Underground Electric (UGE) Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Summary / Objective :

The Underground Electric (UGE) Foreman leads crews in the construction, maintenance, and repair of underground electrical distribution systems across the DFW area. This position is responsible for crew leadership, jobsite safety, and ensuring projects are completed on time, within specifications, and to Venus Construction’s quality standards. The UGE Foreman must possess strong technical knowledge of underground electrical systems and the ability to coordinate work efficiently with other departments and field personnel.

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Lead and supervise crews performing underground electrical distribution construction, maintenance, and repair from plant or station to meter base.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily crew activities including trenching, conduit placement, cable installation, splicing, and terminations.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and weekly safety inspections; communicate safety expectations and ensure crew compliance.
• Perform or direct switching, isolation, splicing, terminating, phasing, and marking / tagging of underground power lines and equipment.
• Manage installation, connection, disconnection, and relocation of transformers, regulators, switches, and related electrical devices.
• Operate or oversee the safe operation of heavy equipment such as excavators, trenchers, and reel trailers.
• Drive and haul equipment and materials to and from job sites as required.
• Maintain accurate daily records of work performed, materials used, and equipment operated.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate crew members to ensure proper technique, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.
• Communicate effectively with superintendents, project managers, and other departments to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and maintain productivity.

Qualifications :

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position, and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add to, or remove duties as necessary.

Venus Construction is an equal opportunity employer & participant in e-verify. Venus Construction does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Company Description

Venus Construction is an award-winning Site Utility Contractor that has been proudly serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex since 1967. Venus Construction is now in its third generation of ownership by the McAda family. We offer underground and infrastructure utility installation for commercial, residential development, multi-family, municipal, and TxDOT projects. Trust is our brand!

Venus Construction is a participant in E-Verify and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Venus Construction is an award-winning Site Utility Contractor that has been proudly serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex since 1967. Venus Construction is now in its third generation of ownership by the McAda family. We offer underground and infrastructure utility installation for commercial, residential development, multi-family, municipal, and TxDOT projects. Trust is our brand!\r\n\r\nVenus Construction is a participant in E-Verify and an Equal Opportunity Employer.