Foreman - CIPP

Job Summary

Lead and coordinate field crew performing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) projects. Responsible for safe and efficient jobsite operations, crew supervision, equipment and material readiness, CIPP installation and curing activities, quality control, documentation, communication, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, permits, work orders, and site conditions; coordinate daily work activities with the Superintendent and other project personnel.


• Supervise, train, and develop field crews; assign tasks, monitor performance, and assist with field work and equipment operation as needed.


• Lead pre-task planning and job hazard assessments; enforce company safety requirements, applicable OSHA standards, and site-specific procedures; exercise stop-work authority.


• Coordinate site setup, traffic control, access, bypass pumping or flow management when required, and protection of existing utilities, structures, the public, and the environment.


• Oversee preparation of host pipe, including cleaning, debris removal, CCTV inspection, and verification of readiness for liner installation.


• Coordinate receipt, handling, storage, preparation, and installation of CIPP liners and associated materials in accordance with project specifications and manufacturer requirements.


• Oversee liner insertion, inflation, curing, cooling, and finishing activities using the specified installation method and equipment; monitor required process parameters and address deviations.


• Ensure proper setup, operation, inspection, and maintenance of CIPP equipment,  curing equipment, compressors, pumps, generators, hoses, and related tools, as applicable.


• Oversee reinstatement of service connections, final CCTV inspections, site restoration, and completion of punch-list items as required by the project.


• Implement quality-control procedures and maintain required installation records, including liner and material information, curing data, inspection results, and other project documentation.


• Ensure confined-space entry, atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, rescue planning, and related controls are performed by appropriately trained and authorized personnel when applicable.


• Identify and address hazards associated with pressurized systems, chemicals and resins, moving equipment, traffic, and wastewater exposure.


• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are safely loaded, transported, secured, cleaned, and maintained; conduct required vehicle and equipment inspections and report deficiencies.


• Maintain a clean, secure worksite and take steps to prevent injury, property damage, spills, and environmental impacts.


• Accurately complete daily production reports, safety and incident reports, material usage records, and other required documentation using Track/Bid2Win and other company systems.


• Enter and submit crew hours accurately and ensure required timecard approvals or signatures are obtained.


• Monitor production, schedule, labor, material usage, and workmanship; communicate delays, changed conditions, and resource needs promptly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education


• 5+ years of experience in underground utility construction, pipeline rehabilitation, or related construction, including experience with cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) installation


• Previous experience supervising field crews and coordinating daily construction activities


• Knowledge of CIPP installation methods, liner materials, curing processes, equipment operation, and quality-control requirements


• Experience with pipe cleaning, CCTV inspection, bypass pumping, service lateral reinstatement, and related pipeline rehabilitation activities


• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, permits, and manufacturer installation procedures


• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, confined-space entry requirements, hazard abatement, and applicable construction safety standards


• Completion of required OSHA, competent person, confined-space, and other applicable safety training


• Ability to identify and address hazards associated with pressurized equipment, chemical resins, wastewater, and underground utilities


• Knowledge of CIPP equipment, including curing systems, compressors, pumps, generators, and associated tools


• Knowledge of street and highway traffic regulations and safety precautions when working on or near roadways


• Thorough knowledge of applicable safety standards and Underground Facilities Law (Blue Stake, Arizona 811)


• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to accurately complete daily reports, production records, equipment inspections, and employee timecards


• Strong focus on safety, quality, integrity, accountability, productivity, and teamwork


• Flexibility to work weekdays, nights, weekends, and extended hours as project schedules require


• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, bend, and perform physically demanding work throughout the day


• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally


• Ability to work in confined spaces when properly trained and authorized


• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, eye protection, reflective vest, gloves, and composite-toed boots


• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat


• Valid driver's license and clean driving record


• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus


• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Outdoor elements, including extreme heat, varying weather conditions, equipment noise, dust, and uneven terrain


• Active construction sites, roadways, traffic, moving equipment, and underground utilities


• Wastewater, sewage, chemical resins, fumes, vapors, and other materials associated with CIPP installation and pipeline rehabilitation


• Pressurized equipment, hoses, and curing systems


• Confined spaces, including manholes and underground structures, when properly trained and authorized


• Physical activities including prolonged standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, and pulling


• Work schedules that may include nights, weekends, extended shifts, and emergency or time-sensitive operations