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Construction Foreman / Project Manager

Drish Construction, Inc.
Fairfield, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/12/2027

We are seeking motivated, hard-working individuals to join our underground utilities team as an On-site Foreman. This is a hands-on, outdoor role offering long-term growth opportunities for individuals with a strong work ethic.

Job Requirements:

Run day-to-day field operations on road construction and underground utility projects — grading, water and sewer main installation, and concrete flat work/structures. You're the person on site who turns plans into finished work: reading drawings, laying out the job, directing the crew, and making the calls that keep production moving without cutting corners on safety or spec.

What You'll Do

  • Lead daily crew operations: assign tasks, set pace, keep multiple work fronts (excavation, pipe-laying, concrete) moving together
  • Read and work from civil plans, utility drawings, and grade stakes; verify cut/fill and pipe grade/slope before and during install
  • Oversee installation of water and sewer mains — trenching, bedding, pipe-laying, tie-ins, backfill and compaction
  • Direct concrete work: form work, pours, finishing, and curing for curb, sidewalk, structures, or pavement as scoped
  • Run a daily safety briefing (tailgate talk) and enforce trench safety/shoring, traffic control, and PPE compliance on every shift
  • Coordinate equipment and material needs with the yard/PM so the crew is never standing around waiting
  • Communicate progress, delays, and field changes to the superintendent or PM in real time
  • Maintain daily logs: hours, quantities installed, materials used, weather delays, incidents
  • Handle utility locates, inspector coordination, and on-site QC checks (compaction tests, grade checks, pipe inspection) before cover-up

What You Bring

  • Proven experience running crews on underground utility and/or road construction projects
  • Working knowledge of trench safety standards (OSHA 1926 Subpart P) and ability to act as a competent person on site
  • Ability to read civil/utility plans and set or verify grade
  • Experience with concrete forming, pouring, and finishing
  • Strong communication skills — able to direct a crew, talk to inspectors, and report clearly to management
  • Valid driver's license; CDL a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27 - $35

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