Solar Field Foreman: Lead Crews on Utility Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Field Foreman to lead and supervise crews on utility-scale solar projects. The role requires travel to domestic and international sites and entails daily field operations when the Construction Manager is unavailable.

You will coordinate with engineers, subs, inspectors, and site personnel to maintain productivity, quality and safety on site. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, a solid understanding of solar construction methods, and the ability to read drawings

Qualifications

• Experience leading utility-scale solar construction crews.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for project sites.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety and hazard controls.
• Ability to read and follow construction drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise construction crews on utility-scale solar projects.
• Direct daily work activities and assign tasks based on project priorities.
• 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 on safe work practices, 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.

Skills

Field Foreman

Crew Leader

Supervisor

Lead Installer

Construction safety

Reading drawings

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Field Foreman to lead and supervise crews on utility-scale solar projects. The role requires travel to domestic and international sites and entails daily field operations when the Construction Manager is unavailable.

You will coordinate with engineers, subs, inspectors, and site personnel to maintain productivity, quality and safety on site. Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, a solid understanding of solar construction methods, and the ability to read drawings