Civil General Foreman

CoVolt Power SE; Lake Village (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a Civil General Foreman to lead field crews and coordinate subcontractors on utility-scale solar and related civil works. You will ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site.

Responsibilities include overseeing earthwork, drainage, and erosion control, reading drawings, and maintaining daily reports. Strong communication and Procore experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong leadership of civil crews and coordination with subcontractors.
• Experience overseeing utility-scale solar, wind, or large civil projects.
• Ability to read civil drawings, schedules, and specifications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• Experience with SWPPP compliance and Procore preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil crews, foremen, equipment operators, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate daily work activities, manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee grading, earthwork, drainage, and erosion control.
• Read and interpret drawings and schedules.
• Ensure safety standards and environmental regulations compliance.
• Monitor progress and address field issues promptly.
• Maintain daily reports on labor and equipment utilization.
• Communicate progress and needs to project management.
• Promote a strong safety culture and policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership in civil construction

Utility-scale solar/wind experience

Read and interpret drawings

Coordination and communication

SWPPP compliance

Procore software experience

Equipment operation for civil works

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years civil construction experience

Experience as Civil Foreman or General Foreman

Tools

Procore

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC company specializing in solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since 2005, we have delivered innovative energy solutions with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and project execution.

Reports to: Civil Superintendent

Works closely with: Civil Superintendent, Project Management Team, Quality Team, Subcontractors, and Field Crews

Position Summary

The Civil General Foreman oversees daily civil construction activities, leads field crews, and coordinates subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project plans, specifications, and schedules. This role supports productivity, quality control, environmental compliance, and successful project execution.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Supervise civil crews, foremen, equipment operators, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate daily work activities, manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee grading, earthwork, excavation, drainage, access roads, and erosion control.
• Read and interpret civil drawings, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, SWPPP requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor production, quality, and schedule progress while addressing field issues.
• Maintain daily reports documenting completed work, labor, and equipment utilization.
• Communicate progress, challenges, and resource needs to project management.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong civil construction leadership and crew management skills.
• Experience with utility-scale solar, wind, or large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of grading, earthwork, drainage, and erosion control.
• Ability to read construction drawings and coordinate daily field activities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with SWPPP compliance and Procore preferred.
• Knowledgeable in the operation and uses of equipment for civil works.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of civil construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Civil Foreman or General Foreman preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant field experience will be considered.

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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

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