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Working Foreman, System Construction

Eversource Energy

Hooksett, NHJob$51.88/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$51.88/hr
Location
Hooksett, NH
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Working Foreman oversees daily field operations for civil and below-grade construction activities within substations. The role coordinates crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to complete work safely and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and schedules. It also oversees excavation, trenching, conduit installation, grounding systems, concrete foundations, and backfilling.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Effective Communication, nice to haveTechnical Drawing Interpretation, nice to haveMechanical Aptitude, nice to haveManual Dexterity, nice to haveBasic Math, nice to haveSafe Driving, nice to haveSelf-Direction, nice to haveMicrosoft 360, nice to haveEnvironmental and Safety Procedures, nice to haveTraining Others, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveLifting Up to 75 Pounds, nice to haveFrequent Standing, nice to haveBending, nice to haveKneeling, nice to haveClimbing, nice to haveWorking at Heights, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, nice to have5+ Years Construction Experience, nice to haveSupervisory Experience or Technical Direction, nice to haveValid CDL-a License, nice to have

Full job description

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

The Working Foreman in the Substation Operations General Construction division is responsible for overseeing daily field operations for civil and below-grade construction activities within substations. The Working Foreman coordinates crews, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and schedules. The Working Foreman also oversees excavation, trenching, conduit installation, grounding systems, concrete foundations, and backfilling.

Essential Functions:

  • Interprets and implements company policies, practices and safety rules in the supervision of employees
  • Identifies, selects, plans and implements appropriate procedural methods and techniques and makes decisions based on analysis of information
  • Analyzes operational methods and develops improved procedures as needed
  • Coordinate the delivery of materials, tools, and resources in a timely manner to required job sites
  • Completes evaluations and testing of all tools while accounting for the condition of all tools and equipment
  • Coordinates work assignments with other crews, departments, and contractors as necessary
  • Appraises and evaluates employees and recommends promotions, demotions and disciplinary action
  • Provides training to and instructs others within the department
  • Plans, schedules and reviews work performed and evaluates subordinates
  • Works effectively with subordinates; superiors, interfacing departments and vendors
  • Interpret substation prints and construction drawings
  • Maintain physical fitness allowing for the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing and working at heights

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
  • Ability to perform basic math functions
  • Proven safe driving record
  • Ability to work alone and be self-directed

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience :

  • Minimum of five (5) years extensive construction experience
  • Previous supervisory experience and/or technical direction of others is helpful
  • Computer experience, including Microsoft 360
  • Ability to implement environmental and safety procedures, train others, and participate on teams or committees to help improve processes is desired

Licenses & Certifications:

  • Valid CDL-A License

Working Conditions:

  • Exposure to noise and outdoor conditions
  • Extended driving and travel requirements as needed
  • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
  • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The hourly salary rate for this position is $51.88, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

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Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement :

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,246 open Field Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$51.88/hr
  • US median$25–31/hr293 hourly ranges

This rate, $51.88/hr, is 85% above the US median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the top quarter of Field Operations hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,246 open Field Operations jobs across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Field Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (799 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 388 of the 1,246 open Field Operations jobs (31%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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