General Foreman (Underground)

Job Overview:

Primoris Services Corporation is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada.

Q3 Contracting (Q3C), a division of Primoris Services Corporation, is a publicly owned and operated construction contracting company that provides both specific and turnkey services for its customers in the gas, oil, electric and telecommunications industry. We are headquartered in Minnesota, with branch offices in Colorado, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

We are seeking an experienced and safety-driven General Foreman to oversee underground gas distribution construction operations. This role is responsible for managing multiple crews, coordinating field activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and delivering projects on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, extensive underground utility experience, and a deep understanding of gas distribution systems.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of underground gas distribution crews and subcontractors
• Oversee installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of underground gas mains and services
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with OSHA, company policies, and local/state regulations
• Conduct daily job site safety meetings and enforce safe work practices
• Plan manpower, equipment, and material needs for assigned projects
• Monitor production schedules and project progress to meet deadlines and budgets
• Read and interpret utility plans, blueprints, and specifications
• Coordinate with project managers, inspectors, municipalities, and utility representatives
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and timesheets
• Train, mentor, and develop field personnel and foremen
• Identify and resolve field issues proactively to minimize delays and operational disruptions
• Ensure proper restoration and cleanup of work sites

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in underground gas distribution construction
• Strong knowledge of underground utility installation methods, gas distribution systems, and pipeline safety practices
• Ability to lead multiple crews in a fast-paced construction environment
• Experience with excavation, trenching, shoring, and heavy equipment operations
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and utility industry standards
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions and travel to job sites as needed
   

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience as a Foreman or General Foreman preferred
• CDL preferred but not required

Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing.

Compensation and Benefits: 

• $42.71 - $43.71/hour. Pay dependent on experience and union pay scale.
• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• This is a union position, which means additional benefits may be offered directly through the union. Some benefits may include health insurance, apprenticeship and skilled training, continuing education, pension plans, and other resources. For more information, contact the local union.

Qualified Veterans, Minorities and Women encouraged to apply.

Company Overview:

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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