Jason Dilley
Littlestown,PA
Summary
Seasoned Senior Utility Foreman with 18 years of hands-on experience in heavy civil construction and high-precision wet utility installation. Deeply technical background in Aviation Maintenance, bringing a unique level of mechanical accuracy, rigorous safety compliance, and 'zero-error' standards to complex municipal and residential sites.
A proven field leader with over a decade of experience direct-supervising crews, managing onsite logistics, and translating complex plans into successful daily production. Expert at keeping projects on track and under budget through proactive crew coordination, strict safety oversight, and a commitment to high-quality installation and clear communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Utility Foreman
C.J. Miller LLC
Hampstead, MD
10.2016 - Current
- Demonstrated strong leadership in supervising and motivating field crews to achieve project goals.
- Lead multi-phase utility installations for large-scale residential and municipal projects.
- Represented the company positively to clients and local communities, enhancing relationships and trust.
- Served as the primary point of contact for Municipal and County Inspectors; manage final inspections for storm drains, sewer, and concrete structures, including the creation of final punch-lists.
- Coordinated directly with Project Superintendents to ensure materials, equipment, and labor are optimized to meet aggressive production timelines.
- Enforced strict adherence to OSHA Subpart P (Trenching) and Confined Space standards to ensure zero-incident job sites
- Perform daily pre-shift equipment inspections and essential maintenance (fluids, greasing, fueling) to ensure maximum machine uptime.
- Conducted thorough inspections of equipment and tools to eliminate safety hazards.
- Ensured all fieldwork met specifications and plans provided by the Superintendent.
- Requisitioned necessary equipment, effectively managing project resources.
Utility Professional / Laborer
C.J. Miller LLC
Hampstead
08.2007 - 10.2016
- Developed foundational expertise in pipe laying, structure setting, and heavy equipment operation.
- Promoted to Foreman based on technical reliability, work ethic, and ability to solve complex field conflicts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)
Westminster, MD01-2003
Skills
Leadership & Project Management:
- Construction Supervision
- Crew Supervision
- Scheduling Coordination
- Budget Management
- Conflict Resolution
Safety & Quality Control
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Control
- Site Inspection
- Trenching and Shoring
Technical Operations (Underground Utilities)
- Underground Utilities
- Pipe Installation
- Pipe Laser & Transit Setup
- Utility Locating
- Dewatering Operations
- Compaction & Backfill
- Pressure & Leak Testing
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Blueprint Interpretation
Certification
- Competent Person Certification: Trenching and Excavation.
- Traffic Control: ATSSA Flagger Certification / Temporary Traffic Control.
- Safety: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety & Health.
- Safety: Confined Space Entry.
- Aviation Technical Training: Extensive background in mechanical systems and safety protocols via Aviation Maintenance program.
Timeline
Senior Utility Foreman
C.J. Miller LLC
10.2016 - Current
Utility Professional / Laborer
C.J. Miller LLC
08.2007 - 10.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Wet Utility Mastery: Expert installation of storm drains, sanitary sewers, and water mains.
- Technical: Pipe installation (PVC, Ductile Iron, HDPE), trenching/shoring, manhole setting, lift station installation, grade checking, and blueprint reading. Ability to interpret complex site plans and cut sheets to establish accurate invert elevations within 0.1-foot tolerances.
- Heavy Equipment Operation: Expert-level operation of CAT 350 and various excavators (large to mini) for precision grading and deep-trench utility work.
- Site Management: Crew supervision (4-5 workers), subcontractor coordination, material procurement, and independent oversight of daily production reports, material logs, machine hours, and crew time tracking.
- Leadership: Successful mentorship of laborers into skilled operators and masons.
- Safety/Equipment: OSHA 30/10-hour certification, confined space entry, heavy equipment operation (excavator, loader).