General Foreman/construction Manager

Aerotek; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Per diem and travel accommodations

Onsite work environment

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a seasoned construction field leader for nationwide contract-to-hire opportunities in Fremont, CA. The role covers field leadership, overseeing large crews, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety compliance on active job sites.

The position demands 5+ years leading complex projects, strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, and the ability to read civil, structural, and electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience in a leadership role (Superintendent, Foreman, Site Manager, or similar)
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical construction drawings
• Proven experience working in fastpaced, fieldbased construction environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead large crews and manage subcontractors on active jobsites
• Experience operating heavy equipment, including forklifts, reach forklifts, skid steers, bobcats, scissor lifts

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite technical support to ensure highquality installation and maximize system performance
• Translate and interpret civil, structural, and electrical construction drawings to support installation
• Enforce strict OSHA and site safety standards; ensure no work proceeds without full compliance
• Lead, document, and report on jobsite safety meetings
• Support preconstruction planning, including plan review, constructability, manpower planning, and sequencing
• Perform material takeoffs, requisitions, and review subcontractor scopes of work
• Maintain communication with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients to ensure project alignment
• Partner with Project Management to develop schedules and provide daily reporting on project progress, material deliveries, installation challenges, equipment issues, and overall site activity
• Coordinate daily work activities with subcontractors, electricians, temporary labor, and internal personnel
• Drive quality control standards across all phases of installation
• Lead and support largescale field operations, including crews of 300+ personnel
• Provide technical guidance on electrical systems and building components to field teams and subcontractors
• Train field teams and clients on specialized tools, including Huck tool setup, maintenance, and servicing

Skills

Construction leadership

Blueprint reading

Electrical systems knowledge

Site supervision

Subcontractor coordination

Project scheduling

Quality control

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Large crew management

Tools

Forklifts

Reach forklifts

Skid steers

Bobcats

Scissor lifts

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite technical support to ensure highquality installation and maximize system performance

• Translate and interpret civil, structural, and electrical construction drawings to support installation

• Enforce strict OSHA and site safety standards; ensure no work proceeds without full compliance

• Lead, document, and report on jobsite safety meetings

• Support preconstruction planning, including plan review, constructability, manpower planning, and sequencing

• Perform material takeoffs, requisitions, and review subcontractor scopes of work

• Maintain communication with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients to ensure project alignment

• Partner with Project Management to develop schedules and provide daily reporting on:

• Project progress

• Material deliveries

• Installation challenges

• Equipment and tool issues

• Overall site activity

• Coordinate daily work activities with subcontractors, electricians, temporary labor, and internal personnel

• Drive quality control standards across all phases of installation

• Lead and support largescale field operations, including crews of 300+ personnel

• Provide technical guidance on electrical systems and building components to field teams and subcontractors

• Train field teams and clients on specialized tools, including Huck tool setup, maintenance, and servicing

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience in a leadership role (Superintendent, Foreman, Site Manager, or similar)

• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems

• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical construction drawings

• Proven experience working in fastpaced, fieldbased construction environments

• Demonstrated ability to lead large crews and manage subcontractors on active jobsites

• Experience operating heavy equipment, including:

• Forklifts / Reach Forklifts

• Skid steers / Bobcats

• Scissor lifts

• Strong understanding of construction tools, equipment, and jobsite operations

Top Skills Construction management, field leadership, commercial construction, site supervision, subcontractor coordination, electrical systems knowledge, blueprint reading, safety compliance, project scheduling, quality control, heavy equipment operation, and largescale crew management.

Project Details

Location: Nationwide (travel required across the United States)

Type: ContracttoHire

Schedule: Varies by project; overtime may be required

Pay and Compensation

Pay: Competitive annual salary based onexperience

Per Diem & Travel Package

• $80/day per diem (7 days per week)

• Hotel accommodations fully covered

• Flights arranged and covered through Aerotek travel services

• Rental car provided

• Reimbursable mileage when preapproved

Work Environment

• Largescale commercial and/or industrial construction project sites

• Outdoor and active construction environments

• Must maintain compliance with all PPE and safety requirements

• Highproduction, fastpaced jobsite with large crews and multiple trades

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.