Civil Foreman

Position Summary 

Our Civil Foreman will be located in the field at one of our project sites within the United States. The ideal candidate is a positive force on the jobsite, open to feedback, and eager to learn and develop others. This is a field-based, hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing civil construction activities associated with utility-scale solar projects. The Civil Foreman supports daily field operations, ensures work is completed safely and efficiently, and leads crews in delivering quality work while maintaining project schedules.  

Duties: 

• Site layout using GPS, laser level, and string line 

• Earthwork activities including grading, cut/fill operations, and site preparation 

• Road construction and maintenance 

• Laydown yard construction 

• Excavation and trenching 

• Underground utility installation 

• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) implementation and compliance 

• Erosion and sediment control installation and maintenance 

• Culvert and drainage system installation 

• Equipment pad construction 

• Concrete foundations and flatwork preparation 

• Aggregate placement and compaction 

• Fine grading and final site stabilization 

• Civil punch list completion 

• Civil QA/QC inspections 

• Reading and interpreting civil drawings, grading plans, and specifications 

• Production tracking and daily reporting 

• Coordination with survey, mechanical, electrical, and subcontractor crews 

• Heavy equipment coordination and safe operation practices 

Leadership Responsibilities 

• Lead and supervise civil crews while promoting a strong safety culture. 

• Plan daily work activities and assign manpower, equipment, and materials. 

• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications. 

• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and pre-task planning. 

• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Management, Survey, and other trades to maintain project schedules. 

• Identify and resolve field issues while maintaining quality standards. 

• Complete Tier Boards, production tracking, and required documentation. 

• Mentor and develop crew members through hands-on training and coaching. 

Must be able to train others on at least one complete Civil Scope (Earthwork, Underground Utilities, Roads & Drainage, or SWPPP Compliance). 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Civil Foreman or Lead on utility-scale solar, heavy civil, commercial, or industrial construction projects. 

• Experience supervising crews performing earthwork, grading, underground utilities, roads, drainage, and erosion control. 

• Strong understanding of SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) requirements and environmental compliance. 

• Experience reading and interpreting civil construction drawings and grading plans. 

• Knowledge of GPS layout equipment, laser levels, and surveying practices. 

• Experience coordinating heavy equipment operations including dozers, excavators, graders, rollers, loaders, and skid steers. 

• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and construction best practices. 

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to accurately complete production tracking and daily field documentation. 

 Requirements:

• Able to lift 50+ pounds. 

• Able to perform repetitive physical activities including stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, and reaching. 

• Able to stand or walk for extended periods. 

• Able to work outdoors in various and often extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and snow, as safety permits. 

• Comfortable working around heavy equipment, dust, noise, and other construction-related hazards. 

• Able to follow detailed instructions while providing leadership and direction to crews. 

• Strong teamwork, planning, communication, and organizational skills. 

• Models excellence in safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and professionalism. 

• Actively embodies Signal's Core Principles and the One Team Approach through collaboration, accountability, and communication. 

• Maintains accurate documentation of field decisions, production tracking, Tier Boards, and daily reports. 

Education 

• GED or High School Diploma required. 

• OSHA 30 preferred. 

• CPR/First Aid certification preferred. 

• Heavy equipment operation experience is a plus. 

• Previous utility-scale solar civil construction experience strongly preferred. 

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