General Foreman (Mesquite, Texas) – Austin Bridge & Road

Austin External; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching

100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking an experienced General Foreman to lead field operations on heavy civil highway projects in Mesquite, TX. You will supervise crews, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence across multiple site activities.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive field experience, and proficiency with construction management tools. On-site work is required, with benefits and an ESOP-owned culture in a long-standing, U.S.-based firm.

Qualifications

• Led field operations for heavy civil projects.
• Ensured safety protocols and quality control on-site.
• Coordinated subcontractors and material logistics.
• Managed daily reporting and scheduling to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for construction projects, ensuring adherence to plans, schedules and safety standards.
• Implement and enforce jobsite safety protocols, conduct hazard assessments, and coordinate with safety personnel and inspectors.
• Maintain equipment and training for operators; manage hand tools and storage.
• Plan site logistics with Project Manager, including sequences, equipment staging and traffic control.
• Develop and manage daily and weekly schedules, optimizing crews, equipment and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Paving crews management

Construction management software

Safety compliance

Communication & teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

General Foreman (Mesquite, Texas) – Austin Bridge & Road

Requisition Number: GENER035121

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Mesquite, TX, USA

Description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an experienced General Foreman to support heavy civil highway projects in Mesquite, Texas. This role is critical for managing daily field operations, ensuring quality and safety, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining strong relationships with project stakeholders. They will supervise and coordinate workers (both skilled and unskilled) engaged in various types of construction projects (e.g., highway structures, clearing right-of-way, pile driving, preparing subgrade, laying road surface, installing curb, installing underground utilities, traffic control, concrete paving of streets, and related lime and dirt work).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Foremen
• Skilled and semi-skilled hourly employee-owners

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day field operations for construction projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, and safety standards.
• Implement and enforce jobsite safety protocols, conduct hazard assessments, and coordinate with safety personnel and inspectors.
• Maintain all equipment assigned to crew and conduct preventive maintenance training for their operators. Also responsible for various hand tools and the proper storage of all equipment at the end of each day
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan site logistics, including sequences, equipment staging, and traffic control.
• Develop and manage daily and weekly schedules, ensuring efficient use of crews, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and execution of work.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve field issues and optimize productivity.
• Track labor, equipment, and material costs, and assist in schedule and budget adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable construction laws, codes, and company policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, inspectors, engineers, and vendors.
• Support team development through training, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, and documentation.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction
• Proven leadership in managing paving crews and subcontractors on complex roadway or infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in construction management software (e.g., HCSS Heavy Job) and daily reporting tools.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety and quality control.
• Willingness to work night shifts and extended hours as required by project demands.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be available for on-call work as needed.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement ).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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