Global Solar Field Foreman – Lead Crew & Safety

Nextpower LLC, USA; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Stock compensation for eligible

Job summary

Nextpower LLC is seeking a Field Foreman to lead and supervise construction crews on utility-scale solar projects. This role requires travel to project sites domestically and internationally, and oversees daily field operations when the Construction Manager is unavailable.

You will coordinate with engineers, subcontractors and site personnel, enforce safety standards, review progress and quality, and train crew members on safe solar installation procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as Field Foreman or Crew Leader in utility-scale solar construction.
• Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally.
• Ability to read and follow construction drawings.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety and hazard controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise construction crews on utility-scale solar projects.
• Travel to domestic and international utility-scale solar project sites as required.
• Direct daily work activities and assign tasks based on project priorities.
• Run the crew and manage daily field operations when the Construction Manager is out.
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager, Field Engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and site personnel.
• Monitor crew productivity, work quality, attendance, materials, equipment, and schedule progress.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks, safety meetings, and job hazard assessments.
• Enforce OSHA, company, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Inspect completed work and correct quality issues.
• Identify field conflicts, material shortages, equipment issues, and schedule risks.
• Communicate daily progress, delays, incidents, quality concerns, and resource needs.
• Complete daily reports, production records, time records, material reports, and photographs.
• Train crew members on safe work practices, utility-scale solar installation procedures, and quality standards.
• Support installation and field testing of new solar products, tools, and procedures.
• Provide practical field feedback to Field Engineers and product R&D teams.
• Assist with punch-list work, rework, project closeout, and demobilization.
• Maintain a safe, organized, professional, and productive job site.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Read drawings

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

OSHA certification

Job description

Nextpower LLC is seeking a Field Foreman to lead and supervise construction crews on utility-scale solar projects. This role requires travel to project sites domestically and internationally, and oversees daily field operations when the Construction Manager is unavailable.

You will coordinate with engineers, subcontractors and site personnel, enforce safety standards, review progress and quality, and train crew members on safe solar installation procedures.