Pipe Layer / Pipe Foreman

Spring Specialty Contracting Ltd.
Location: Various project sites throughout Manitoba, including remote and northern communities
Employment: Full-time, project-based
Schedule: Rotational and extended-hour schedules may be required

About Spring Specialty Contracting

Spring Specialty Contracting Ltd. is a 100% Indigenous-owned and operated contractor specializing in civil construction, underground utilities, environmental work, marine construction and demolition.

We take on the projects others won’t and execute where others can’t. Our crews work throughout Mid-Canada including remote and northern communities, delivering safe, dependable infrastructure under challenging site conditions.

We are currently seeking experienced Pipe Layers and Pipe Foremen to join our civil construction team.

Position Overview

The Pipe Layer / Pipe Foreman will support or lead the installation, repair and replacement of underground water, sewer and drainage systems.

The successful candidate will have practical experience working around excavations, trench boxes, heavy equipment and municipal piping systems. Foreman candidates must be capable of organizing a crew, reading plans and grades, coordinating daily activities and maintaining safe, productive operations.

Responsibilities

- Install watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, service connections, valves, hydrants, manholes and related underground infrastructure
- Read and understand construction drawings, specifications, grades and survey information
- Check line and grade using lasers, levels and other layout equipment
- Prepare pipe bedding and ensure proper pipe alignment, elevation, slope and jointing
- Safely work in and around trenches, excavations and trench-protection systems
- Direct equipment operators during excavation, pipe placement and backfilling
- Assist with pressure testing, leakage testing,



flushing, disinfection, mandrel testing and CCTV inspections
- Install insulated pipe, heat trace and other cold-weather utility components when required
- Identify unsuitable ground, groundwater, conflicting utilities and other site conditions
- Follow safe rigging and lifting procedures when handling pipe, structures and fittings
- Inspect completed work before backfilling and promptly address deficiencies
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
- Complete daily paperwork, equipment records, safety documentation and progress reports
- Work cooperatively with project managers, superintendents, operators, labourers, inspectors and community members

Additional Pipe Foreman Responsibilities

- Lead and supervise pipe crews while maintaining a safe and productive work workplace
- Plan daily work activities, crew assignments, equipment requirements and material needs
- Conduct toolbox meetings, hazard assessments and daily safety inspections
- Confirm construction layout, elevations and grades before installation
- Coordinate equipment, materials, trucking, testing and inspections
- Monitor production and ensure work meets project drawings, specifications and quality requirements
- Track daily quantities, labour hours, equipment usage, delays and extra work
- Mentor less-experienced crew members and promote strong workmanship
- Communicate site conditions, schedule concerns and material requirements to project management




- Represent Spring Specialty Contracting professionally when working with clients, inspectors and community partners

Qualifications

- Previous experience installing underground water, sewer or drainage systems
- Strong understanding of pipe bedding, jointing, line, grade and trench safety
- Experience with PVC, HDPE, C900, ductile iron and insulated piping is an asset
- Ability to read construction drawings and understand elevations and specifications
- Comfortable using pipe lasers, levels, hand tools and power tools
- Knowledge of pressure testing, flushing, disinfection and sewer testing procedures is an asset
- Experience working around excavators, loaders, dozers, skid steers and compaction equipment
- Strong mechanical ability and practical problem-solving skills
- Physically capable of working outdoors and performing demanding tasks in changing weather conditions
- Willingness to travel and work rotational schedules at remote project locations
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and reliable transportation are preferred
- Ground Disturbance, Confined Space Entry, WHMIS, First Aid and other relevant safety certifications are assets
- Foreman applicants must have demonstrated leadership experience on civil or underground utility projects

What We Are Looking For

- A safety-first attitude
- Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
- Pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
- Clear communication and the ability to work as part of a team
- Respect for the communities, clients and crews we work with
- The ability to stay productive and solve problems under challenging site conditions

Please submit your résumé with a brief description of your underground utility experience, safety certifications and availability.

Pay: $30.00-$42.64 per hour

Expected hours: 50.0 – 80.0 per week

Work Location: On the road

📌 Pipe layer & Pipe Foreman (Manitoba)
🏢 Spring Specialty Contracting
📍 Manitoba