Utility Foreman - Blythe Development Co

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We are now 100% Employee Owned!

The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.

General Description

The foreman supervises field operations of a pipe crew. They will also engage in the trade work performed by the crew.

Key Duties

- Knowledgeable in the areas of pipework for sanitary sewer, drains, and watermains

- Directly supervisors pipe crew, reporting to Superintendent

- Operates and supervises the operation of heavy equipment on project sites

- Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications

- Provides reports on time and materials

- Ensure all safety precautions and quality standards are met

- Use of heavy equipment and supervision of the use of heavy equipment

- Dewatering, bypass pumping, wet utilities, heavy equipment, line alignment, leak testing

- Knowledge of local specifications, materials, and methods

- Flexibility with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes

Requirements

- Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ lbs

- Proven experience supervising subsurface construction, ability to multi-task and resolve issues

Benefits

- Employee Stock Ownership Program

- Paid Time Off

- 401k + matching

- Company-provided cell phone

- Truck allowance or company-provided truck

- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance programs

EEO Employer

Drug-Free Workplace