Job description
Position Overview
A solar Construction Foreman will lead and manage field crews including solar installation technicians and other workers/contractors, subcontractors, and construction activities on Sunshine Solar’s commercial-scale solar projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and direct the daily operations of the company, including managing site foremen, installation crews, and subcontractors.
- Ensure that all company work is completed within established safety, quality, schedule, and profitability standards.
- Monitor Jobsite safety performance and adjust activities as needed to ensure the safe and efficient performance of all work.
- Lead detailed project and activity planning efforts to ensure the safe and efficient execution of project tasks.
- Manage and coordinate all project equipment, materials, manpower, subcontractors, and suppliers, including effectively allocating company resources between projects to ensure success.
- Lead the company’s vehicle maintenance and procurement efforts.
- Assist with the execution of project work when the need arises, including operating tools and equipment and installing materials.
- Interface with project clients and stakeholders to effectively coordinate and communicate construction activities.
- Coordinate with company project management and engineering staff as needed to ensure the timely and accurate flow of information to field personnel.
- Assist with project kick-off and closeout efforts as needed.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion and processing of all project field documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2+ years demonstrated success in a construction supervisory role within the commercial, industrial or heavy civil construction industry is a plus.
- 5+ years of solar or commercial/industrial electrical experience required.
- Ability to effectively lead and direct crews with varying levels of skill and experience. Must be a natural leader and organizer who leads by example and sets the pace for those around them.
- Must be a natural ‘builder’ with a strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and low tolerance for poor workmanship.
- Thorough knowledge of all applicable federal and local safety regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of local and national building codes and standards.
- Must be very detail-oriented and able to manage multiple project commitments in different states and areas.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to travel as needed. Frequent short-term travel (in-state and out-of-state) is expected with occasional long-term assignments.
Physical Requirements
- Stand or walk for long periods of time.
- Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate objects.
- Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance.
- Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
- See well (naturally or with correction).
- Eye-hand coordination.
- Good physical fitness.
- Good sense of balance.
- Uses personal computer approximately 4-5 hours per day.
Job Type: Full-time