Civil General Foreman

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Northern California is seeking an experienced Underground Utilities Construction Superintendent / Foreman to lead one of our underground utilities projects.

This hands-on leadership role drives planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex water, sewer, storm drain, and related utilities. You will oversee field operations, manage crews and subcontractors, ensure safety and schedule adherence, and coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in underground utilities construction.
• Proven track record managing large-scale underground utility projects.
• Knowledge of shoring, trench safety, and CAL-OSHA/OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all underground utilities construction projects and crews.
• Manage daily field operations, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Ensure safety, on-schedule, and on-budget project delivery.
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, utility companies, and municipalities.
• Prepare project schedules, reports, and change orders.
• Mentor and develop field personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

OSHA/Cal-OSHA knowledge

Plan reading & interpretation

Safety mindset

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY McCarthy is a well-established civil construction company specializing in infrastructure projects. We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-onUnderground Utilities Construction Superintendent / Foreman to lead our one of our underground utilities projects. This is a key leadership role responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of underground utility construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all aspects of underground utilities construction projects (water, sewer, storm drain, gas, electrical, and telecommunications).
• Manage daily field operations, crews, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, utility companies, and municipalities.
• Enforce strict safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Prepare project schedules, reports, and change orders.
• Mentor and develop field personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10+ years of direct experience running construction of underground utilities (water, sewer, storm drain, etc.).
• Proven track record successfully managing large-scale underground utility projects from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of underground construction methods, shoring, trench safety, and relevant regulations (OSHA, CAL-OSHA, etc.).
• Experience reading and interpreting civil engineering plans and specifications.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and manage physically demanding environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Bay area.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., 30-Hour OSHA, Trenching & Excavation, etc.).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Northern California locations only, the salary for this position is $150,000 dependent on location. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

Disclaimer

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.