Supervisor Water, Sewer & Pipe

Job Title: Sewer Water & Pipe Construction Supervisor (Working Supervisor)

Department: Operations
Reports To: Project Manager
Company: Cobalt Civil LLC
Location: Winchester IN (Travel Required)
Job Type: Full-Time
Effective Date: 4/7/2026

About Us:

Since its inception Cobalt Civil LLC has achieved notoriety within the electric and natural gas utility industries as a go-to provider of customized utility services providing industry-leading innovations techniques and products to serve our long-term clients needs. Among other services we provide municipal sewer and water utility services subsurface excavation job-site development land planning and improvement bolts-down installation maintenance and repair of civil works and towers for electrical utilities.

Cobalt Civil consistently delivers superior results and surpasses its customers expectations in both quality of performance and safety of delivery.

As our company continues to grow we are seeking a hands-on leader to support our underground utility operations.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Working Supervisor to lead and work alongside a crew of 34 team members on sewer water and storm pipe projects. This role combines hands-on pipe installation and equipment operation with field leadership responsibilities. The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations coordinating with project teams and customers and ensuring Safety Quality and Production goals are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supervise and work alongside a crew of 34 employees in underground utility construction
• Install sewer water and storm pipe including trenching grading and backfilling
• Operate heavy equipment (excavators loaders trenchers) as needed
• Plan daily work assign tasks and track production against project schedules
• Ensure all safety protocols pre-job planning and quality standards are followed
• Conduct safety meetings observations and assist with incident investigations
• Read and interpret blueprints grades and construction drawings (including field markups)
• Act as a conduit between field crews Project Managers and customer representatives
• Coordinate materials and ensure proper quantities (aggregate pipe concrete) are available
• Maintain daily reports documentation and time entry for the crew
• Collaborate with Project Managers to meet milestones and address delays
• Train mentor and develop crew members

Qualifications:

• 5 years of underground utility construction experience (sewer water storm)
• 2 years of supervisory or crew lead experience in civil/site construction
• Strong hands-on experience operating heavy equipment
• Proficient in reading plans grades and utility layouts
• Knowledge of trenching shoring and pipe installation practices
• Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications (Excel Word Outlook)
• OSHA 30 Hour Certification preferred
• CDL Class A preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel as required for project needs

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health dental and vision benefits
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (if applicable)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a growing company