Lead from the trench. Build infrastructure that lasts. Gulf Operators is looking for a Civil Pipe Foreman who takes pride in leading crews, delivering quality work, and maintaining safe, well-organized job sites. From water and sewer systems to storm drainage and underground utilities, you will turn plans into progress, coordinate daily pipe activities, solve field challenges, and help deliver critical civil infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Put Safety First - Lead by example and ensure work is completed safely, responsibly, and in accordance with company policies, project requirements, and safe excavation and trenching practices.
- Plan the Day - Turn drawings, specifications, pipe profiles, grades, and project plans into clear daily work activities, safety plans, GPS, and crew requirements.
- Lead in the Field - Direct pipe crews, operators, labourers, and subcontractors, set clear priorities, and keep work moving safely and productively.
- Install It Right - Coordinate excavation, trenching, bedding, pipe installation, structures, backfill, compaction, testing, and restoration activities.
- Keep Everyone Connected - Communicate daily priorities, field conditions, utility conflicts, material requirements, and progress with crews, supervision, survey, and project management.
- Manage Production - Track daily quantities, labour, equipment, materials, and productivity to support project cost and production targets.
- Deliver Quality - Ensure pipe grades, elevations, slopes, bedding, installation, compaction, and testing meet drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
- Lead with Accountability - Set clear expectations, coach your team, and drive results in Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule, and Production.
Qualifications
- Education - High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical or college training is an asset.
- Experience - 5+ years of civil pipe or underground utility construction experience, with previous Foreman, Lead Hand, or field leadership experience considered an asset.
- Leadership - Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and crew leadership skills.
- Civil Pipe Knowledge - Experience with watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage systems, manholes, catch basins, excavation, trenching, bedding, backfill, and compaction.
- Drawings & Grades - Ability to read and understand construction drawings, pipe profiles, grades, elevations, slopes, and specifications.
- Technology - Comfortable with Microsoft 365; experience with Microsoft Project, B2W Track, Bluebeam Revu, GPS, and machine control technology is an asset.
- Certifications & Licensing - Valid driver's license required; related technical training and certifications are assets.
What’s in it for You?
- Build Your Career - Grow through hands-on field experience, mentorship, technical training, and professional development opportunities.
- Make Your Mark - Lead pipe crews in the field and take pride in seeing your team's work become critical infrastructure that serves communities and customers.
- Work That Keeps You Engaged - Work across a variety of challenging civil and underground utility projects, solving field problems and continuing to build your expertise.
- Build Your Community - Help deliver water, sewer, drainage, and other infrastructure that supports the communities where we live and work, while having opportunities to get involved and give back.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits - Enjoy industry-leading compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Ready to Lead in the Field?
If you are an experienced civil pipe foreman who takes pride in leading crews and delivering safe, productive, and quality underground utility work, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and build your next chapter with Gulf Operators.
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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