Underground Construction Field Supervisor

Description

• Communicate findings, deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions to project management and contractors.
• Verify restoration, traffic control, and final site cleanup meet all project and jurisdictional requirements.
• Observe safety practices and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies.
• Document daily construction progress, site conditions, quantities installed, and any deviations or issues encountered.
• Review and confirm underground utility locates, bore paths, and as-built documentation.
• Travel regularly to job sites across New Jersey and nearby states (PA, DE, NY); occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Perform daily field inspections of directional drilling, trenching, and conduit installation activities to verify compliance with project plans, permits, and specifications.
• Monitor construction methods, materials, and workmanship for adherence to standards and quality expectations.
• Support the closeout process by reviewing redlines, as-builts, photos, and punch list items.
• Coordinate with local municipalities, utility owners, and permitting agencies as needed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of directional drilling operations, utility installation standards, and restoration practices.
• Primarily field-based role with daily travel to active construction sites.
• Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head 50 lbs
• Familiarity with DOT, municipal, and environmental regulations governing right-of-way construction.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel daily to multiple job sites.
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred.
• Must be comfortable around heavy equipment and active drilling/construction operations.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital inspection/reporting tools (e.g., Fieldwire, SiteDocs, Fulcrum, or similar).
• 3+ years of experience in construction inspection or field supervision for underground utility, HDD, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, permits, and specifications.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance