4231 - Solar - General Foreman

About the role

The role involves managing and supervising multiple crews in solar photovoltaic construction, including electrical and civil components. The successful candidate will lead and support safety-related processes and programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and accountabilities of craft workers under supervision.
• Engage with work teams to ensure zero injuries.
• Monitor crews for heat-related injuries and stop work if necessary.
• Create and execute a 3-week schedule and monitor the foreman’s one-week schedule.
• Review and approve crew timecards for correct hours and phase coding.
• Assist in leading incident investigations and review accidents with employees.
• Lead daily pre-job safety planning and identify safety hazards.
• Communicate with supervisors to ensure adequate supplies of tools, materials, and equipment are available.
• Prepare and monitor work progress against the project master schedule.
• Complete performance reviews for subordinates according to Craft Performance Assessment guidelines.
• Ensure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Inspect subordinate’s work for compliance with contract plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Verify locations in the field using drawings/maps.
• Complete daily equipment inspections for equipment being utilized.
• Delegate and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, budgeted man-hours, and schedules to foremen.
• Prepare daily reports and review productivity rates with foremen.

Requirements

• Working experience as a Solar Foreman and Solar Technician.
• Strong working knowledge of solar photovoltaic construction and PV systems.
• Proficiency in scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• NCCER Solar Photovoltaic Installer certification.
• NCCER Electrician certification.
• NCCER Concrete Finishing certification.
• NCCER Carpenter certification.

Skills

• Proficient in scheduling and material control.
• Knowledgeable in estimating fundamentals and job cost management.
• Ability to create and execute a 3-week schedule.
• Experience in leading incident investigations and accident prevention.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Proficiency in using tools and equipment.
• Understanding of safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to inspect and verify work for compliance with plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Experience in managing and supervising multiple crews.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Vendor discounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services.
• B&V Credit Union membership.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with potential for overtime.

Company

Overland Contracting Inc.