Mechanical General Foreman (BESS EPC)

About the Role

This position manages and provides on-site supervision of all working Foremen and technical leads in the field on utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The General Foreman ensures safe, productive, and quality construction while controlling costs. This role requires independent decision-making, scheduling of labor, materials, tools, and equipment, and adherence to project specifications and contract requirements. The General Foreman provides technical expertise for mechanical and civil construction work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Foremen, Field Engineers, and crews to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant project execution.
• Plan and coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and tools to maximize productivity and control costs.
• Implement and improve standardized work plans, methods, and field processes.
• Serve as the technical resource for civil and mechanical construction activities.
• Enforce company, site, state, and federal safety requirements and promote a strong safety culture.
• Communicate project status, risks, staffing needs, and performance issues with the Trade Superintendent.
• Foster a professional, collaborative work environment with employees, subcontractors, vendors, and owners.
• Monitor productivity, labor, equipment usage, and costs against project budgets and schedules.
• Ensure all work meets project quality standards, specifications, and workmanship expectations.
• Mentor and develop Foremen, Field Engineers, and other field personnel.
• Maintain workforce and equipment plans, understand contract requirements and site conditions, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver license and acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Ability to manage and supervise multiple employees.
• Thorough knowledge of tools and equipment uses and limitations.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with owners and employees.
• Relocation to the project site community is required.
• May need to pursue company contract licensing, journeyman, or master electrician license.
• Ability to read and understand prints and contract documents.
• Knowledge of required federal and state codes for the project.
• Previous utility-scale BESS, solar, substation, high-voltage, or related construction management experience.

Physical Requirements

• Comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).
• Pass a physical exam if required.
• Able to:
  • Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations).
  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).
  • Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel).

Work Environment

Work Location: Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.

Mobility Barriers:

• Uneven ground
• Obstructed pathways
• Work at low/high elevations
• Confined workspaces

Environmental Conditions:

• Predominantly outdoor work
• Exposure to:
  • Extreme heat or cold
  • Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions
  • Loud noise from tools and machinery
  • Potential chemical exposure

Pay

$90,000 - $110,000 per year (full-time schedule). Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to adjust pay based on circumstances unrelated to an applicant’s protected status.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution