Finish Racking Foreman - El Patrimonio

Construction Job Force; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Per diem

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

Construction Job Force is seeking a Finish Racking Foreman for utility-scale solar projects in San Antonio, TX. The role leads racking and tracker installation crews, ensuring safety, accuracy, and productivity on site.

Expect a hands-on foreman role supervising 20–50 workers, interpreting blueprints, and coordinating with safety and QA/QC teams. This is a contract, fully onsite position with weekly pay and per diem eligibility.

Qualifications

• 35+ years of experience in utility-scale solar construction.
• Experience supervising field installation teams.
• Ability to supervise crews of approximately 20–50 workers.
• Strong history of meeting daily production goals.
• Excellent safety record and enforcement of policies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical installation and torqueing.
• Experience in solar tracker and racking systems on utility-scale projects.
• Ability to manage installation quality and QA/QC standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of solar tracker and racking crews on utility-scale projects.
• Lead crews and communicate tasks, goals and safety expectations.
• Review blueprints to plan installation work and verify specs.
• Oversee installation of mechanical components to meet quality standards.
• Enforce safety protocols and promote a safety culture.
• Drive productivity to meet project schedules in a fast-paced setting.
• Inspect completed work for quality and adherence to drawings.
• Coordinate with superintendents and QA/QC to resolve field issues.
• Address installation challenges and guide crews to stay on track.
• Maintain communication on progress, issues, and needs.

Skills

Solar construction

Crew leadership

Supervise 20-50 workers

Productivity focused

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

Mechanical installation

Outdoor construction

QA/QC awareness

Job description

Job Title: Finish Racking Foreman Utility-Scale Solar

Weekly Pay + Per Diem (if eligible)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am-5:30pm, Saturday 7am-3:30pm

Job Description

The Finish Racking Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating the installation of utility-scale solar tracker and racking systems. This role oversees daily crew activities, ensures all installation work is performed safely and in accordance with project specifications, and drives productivity to meet aggressive project schedules and quality standards. The foreman serves as the primary field leader for rough and finish racking crews and collaborates closely with Superintendents, Safety, QA/QC, and other construction teams to deliver high-quality solar installations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of solar tracker and racking installation crews on utility-scale solar projects.

• Lead and manage crews of approximately 2050 workers, ensuring clear communication of tasks, goals, and safety expectations.

• Review and interpret blueprints and construction drawings to plan racking and tracker installation work and verify alignment with project specifications.

• Oversee the installation of mechanical racking components, including proper torqueing and assembly, to meet quality and performance standards.

• Ensure all work is completed safely, enforcing site safety protocols and promoting a strong safety culture among crew members.

• Monitor daily production goals and drive crew productivity to meet or exceed project schedule requirements in a fast-paced environment.

• Inspect completed work to confirm quality, adherence to drawings, and compliance with QA/QC requirements for tracker installation.

• Coordinate with Superintendents, Safety personnel, QA/QC teams, and other construction disciplines to resolve field issues and maintain workflow.

• Identify and address installation challenges in the field, providing guidance and direction to crews to keep work on track.

• Maintain accurate communication about progress, issues, and needs related to racking and tracker installation activities.

Essential Skills

• 35+ years of experience in utility-scale solar construction, specifically involving solar tracker and racking installation.

• Previous lead or crew-lead experience supervising field installation teams.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate 2050 workers in a construction environment.

• Strong productivity history with proven ability to meet daily production goals in a fast-paced setting.

• Excellent safety record with consistent adherence to and enforcement of safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and construction documents related to solar tracker and racking systems.

• Hands-on experience with mechanical installation work, including racking assembly and torqueing of mechanical components.

• Experience in construction and solar installation environments, particularly utility-scale projects.

• Ability to manage tracker installation quality and ensure compliance with project specifications and QA/QC standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills in outdoor, non-residential construction settings.

• Ability to work under pressure and maintain performance in environments with daily production targets.

• Comfort working on uneven ground and traversing challenging site conditions throughout the workday.

• Solid communication skills for collaborating with Superintendents, Safety, QA/QC, and other construction teams.

• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high quality standards in solar installations.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute directly to large-scale renewable energy projects in a dynamic, fast-paced construction environment. The organization promotes a strong safety culture, values high performance, and offers opportunities to demonstrate leadership and grow your skills on complex utility-scale solar installations. Working outdoors on impactful projects provides a rewarding experience for those who enjoy hands-on work and visible results.

Work Environment

This role operates in a non-residential construction environment on utility-scale solar sites, primarily outdoors. You will work in varying and sometimes extreme temperature conditions and must be comfortable handling weather-related challenges throughout the day. The pace of work is fast, with daily production goals that require sustained focus and energy. Site grounds are very uneven, so you must be comfortable walking and working on irregular terrain for the entirety of the shift. Work involves hands-on use of construction tools and equipment related to solar tracker and racking installation, with a strong emphasis on safety practices at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.