Senior Mass Grading Foreman – Solar Projects

Signal Energy LLC; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Signal Energy LLC is seeking a Mass Grading Foreman for a field-based role supporting utility-scale solar projects. You will lead grading crews, supervise heavy equipment operators, and coordinate with PM, Survey, QA/QC to deliver earthwork on schedule and to spec.

The role requires training others on grading operations, GPS machine control, and safety practices, with a focus on quality and efficiency in a fast-paced field environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading grading crews on mass earthwork projects.
• Ability to train and mentor on grading operations and SWPPP compliance.
• Knowledge of GPS machine control and survey data.
• Experience with OSHA safety requirements and field safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple grading crews while promoting safety, accountability, productivity, and teamwork.
• Supervise operators of dozers, graders, excavators, scrapers, haul trucks, compactors, water trucks, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
• Coordinate daily operations with Project Management, Superintendents, Survey, QA/QC, subcontractors, and environmental personnel.
• Ensure grading activities are completed according to project schedules, grading plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Review construction drawings, grading plans, and survey information to verify grades prior to beginning work.
• Monitor production rates, cut/fill quantities, and equipment performance to maximize efficiency.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, pre-task planning, JHAs, and toolbox talks.
• Identify and proactively resolve field issues affecting schedule, production, safety, or quality.
• Maintain production reports, earthwork quantities, Tier Boards, quantity claims, and daily field documentation.
• Coordinate manpower and equipment resources to meet production goals.
• Ensure SWPPP, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and project quality standards compliance.
• Mentor Foremen, Lead Operators, and Equipment Operators to develop future field leaders.

Skills

Driving record

Procore

MS Office

Reading drawings

Quantity tracking

Earthwork basics

GPS machine control

Grading plans

Heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Tools

Trimble GPS

Topcon GPS

Leica GPS

Job description

Signal Energy LLC is seeking a Mass Grading Foreman for a field-based role supporting utility-scale solar projects. You will lead grading crews, supervise heavy equipment operators, and coordinate with PM, Survey, QA/QC to deliver earthwork on schedule and to spec.

The role requires training others on grading operations, GPS machine control, and safety practices, with a focus on quality and efficiency in a fast-paced field environment.