Civil General Foreman

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Good driving record
• •Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• •Procore experience
• •Experience with quantity tracking, production reporting, and quantity claiming
• •Advanced understanding of GPS machine control and survey systems for dozers, graders, excavators, and other heavy equipment
• •Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, SWPPP, and civil construction best practices
• •Proven leadership experience managing crews and coordinating field operations
• •Ability to effectively communicate with project management, survey personnel, subcontractors, and field teams
• •Strong organizational skills with a focus on safety, productivity, quality control, and schedule adherence
• •Able to lift 50+ pounds and maneuver materials into place
• •Able to perform repetitive physical activities including stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, and walking for extended periods
• •High school diploma or GED equivalent
• •Experience working on utility-scale solar construction projects
• •Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• •Must be available for weekend shifts
• •Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
• •Strong attention to detail
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee site grading and earthwork operations
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee mass excavation and cut/fill balancing
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee subgrade preparation and proof rolling
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee road construction and maintenance
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee access road installation
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee crane path construction
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee laydown yard preparation
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee equipment pad construction
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee inverter pad construction
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee transformer pad construction
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee O&M building pad preparation
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee stormwater management installation
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee erosion and sediment control (SWPPP) implementation and maintenance
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee drainage structure installation
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee culvert installation
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee ditch construction and grading
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee fine grading and finish grading
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee aggregate placement and compaction
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee soil stabilization
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee GPS machine control operations and verification
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee survey coordination and grade verification
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee quantity tracking and production reporting
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee daily production planning and crew scheduling
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee heavy equipment coordination
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee utility crossing coordination
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee civil punch list completion
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee final grading and site restoration
• •Must be able to independently perform and oversee survey and As-Built documentation
• •Must be able to train and mentor others on all aspects of civil construction, including grading, drainage, SWPPP compliance, equipment operations, production tracking, and quality standards
• •Must be able to lead multiple civil crews while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork
• •Must be able to coordinate daily activities with Project Management, Superintendents, Survey, QA/QC, and subcontractors
• •Must be able to ensure work is completed according to project schedules, plans, and specifications
• •Must be able to monitor production rates and proactively resolve field issues impacting schedule or productivity
• •Must be able to conduct daily safety meetings, pre-task planning, and job hazard analyses
• •Must be able to maintain accurate production reports, quantity tracking, and daily field documentation
• •Must be able to ensure all work complies with project quality standards and environmental requirements
• •Must be able to coordinate equipment utilization and manpower to maximize efficiency
• •Must be able to provide timely documentation of field decisions, Tier Boards, production tracking, quantity reporting, and daily progress updates
• •Must be able to work outdoors in varying and extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow, as safety permits
• •Must be able to work in environments with loud noise, dust, debris, heavy equipment, and other construction-related hazards
• •Must be able to model excellence in safety, quality, attendance, productivity, and teamwork
• •Must be able to actively embody Signal's Core Principles and One Team Approach through planning, communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution

Desired Qualifications

• •Additional civil construction, heavy equipment, or supervisory certifications
• •Previous experience as a Civil Foreman or Civil General Foreman on utility-scale solar, renewable energy, or heavy civil construction projects
• •Experience managing grading, drainage, SWPPP, road construction, and earthwork operations
• •Knowledge of production planning, quantity tracking, and project scheduling
• •Experience utilizing GPS machine control technology and coordinating with survey teams
• •Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements and environmental compliance