Underground Foreman at Team Kline – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Job Description: Underground Foreman
Reports To: Underground Project Manager
Direct Reports: Apprentices

Join Team Kline – Where you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner!
When you join Team Kline you become an employee owner, sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004, we’ve grown to around 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Omaha, and Kansas City. We’ve expanded our services to include HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and more!

Job Summary:
The Underground Foreman oversees site preparation, excavation, trenching, and other underground activities. This role includes managing daily activities, maintaining equipment, collaborating with the Project Managers and customers to meet project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and guide the underground crew, ensuring tasks are completed according to project plans.
• Work with Project Managers to plan and schedule activities; coordinate with other trades on-site.
• Interpreting blueprints and layouts.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct regular inspections.
• Monitor work quality and ensure it meets company and client standards.
• Manage materials, tools, and equipment; track labor hours and material usage.
• Maintain daily logs and report progress to the Project Manager.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years in underground; 1+ years in a supervisory role.
• Concrete finishing knowledge and experience.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, customer service, blueprint reading and communication abilities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and travel to job sites.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to be insured under company vehicle insurance policy.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of working in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and rain.
• Stamina to stand, walk, and operate equipment for extended periods.
• Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.

Work Environment:

• Outdoor:
  • Primarily outdoor work, often in challenging weather conditions.
  • Exposure to construction sites with varying levels of noise, dust, and heavy equipment operation.
  • Frequent interaction with crew members, subcontractors, and other site personnel.

Safety Requirements:

• Comply with OSHA safety guidelines and wear PPE as needed.
• Report hazards and follow safe work practices.

Why Team Kline?

• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
• Financial Security: 401k with a company match, plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
• Paid Time Off: Company paid holidays, and up to five weeks of paid time off!
• Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC, and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities
• Fun Perks: Company outings, opportunities to win cash prizes, and a team environment like no other.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values you and your contributions, then we can’t wait to meet you!