What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe Utility Superintendent position at The Sunrock Group?
Location: Raleigh–Durham & Surrounding Areas
About Sunrock
At Sunrock, we’re more than a construction company — we’re a family-owned business building the future of North Carolina. We invest in our people with training, safety, and career growth opportunities so you can build a lasting career, not just a job.
What We Offer
- Highly competitive pay is based on skill and certifications annual bonus opportunity
- Relocation assistance
- 3 weeks of PTO, Increases up to 5 weeks with years of service
- 8 paid holidays start on day 1
- Guaranteed 40 hours (Winter)
- Ability to earn extra cash with $1000 referral program
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life)
- Disability and other benefits that pay CASH directly to you
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Safety Incentive Program
- Apprenticeship and Lead/Foreman Development Programs
- Well-maintained modern equipment.
Position Summary:
The Utility Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all aspects of underground utility installation. Including water, sewer, storm drain, and related systems, on Sunrock’s heavy civil projects. This position ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on budget, and in compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Coordination
- Review project drawings, specifications, and schedules.
- Plan manpower, equipment, and material needs for daily and weekly operations.
- Coordinate utility work with grading, paving, and subcontractor operations.
- Field Supervision & Leadership
- Direct and supervise utility crews in the installation of utilities such as water, sewer, storm, and related systems.
- Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to foremen, operators, and laborers.
- Foster teamwork and resolve field conflicts.
- Quality Control & Compliance
- Ensure utility installations meet plans, codes, and company standards.
- Oversee testing, inspections, and as-built documentation.
- Maintain accuracy and prevent rework.
- Safety Management
- Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
- Monitor trench safety, confined space operations, and daily toolbox talks.
- Stop unsafe work immediately and correct hazards.
- Resource Management
- Manage manpower, equipment, and material resources to maximize productivity.
- Track material usage.
- Ensure efficient use of company resources.
- Communication & Documentation
- Serve as the primary point of contact for utility operations in the field.
- Communicate effectively with the Construction manager, General Superintendent, project managers, engineers, inspectors, and utility companies.
- Problem-Solving & Cost Control
- Identify and resolve conflicts with existing utilities or unforeseen site conditions.
- Support change order documentation and assist with RFIs.
- Monitor productivity to maintain budget and schedule goals.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in utility construction supervision within heavy civil projects.
- Strong knowledge of underground utility installation, trenching, and compaction methods.
- Proven leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and specifications.
- OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training preferred.
- Valid driver’s license
Join us and pave the way to success! Apply now and let's build a brighter future together.
Job Locations: Employees are expected to have their own transportation to the jobsite and be there by starting time. Start time may be adjusted due to seasons, job type, or schedule. Typically, this is 7 AM. Sunrock hires and places new hires based off open positions needed on our crews. Sunrock cannot guarantee that employees will work close to where they live. Nor can we make changes to our crews to accommodate such requests.
Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.