Company Description
Carolina Conduit Systems, Inc. (CCS) has been providing underground electrical, communication, and utility infrastructure services across the Southeast since 1996. Our expertise spans complex infrastructure projects, including duct banks, manholes, equipment vaults, direct-buried systems, medium-voltage cable installation, directional drilling, and jack-and-bore operations.
CCS serves a diverse range of clients and projects, including electrical utilities, data centers, distribution facilities, medical campuses, universities, and renewable energy facilities. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality infrastructure solutions through experienced teams and strong project partnerships.
Role DescriptionCarolina Conduit Systems is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to lead field crews and oversee daily operations on underground electrical, communication, and utility construction projects.
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for coordinating field activities, directing crews, maintaining productivity, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans and specifications. The ideal candidate has a strong background in underground utility construction, proven crew leadership experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers and other construction professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and coordinate field crews performing underground utility construction.
- Plan daily work activities and assign tasks based on project priorities and schedules.
- Oversee trenching, excavation, conduit installation, duct bank construction, backfilling, and related activities.
- Coordinate the use of heavy equipment, tools, materials, and labor to maintain efficient operations.
- Ensure compliance with jobsite safety requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.
- Monitor work quality, productivity, and project progress to meet established specifications and deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, inspectors, and crew members.
- Identify and resolve field challenges while maintaining safe and productive operations.
- Maintain accurate records of labor, materials, equipment, and daily jobsite activities.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to crew members while promoting teamwork and accountability.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Construction Foreman or in a comparable construction leadership role.
- Hands-on experience in underground utilities, electrical construction, civil construction, or conduit installation.
- Strong knowledge of trenching, excavation, and underground utility installation practices.
- Ability to coordinate crews, equipment, materials, and daily field operations.
- Working knowledge of construction safety practices, including trenching and excavation safety.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel as needed based on project requirements.
- Valid driver's license preferred, but not required.
What We Value
We value leaders who take ownership of their work, lead by example, prioritize safety, and understand the importance of teamwork, accountability, and quality workmanship. Successful foremen at CCS are hands-on professionals who can manage field operations while building strong, productive crews.
Location: Clayton, NC, with travel as needed based on project requirements.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the Carolina Conduit Systems website or contact me directly via LinkedIn or email at [email protected].
