off, education assistance and much more including:
Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care and Health Reimbursement Care)
Paid Holidays
Additional benefits included
Position Summary
Leads field crews installing roadway and civil drainage systems—including RCP/HDPE pipe, RCBs/box culverts, manholes, inlets, headwalls/wingwalls, storm laterals, underdrains, and related structures—on DOT, municipal, and design/build projects. Responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and crew development while meeting schedule and budget. Key Responsibilities
Safety Compliance
Champion a zero-incident culture; conduct daily JSAs/THAs and toolbox talks Enforce trenching/shoring, confined-space, traffic control, and PPE requirements per OSHA Ensure environmental BMPs (erosion/sediment control, dewatering, SWPPP) are implemented and maintained
Planning & Coordination
Review plans, specifications, submittals, and cut sheets; clarify conflicts via the RFI process Build 1–3 week look–ahead plans; stage materials, labor, and equipment Coordinate with survey/layout, QC, utilities, structures, paving, and related teams
Execution
Set lines/grades and oversee excavation, bedding, lay, jointing, backfill, and compaction Direct operation of excavators, loaders, dozers, compactors, pumps, and trench boxes/shoring
Utilize pipe lasers, rotating lasers, levels, GPS/GNSS rovers, and machine control as applicable Manage dewatering and groundwater mitigation to protect trench stability Maintain traffic control and site logistics to minimize public/owner exposure Quality Testing
Verify compliance with project/DOT specifications Inspect bedding, haunching, cover, joint integrity, structures, and backfill compaction; coordinate density and leakage/mandrel tests Deliver "first–time–right" work; close punch–list items
Lead 6–20 craft (operators, pipe layers, laborers); assign tasks, coach, and evaluate performance Train crew on safe work practices, equipment, and installation standards; foster teamwork and accountability Administration
Complete daily reports, quantities, timecards, equipment logs, and delivery tickets accurately and on time Protect company assets and maintain a clean, organized work environment
Additional responsibilities include safety leadership and stop–work authority, plan/spec interpretation and problem solving, crew planning, coaching, and conflict resolution, productivity management (units/day, cost awareness), quality control and documentation rigor, and collaboration with survey, QC, and inspectors Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Work outdoors in all weather; frequent standing, walking, climbing in/out of equipment; lift/push/pull up to 50–75 pounds; exposure to noise, dust, and heavy equipment; extended hours, nights/weekends, and regional travel as project needs Success Metrics (Examples)
Safety: zero recordables; daily JSAs/toolbox talks Quality: first–pass inspection acceptance; minimal rework Schedule/Cost: planned vs. actual units met or better; accurate daily quantities People: crew retention, training completions, positive inspector/owner relationships Prepare daily reports, logs, and documentation to support compliance and project record-keeping
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED; technical coursework in civil construction or related field 5+ years heavy civil/highway drainage experience with 2+ years in a lead/foreman role Proven ability to read plans, profiles, cross–sections, and set/verify alignments Proficient with pipe lasers, levels, and basic GPS/GNSS field work Working knowledge of DOT/Municipal specs and typical details for storm drainage Valid driver license and insurable driving record Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. View your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law:
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Leads field crews installing roadway and civil drainage systems—including RCP/HDPE pipe, RCBs/box culverts, manholes, inlets, headwalls/wingwalls, storm laterals, underdrains, and related structures—on DOT, municipal, and design/build projects. Responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and crew development while meeting schedule and budget. Key Responsibilities
Safety Compliance
Champion a zero-incident culture; conduct daily JSAs/THAs and toolbox talks Enforce trenching/shoring, confined-space, traffic control, and PPE requirements per OSHA Ensure environmental BMPs (erosion/sediment control, dewatering, SWPPP) are implemented and maintained
Planning & Coordination
Review plans, specifications, submittals, and cut sheets; clarify conflicts via the RFI process Build 1–3 week look–ahead plans; stage materials, labor, and equipment Coordinate with survey/layout, QC, utilities, structures, paving, and related teams
Execution
Set lines/grades and oversee excavation, bedding, lay, jointing, backfill, and compaction Direct operation of excavators, loaders, dozers, compactors, pumps, and trench boxes/shoring
Utilize pipe lasers, rotating lasers, levels, GPS/GNSS rovers, and machine control as applicable Manage dewatering and groundwater mitigation to protect trench stability Maintain traffic control and site logistics to minimize public/owner exposure Quality Testing
Verify compliance with project/DOT specifications Inspect bedding, haunching, cover, joint integrity, structures, and backfill compaction; coordinate density and leakage/mandrel tests Deliver "first–time–right" work; close punch–list items
Lead 6–20 craft (operators, pipe layers, laborers); assign tasks, coach, and evaluate performance Train crew on safe work practices, equipment, and installation standards; foster teamwork and accountability Administration
Complete daily reports, quantities, timecards, equipment logs, and delivery tickets accurately and on time Protect company assets and maintain a clean, organized work environment
Additional responsibilities include safety leadership and stop–work authority, plan/spec interpretation and problem solving, crew planning, coaching, and conflict resolution, productivity management (units/day, cost awareness), quality control and documentation rigor, and collaboration with survey, QC, and inspectors Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
Work outdoors in all weather; frequent standing, walking, climbing in/out of equipment; lift/push/pull up to 50–75 pounds; exposure to noise, dust, and heavy equipment; extended hours, nights/weekends, and regional travel as project needs Success Metrics (Examples)
Safety: zero recordables; daily JSAs/toolbox talks Quality: first–pass inspection acceptance; minimal rework Schedule/Cost: planned vs. actual units met or better; accurate daily quantities People: crew retention, training completions, positive inspector/owner relationships Prepare daily reports, logs, and documentation to support compliance and project record-keeping
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED; technical coursework in civil construction or related field 5+ years heavy civil/highway drainage experience with 2+ years in a lead/foreman role Proven ability to read plans, profiles, cross–sections, and set/verify alignments Proficient with pipe lasers, levels, and basic GPS/GNSS field work Working knowledge of DOT/Municipal specs and typical details for storm drainage Valid driver license and insurable driving record Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. View your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law:
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