Foundation Foreman
Watkinsville, GA

Compensation and Schedule:

$45-$55/hr (based on experience)

per diem is $150 per day worked

Normal schedule 4/10 Monday – Thursday

Weekends upon customer request

Overtime for hours over 40/week

Be part of an elite, employee focused, company that provides superior utilities and site development services. Be appreciated for the skills and experience you have! Our employees are more than a number. We are dedicated to building lasting futures for our company, our customers, and our country.

You are more than a number, its time to be treated like it. We are tight knit team that has fun, empowers our team, and allows our employees the opportunity for upward, career progression in this growing company.

Job Summary: Barnett Southern Corporation is seeking an experienced Foundation Foreman to lead deep foundation projects in Watkinsville, GA, and across the state. The Foundation Foreman will oversee crews, ensure safety compliance, and operate heavy equipment to deliver high-quality drilled piers, caissons, and slurry holes. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to our safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead crews on deep foundation projects, including drilled piers, caissons, and slurry holes.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, conducting daily Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and managing work near energized lines.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as drill rigs and cranes, to execute projects in diverse environments (e.g., rock, sand, clay, marshland, urban areas).
• Coordinate project schedules, materials, and manpower to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications to guide project execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure alignment and quality.
• Maintain equipment and conduct routine inspections to ensure operational safety.
• Embrace Barnett Southern’s culture of safety and customer satisfaction.

Job Skills & Qualifications Required:

Must Hold Safety as Top Priority

• Never sacrifice safety for productivity
• Conduct thorough JSA daily and as task changes
• Be able to work efficiently in various geographic areas of the state (rock, sand, clay, marshland, rural and congested city streets)
• Demonstrate safe work practices at all times when working
• Familiarity with working in close proximity to energized lines and substation equipment
• Hold employees accountable for safe work practices

Must Exhibit Leadership Skills

• Take ownership of role and responsibilities
• Good character
• Commitment to seeing a project through
• Interest in developing employees
• Lead not “boss”
• Hold employees accountable for performance
• Open minded
• Must be a problem solver
• Customer Oriented (Internal and External)

Minimum 7 yrs experience in industry including:

• Installing deep foundations
  • Drilled peers
  • Socket Caissons
  • Conventional caissons
  • Advancing Caissons under overhead obstructions (i.e. overhead lines)
  • Slurry holes
• Drilling rock holes
• Setting Poles up to 45K
• Hang girders/arms for substation dead ends
• Operating various drill rigs
• Operating cranes

Statewide Coverage

Benefits:

• Holidays
• Vacation
• 401K
• Insurance
• Eligible for semiannual profit share bonus

Controller
Watkinsville, GA

Compensation:

$120K-$135K/yr (based on experience)

eligibility for yearly performance bonus

Be part of an elite, employee focused, company that provides superior utilities and site development services. Be appreciated for the skills and experience you have! Our employees are more than a number. We are dedicated to building lasting futures for our company, our customers, and our country.

You are more than a number, it’s time to be treated like it. We are tight knit team that has fun, empowers our team, and allows our employees the opportunity for upward, career progression in this growing company.

Job Summary: We are seeking a Controller, in Watkinsville, GA, that will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company and across the state. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Files quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business Administration required.
• Ten years or more of related experience required (civil construction company background highly preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Environment:

• Office.

Benefits:

• Holidays
• Vacation
• 401K
• Insurance
• Eligible for yearly performance bonus

Location

Watkinsville, GA

Pay Range

$50-$55 per hour

Work Schedule

• Monday through Thursday, 10-hour days

• Occasional Fridays and weekends may be required

• Work is primarily out of town with per diem available

Benefits

• Paid holidays

• Vacation

• 401K plan

• Insurance

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Journeyman Lineman with transmission line experience to join our team. This role focuses on the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of overhead electric transmission lines, primarily on de-energized lines using specialized equipment such as cranes, man lifts, bucket trucks, and other tools. The Journeyman Lineman may also guide lower-level classifications and will be assigned to specific projects.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform new construction, maintenance, or repair work on de-energized overhead transmission lines

• Lead crew members in the absence of the Foreman

• String overhead wire

• Adhere strictly to company safety rules and policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of recent field experience in transmission line work

• Proficiency in reading and effectively communicating in English

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required

• Willingness to travel long distances on short notice and work extended periods at various locations

• Ability to lift over 50 lbs

• Competence in inspecting rubber goods and personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Openness to working overtime when requested

• Self-motivated with a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of line work

Application

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.