Job Overview
We are seeking a seasoned and self-directed General Foreman with deep expertise in Structural Concrete, Earthwork, and/or Underground construction to lead field operations across multiple concurrent projects. In this high-autonomy role, you will direct Crew Leads across active jobsites, provide oversight and mentorship to Foremen, and serve as the senior field presence when the Superintendent cannot be on-site. You will be trusted to triage competing priorities, resolve issues independently, and escalate only when necessary. This position is for someone who has already proven they can run a job — and can run several at once.
*** WE ARE ALSO HIRING FOREMEN & (1) DIESEL MECHANIC
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Responsibilities
- Direct Crew Leads and/or Foremen across multiple active jobsites simultaneously, ensuring adherence to project plans, schematics, and safety protocols
- Coordinate jobsite scheduling and sequencing across multiple projects in collaboration with the Superintendents/PMs
- Coordinate with the Procurement Manager on advanced material orders across active projects
- Own safety program compliance across all assigned sites; conduct toolbox talks and inspections and ensure 100% PPE compliance at all times
- Read and interpret full plan sets including civil and structurals; identify conflicts and flag them proactively
- Monitor project progress against schedules across multiple sites; adjust workflows and crew deployment as needed to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
- Track and report on labor, material, and equipment across assigned projects
- Ensure proper execution of structural concrete, earthwork, and/or underground infrastructure scopes
- Foster a team-oriented field culture by mentoring Foremen and Crew Leads, supporting performance accountability, and driving continuous improvement
Necessary Experience & Qualifications
- Proven track record directing multiple crews or jobsites simultaneously with minimal oversight
- Extensive field experience with a thorough understanding of construction management principles and practices
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret full plan sets including grades, elevations, structural plans, and details
- Ability to obtain PG&E OQ certifications
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs
- Willingness to get First Aid/CPR Certified if not already
- Comfortable utilizing technology in the field and office — smartphone, tablet, and construction management software (Bluebeam or similar) for documentation, plan mark ups, reporting, and communication
- Strong documentation skills
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
- OSHA 30 certification
- Competent Person certification for excavation/trenching
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Ability to operate heavy equipment a plus
- Spanish speaking a plus
MUST HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, EARTHWORK, OR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. NO OTHER TRADES CONSIDERED.
Compensation
- Base Pay: $50+/hr, commensurate with experience
- Annual Bonus: Awarded at company discretion
About TCE
Thiessen Construction & Engineering LLC is a California-based civil and structural concrete subcontracting company specializing in structural concrete, earthwork, and utilities across residential (hill side, custom homes) commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Our jobsites are primarily located throughout the Bay Area/East Bay — from Pleasanton and Fremont to Walnut Creek and Brentwood — so local candidates or those already working in this corridor are strongly preferred. We're a company where the people in the field drive project success — and we pay and treat them accordingly. You'll have real autonomy, a direct line to leadership, and the opportunity to grow with a company actively expanding its book of work.
TCE is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
