Civil Foreman

Position Summary

Our Civil Foreman will be located in the field at one of our project sites within the United States. The ideal candidate is a positive force on the jobsite, open to feedback, and eager to learn and develop others. This is a field-based, hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing civil construction activities associated with utility-scale solar projects. The Civil Foreman supports daily field operations, ensures work is completed safely and efficiently, and leads crews in delivering quality work while maintaining project schedules.

Duties

• Site layout using GPS, laser level, and string line
• Earthwork activities including grading, cut/fill operations, and site preparation
• Road construction and maintenance
• Laydown yard construction
• Excavation and trenching
• Underground utility installation
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) implementation and compliance
• Erosion and sediment control installation and maintenance
• Culvert and drainage system installation
• Equipment pad construction
• Concrete foundations and flatwork preparation
• Aggregate placement and compaction
• Fine grading and final site stabilization
• Civil punch list completion
• Civil QA/QC inspections
• Reading and interpreting civil drawings, grading plans, and specifications
• Production tracking and daily reporting
• Coordination with survey, mechanical, electrical, and subcontractor crews
• Heavy equipment coordination and safe operation practices

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil crews while promoting a strong safety culture
• Plan daily work activities and assign manpower, equipment, and materials
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Management, Survey, and other trades to maintain project schedules
• Identify and resolve field issues while maintaining quality standards
• Complete Tier Boards, production tracking, and required documentation
• Mentor and develop crew members through hands-on training and coaching
• Must be able to train others on at least one complete Civil Scope (Earthwork, Underground Utilities, Roads & Drainage, or SWPPP Compliance)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Civil Foreman or Lead on utility-scale solar, heavy civil, commercial, or industrial construction projects
• Experience supervising crews performing earthwork, grading, underground utilities, roads, drainage, and erosion control
• Strong understanding of SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) requirements and environmental compliance
• Experience reading and interpreting civil construction drawings and grading plans
• Knowledge of GPS layout equipment, laser levels, and surveying practices
• Experience coordinating heavy equipment operations including dozers, excavators, graders, rollers, loaders, and skid steers
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and construction best practices
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to accurately complete production tracking and daily field documentation

Requirements

• Able to lift 50+ pounds
• Able to perform repetitive physical activities including stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, and reaching
• Able to stand or walk for extended periods
• Able to work outdoors in various and often extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow, as safety permits
• Comfortable working around heavy equipment, dust, noise, and other construction-related hazards
• Able to follow detailed instructions while providing leadership and direction to crews
• Strong teamwork, planning, communication, and organizational skills
• Models excellence in safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and professionalism
• Actively embodies Signal's Core Principles and the One Team Approach through collaboration, accountability, and communication
• Maintains accurate documentation of field decisions, production tracking, Tier Boards, and daily reports

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required
• OSHA 30 preferred
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred
• Heavy equipment operation experience is a plus
• Previous utility-scale solar civil construction experience strongly preferred