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Temporary Underground Construction Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Underground Foreman

San Jose, CA · On-site

$28 - $36/hr

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics ... Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, and other temporary ...

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics ... Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, and other temporary ...

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics ... Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, and other temporary ...

Laborer

Marquette, MI · On-site

$17 - $24/hr

As the Underground Construction Laborer , you will ultimately be responsible for placing conduit ... shrubs, and placing temporary asphalt where required * Drive company vehicles or operate ...

Underground Works Engineering Lead

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$97K - $127K/yr

Provide technical oversight on temporary works interfaces affecting underground construction. * Provide senior engineering support during construction, including resolution of complex RFIs and ...

Manage aerial, underground, fiber optic, FTTH, coax, and directional drilling operations * Develop ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

Manage aerial, underground, fiber optic, FTTH, coax, and directional drilling operations * Develop ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

This long-term project includes underground construction, fiber installation, pole-mounted ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

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Temp-to-Perm Locations: Smithfield, VA; Hampton, VA; Chesapeake, VA Job Overview We are hiring Underground Power Technicians/Laborers to support underground electrical utility construction projects.

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This long-term project includes underground construction, fiber installation, pole-mounted ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical ...

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How much do temporary underground construction jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary underground construction in the United States is $20.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Underground Construction vs Underground Utility Locator?

AspectTemporary Underground ConstructionUnderground Utility Locator
CertificationsOSHA safety training, possibly CDLOSHA safety training, utility marking certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, outdoor, often in trenchesFieldwork, marking underground utilities
Employer & IndustryConstruction companies, infrastructure projectsUtility companies, excavation firms
Job FocusBuilding and installing underground structures temporarilyLocating and marking existing underground utilities

Temporary Underground Construction involves installing or removing underground infrastructure temporarily, requiring construction skills and safety certifications. In contrast, Underground Utility Locators focus on identifying and marking existing underground utilities to prevent damage during excavation. Both roles are essential in construction and utility industries but differ in their primary tasks and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Underground Construction job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,541 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Underground Construction Manager (Major Subway & Underground Infrastructure Project - New York [...]

Protecnium

Hoboken, NJ • On-site

$120 - $180/hr

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Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Protecnium is an international firm specializing in engineering and technical services ( www.protecnium.com/en ). We are currently looking for an Underground Construction Manager to join our team for a major subway and underground infrastructure project in the New York metropolitan area, USA (on-site position).

  • Project: Major Subway Tunnel and Underground Infrastructure Works.
  • Estimated duration of the position: 2 years.
  • In general, when the project ends, we try to place the employee in other projects to give him/her continuity.
Summary

The Underground Construction Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing conventional underground excavation works associated with station caverns, mined tunnels, shafts, and related underground structures.

The role will oversee drill-and-blast activities, Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) operations, staged excavation sequences, muck removal, scaling, shotcrete application, and the installation of temporary and permanent ground-support systems.

Main Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage conventional underground excavation activities.
  • Oversee construction activities involving station caverns, mined tunnels, shafts, and related underground structures.
  • Manage drill-and-blast and Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) operations.
  • Coordinate staged excavation sequences, muck removal, scaling, and shotcrete application.
  • Oversee the installation of temporary and permanent ground-support systems.
  • Review excavation sequences, work plans, and construction methodologies.
  • Plan manpower, equipment, ventilation, mucking, and underground logistics.
  • Monitor production performance and ground behavior, adapting operations when required.
  • Coordinate interfaces between conventional excavation, TBM, shaft, and structural activities.
  • Supervise subcontractors and unionized workforces, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and technical requirements.
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 10 hours per day, including a 1-hour lunch break.
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