Solar PV Foreman – Underground Installations Lead

Cinterra; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cinterra is seeking a Construction Manager to direct solar PV installation, testing, and repair of electrical and civil components in line with plans, specifications, and codes. You will supervise craft workers, coordinate safety and scheduling, and drive quality and efficiency on site.

Responsibilities include leading toolbox meetings, enforcing safety programs, managing timecards, and ensuring accurate reporting. Travel and extended hours may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; advanced education preferred.
• Three+ years in construction management and/or electrical work.
• NFPA 70E certification preferred; OSHA familiarity required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willing to work long hours, weekends, and travel full time.
• Familiar with local codes, AHJ standards, and NEC.
• Able to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Collaborative work style and commitment to getting the job done.

Responsibilities

• Conduct toolbox meetings, implement safety measures, communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the crews, and ensure daily STA is completed prior to the start of work.
• Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
• Have a thorough understanding of the scheduling, material control and unit man-hour performance reporting for a crew.
• Create and execute a one-week schedule.
• Be able to set and execute crew goals based on the project unit rates.
• Complete timecards for accurate hours and phase coding daily.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor.
• Participate in investigation process as needed, with thorough accident reviewal and potential causes with employees.
• Hold crews accountable for safe working behaviors and working conditions.
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format, including the identification of safety hazards you, or other employees may be subjected to, and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards.
• Ensure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to and consider other employees and supervisor’s suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns, and devise and implement a plan of action based on that consideration.
• Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under their supervision.
• Be able to understand the site map and use it to identify locations of work areas.
• Plan and communicate with supervisor to ensure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment is available.
• G gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and all related parts of the project by developing a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications, and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned.
• Participate in quantity report collection (as needed) on a daily/weekly basis and ensure quantity reporting is accurate.
• Understand, review, and execute job work package for scheduled tasks, and ensure crew plans, lay‑out, diagram, install and/or repair are in accordance with those plans and specifications.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Point out deficiencies, provide thorough explanations, and take corrective action when necessary.
• Conduct walk‑throughs and inspect installations daily.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise.
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and that daily equipment inspections are completed for all equipment being operated.

Skills

Construction management

Electrical knowledge

Safety leadership

Plan reading & interpretation

Time management

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Advanced education preferred

OSHA familiarity (required)

NFPA 70E certification (preferred)

Job description

Cinterra is seeking a Construction Manager to direct solar PV installation, testing, and repair of electrical and civil components in line with plans, specifications, and codes. You will supervise craft workers, coordinate safety and scheduling, and drive quality and efficiency on site.

Responsibilities include leading toolbox meetings, enforcing safety programs, managing timecards, and ensuring accurate reporting. Travel and extended hours may be required as projects demand.