SOLAR FOREMAN

Pay Range: $30–$40/hr
Reports To: Solar Project Manager
Travel: Up to 75% (company-paid lodging, transportation, and per diem)

Position Summary

The Solar Foreman leads, manages, and trains field crews on commercial and industrial solar projects ranging from 250 kW to 5 MW+, including large rooftop and ground-mount systems. This role ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to Jefferson Energy’s standards for quality, workmanship, and professionalism. The Foreman serves as the technical expert and complete-site lead, responsible for production, safety compliance, layout, QC, documentation, and communication with both internal leadership and customers when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, Training & Oversight

• Lead, supervise, and mentor crews ranging from 4–20+ depending on project scale.

• Train crew members on installation sequencing, safety practices, tool use, quality standards, and production expectations.

• Delegate tasks clearly and effectively while maintaining accountability for crew performance.

• Uphold and model company core values: Partnership, Transparency, Impact, and Grit.
   

Project Execution

• Oversee daily operations for C&I solar projects including racking, module installation, wire management, grounding, and AC/DC interface coordination.

• Conduct preconstruction layout, including array positioning, mechanical staging, and preliminary electrical routing.

• Preplan, Request, and Verify Jobsite materials needed to complete project scope.

• Perform string and circuit verification, ensuring correct polarity, labeling, and compliance with plans and code.

• Coordinate with AC Leads, Mechanical Leads, subcontractors, and temp labor.
   

Quality & Safety

• Perform daily quality checks, correcting deficiencies in real time.

• Lead all onsite safety efforts including toolbox talks, PPE compliance, and safety documentation.

• Utilize QC/QA inspection tools including torque verification equipment, string testers, and thermal imaging.
   

Communication & Documentation

• Complete daily logs, production updates, material inventories, and upcoming work plans.

• Communicate with the Project Manager and customers when the PM is unavailable.

• Utilize drones for documentation (when appropriate and certified).
   

Close-Out

• Assist with punch lists, system cleanup, labeling, and commissioning support as required.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3–5 years C&I solar experience.

• 5+ years leading field crews.

• Advanced plan-reading skills including one-lines, layout drawings, and spec sheets.

• Proficiency with torque tools, mapping tools, QC instrumentation, and thermal imaging.

• Ability to repeatedly lift 75+ lbs and work at varying roof heights.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to model high standards of workmanship.
   

Preferred (Not Required) Credentials

• State electrical licensure (any level)

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

• First Aid/CPR

• Forklift / Telehandler

• MEWP / Lull certifications

• NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional

• JobTread familiarity

Benefits

• PTO

• Company-provided healthcare

• Optional vision & dental insurance

• Optional 401k

• Continuing education & advancement opportunities