Underground Construction Foreman with 20 Years Experience

David Jones

Mesa, AZ ***** • 480-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Underground construction specialist with 20 years of experience in wet utilities and mining infrastructure. Skilled in water, sewer, and storm drain installation, pipe laying, fabrication, and pressure/chlorination testing. Experienced in supervising and training crews, maintaining strict safety standards, and operating heavy equipment including backhoes and excavators. Known for reliability, problemsolving, and delivering inspectionready work. Open to Laborer and Warehouse Worker positions, bringing a strong work ethic and handson operational experience.

Skills

Construction Site Leadership & Crew Supervision

Blueprint Reading & Project Layout

Materials Planning & Equipment Scheduling

Safety Compliance & JobSite Risk Mitigation

Workforce Training, Mentorship & Performance Coaching

Quality Control & Inspection Readiness

Heavy Equipment Operation (Backhoe, Excavator, Loader Operator)

Pipe Laying, Fitting, Fabrication & Testing (Pressure, Chlorination)

CrossFunctional Collaboration (Engineers, Inspectors, Owners)

Underground Utilities: Sewer, Water & Storm Drain Installation

Work History

Foreman, Team Leader, Superintendent, 01/2022 to 02/2025

Om Construction, Rycon Construction, Redpoint – Mayer, AZ

Led and trained a full crew with little to no prior experience, developing their proficiency in daily operations, safety practices, and jobsite expectations.

Oversaw daytoday site activities, ensuring tasks were completed on schedule and aligned with project requirements.

Interpreted and executed construction blueprints, verifying accuracy and communicating plans clearly to crew members.

Coordinated procurement of materials and ensured proper supplies were ordered to maintain workflow efficiency and minimize downtime.

Oversaw multiple crews across several active job sites, ensuring consistent performance, safety compliance, and alignment with project goals.

Delegated responsibilities based on skill level and project priorities to maximize efficiency and maintain balanced workloads.

Coordinated daily operations, schedules, and workflows across teams to keep all sites on track with tight deadlines.

Superintendent/Lead Pipe Layer, 01/2016 to 01/2022

Sundt Construction – Phoenix, AZ

Planned, laid out, and executed complex pipelaying, fitting, and fabrication activities in accordance with project blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.

Served as the lead pipelayer for crews, performing handson installation work including cutting, fitting, assembling, and aligning piping systems.

Trained and mentored team members—including pipelayers, tail men, and top men—ensuring proper techniques, safety compliance, and consistent workmanship.

Performed pipe testing procedures such as pressure testing and chlorination to verify system integrity, safety, and code compliance.

Operated heavy equipment including backhoes and miniexcavators to support trenching, backfilling, and site preparation tasks.

Ensured accurate grade, alignment, and bedding for all pipe installations by collaborating with surveyors and using appropriate tools and measurements.

Identified issues in the field and implemented corrective actions to prevent delays and maintain highquality installation standards.

Pipe Layer/Laborer, 11/2019 to 08/2021

Hawaii Local 368 – Big Island, HI

Installed sewer, storm drain, and water lines according to project specifications, grade requirements, and safety standards.

Performed trench preparation, bedding, and backfilling to ensure proper support and longterm pipe stability.

Conducted pipe testing—including pressure testing and leak detection—to verify system integrity and compliance with codes.

Education

High School Diploma

Dobson High School - Mesa, AZ

Piping Trade School

Local 368 - Hilo, HI

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