Traveling Solar Foreman- (Electrical)

Capitol Valley Electric, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Gas card

Medical and dental insurance

401K with 100% company match up to 4%

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Incentives/Bonuses paid out Quarterly

FasTrak Pass, Hotel and flights paid

Job summary

Capitol Valley Electric, Inc. is seeking a Solar Foreman to motivate, drive, and manage our team on large PV and battery storage projects in California. You will coordinate field operations, ensure safety, and maintain project schedules and budgets.

The role requires 3–5 years supervising electrical subcontractors and 5–8 years in commercial solar. Travel will be necessary; a CA electrician license is preferred. Competitive pay up to $65/hr plus prevailing wage opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience supervising electrical subcontractors.
• 5-8 years in commercial solar electrical work.
• Experience managing budgets, hours, and crews.
• CA General Electrician license preferred.
• Willing to travel; OSHA 30; able to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Oversee subcontractor crews and material logistics for large PV systems.
• Lead solar PV construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate inspections for solar/PV and electrical work.
• Interpret specifications and read blueprints.
• Plan daily activities to meet schedule and budget.
• Order materials and manage delivery.
• Complete project reports: daily, safety, inspections.
• Audit safety practices and PPE usage.
• Support superintendents with training and performance feedback.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Commercial solar work

Budget & scheduling

Blueprint interpretation

Communication skills

Safety oversight

Travel ability

OSHA 30

DAS/SCADA experience

Education

CA General Electrician License

OSHA 30 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

DAS/SCADA systems

Job description

Here at Capitol Valley Electric, we take pride in the work that we do as well as the people that we employ. As a premier electrical contractor, we work on a wide array of projects from commercial builds to utility scale solar and renewable energy.

We are currently seeking a qualified Foreman to help us manage solar projects including battery energy storage systems.

Pay up to $65/hr for private jobs. We also have many prevailing wage jobs.

Job Summary

The Solar Foreman's primary duties will be to help motivate, drive, and manage the team to ensure assigned tasks are completed within the allotted time frame and budget. Additionally, they will be responsible for acting as an administrator and coordinator to provide necessary planning, organization, direction, communication and control between the various internal and external parties that impact the timing and profitability of assigned projects.

The Solar Foreman is an essential component to the Capitol Valley Electric Management Team!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for the construction worker agreement of subcontractors, inspection and logistics of large-scale roof and ground mount PV electrical systems.
• Solar/PV construction & commissioning.
• Inspection services for solar/PV, electrical and general construction
• Interpret specifications and read blueprints.
• Assist in lay out of work for crew.
• Preplan daily activities and ensure crew productivity to meet job schedule.
• Order and coordinate delivery of necessary materials.
• Comply with all documentation requirements and fill out all project related reports, such as: Daily Reports, Safety Reports, Inspection Reports, 2 & 3 week look ahead schedules, etc.
• Audit safe work practices, ensuring PPE is available and used properly.
• Assist superintendents with training, appraising work performance and addressing concerns of employees in the field.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Electrical Sub-contractor supervision
• 5-8 years of experience in Commercial Solar Electrical Work.
• Experience managing budget, hours, and crew
• Valid CA General Electrician License preferred
• Able to Travel
• OSHA 30
• Knowledge of DAS or SCADA installations. Including but not limited to the installation of a systems weather station and various components.
• Ability to interpret the designs' intent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Moderate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and use of hands and arms to operate equipment. Must have a strong sense of balance and no fear of heights. Must be able to lift and move up to 75 lbs.

Benefits

• Company Truck
• Gas Card
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401K with 100% company match up to 4% of salary
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Incentives/Bonuses paid out Quarterly
• FasTrak Pass, Hotel and flights paid (as needed)