Underground Utilities Project Manager Jobs in Utah

Foreman – Underground Utilities

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Competitive Hourly Wage + Full Benefits Package
Compensation is based on experience, relevant heavy civil construction background, job stability, leadership experience, and overall qualifications.

Join Kinkaid Civil Construction

Kinkaid Civil Construction (KCC) is a growing, family-owned and 100% employee-owned (ESOP) heavy civil contractor headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. We specialize in underground wet utilities, earthwork, and roadway infrastructure while self-performing the majority of our work throughout Arizona and Utah.

Our employee-owners take pride in building critical infrastructure that serves our communities. We believe in safety, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and developing long-term careers for our employees.

Position Summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking an experienced Foreman – Underground Utilities to lead field crews performing underground utility installation on heavy civil construction projects throughout Utah. This position is responsible for planning daily work activities, supervising field personnel, coordinating equipment and materials, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience installing underground wet utilities, including water, sewer, and storm drain systems, and is a proven leader who can motivate crews while maintaining Kinkaid's high standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise underground utility crews on heavy civil construction projects.
• Plan, organize, and direct daily field operations to meet production goals and project schedules.
• Read and interpret construction plans, utility profiles, specifications, and grade stakes.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers, survey crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and utility representatives.
• Oversee the installation of water, sewer, storm drain, force main, and related underground utility systems.
• Ensure proper trenching, shoring, bedding, pipe installation, testing, backfilling, and restoration procedures are followed.
• Verify utility installation meets project specifications, municipal standards, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, trucking, and subcontractor activities.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and excavation safety requirements.
• Complete daily production reports, equipment logs, safety documentation, and employee time records.
• Identify and resolve field issues while maintaining open communication with project leadership.
• Train, mentor, and develop Lead Men, Equipment Operators, Laborers, and Pipelayers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support successful project completion.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of underground utility construction experience in heavy civil construction.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience as a Foreman, Lead Man, or equivalent supervisory role.
• Extensive experience installing water, sewer, storm drain, and related underground utility systems.
• Strong understanding of trench safety, excavation methods, utility installation practices, and backfill procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility profiles, specifications, and grade stakes.
• Experience coordinating crews, equipment, subcontractors, and daily production activities.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and safe excavation practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Requirements

• OSHA 30 certification.
• Competent Person – Excavation certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience working on municipal, public infrastructure, and private development projects.
• Experience with dewatering systems and deep excavations.
• Experience using GPS, laser, and pipe laser equipment.
• CDL Class A or B is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Equipment Experience

• Excavators
• Wheel Loaders
• Backhoes
• Dozers
• Skid Steers
• Trench Boxes and Shoring Systems
• Pipe Lasers
• Laser Levels
• GPS Grade Control Systems
• Compaction Equipment
• Dewatering Equipment
• Utility Installation Tools and Equipment

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kinkaid Civil Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Recruitment & Agency Policy

Kinkaid Civil Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resume submitted without a current, signed agreement with Kinkaid Civil Construction will become the property of Kinkaid Civil Construction, and no placement fee will be paid.