Underground Foreman
Lead water and sewer crews in underground operations, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met. Coordinate daily work activities and manage the installation of water, sewer, and storm pipes.
- On-site
- Edmonton, AB
- Posted Jul 24, 2026
- Apply by Aug 24, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
UNDERGROUND FOREMAN – Water & Sewer Construction WCL is looking for an experienced Underground Foreman to lead our water and sewer crews following earthworks. This role is responsible for safety, production, quality, and day-to-day coordination of underground operations. What You Need 5+ years experience in underground water and sewer construction. Previous experience as a Foreman, Lead Hand, or senior underground crew member. Strong knowledge of water, sewer, and storm pipe installation. Solid understanding of line, grade, trench safety, and shoring requirements. Ability to plan daily work, coordinate crews, and manage production targets. Experience working with excavator operators, pipe layers, topmen, and labourers. Ability to read and interpret drawings, grades, and project specifications. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Safety-focused with a strong commitment to site safety and compliance. Required Tickets Valid Class 5 Driver’s License. WHMIS & CSTS 2020 (or willing to obtain). Schedule 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. 6 days on / 1 day off. Perks Benefits. RRSP Program. Boot Allowance. Leadership role with room to grow. If you can lead an underground crew, keep work safe, and deliver quality water and sewer installs, you’ll fit right in at WCL. We appreciate all applications, but only successful candidates will be contacted. Apply today and get to work. About Weinrich Contracting Ltd. Weinrich Contracting Ltd. is an earth works and heavy civil construction company who specializes in excavation, road construction, subdivision development, site preparation, site clean-up, oil and gas construction, and reclamation. WCL predominantly operates in the urban Edmonton and surrounding area, but often operate in the northern and central Alberta oil and gas industry. WCL offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the heavy civil construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast paced environment with plenty of room for career advancement, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals.
What you’ll do
Lead water and sewer crews in underground operations, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met. Coordinate daily work activities and manage the installation of water, sewer, and storm pipes.
Requirements
Requires 5+ years of experience in underground construction with previous leadership experience as a Foreman or Lead Hand. Must possess a Class 5 Driver's License and WHMIS/CSTS 2020 certifications.
Benefits
• Benefits • RRSP Program • Boot Allowance
Listed skills
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Water and Sewer Construction
- Crew Leadership
- Pipe Installation
- Trench Safety
- Shoring Requirements
- Blueprint Reading
- Project Coordination
- Production Management
- Problem Solving
- Site Safety Compliance
Job areas
- Construction
- Trades
- Management & Leadership
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 24, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level