Foreman - Commercial Solar

Solar Project Foreman

Sunstall Inc. is a rapidly growing Solar Construction Company specializing in ground-mount solar installation with expertise in renewable energy project delivery, particularly solar farms. We support nationwide commercial solar projects. Sunstall Inc. is especially seeking foremen who support the QUALITY installation of Solar Photovoltaic arrays in a SAFE, POSITIVE, and EFFICIENT manner.

Job Description

An overall team leader, manager, and member who oversees and supports crews engaged in the QUALITY assembly of solar photovoltaic arrays in a SAFE, POSITIVE, and EFFICIENT manner.

Management And Leadership Activities

- Positive Example & Work Ethics:

- Given the nature of our business, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Providing outstanding customer and employee service is the first order of business for all employees, especially managers and leaders. Not only will you delegate work to your teammates and oversee their performance, but you will also set a positive example by leading and assisting to ensure the safety, efficiency, and success of the team.

- Motivator:

- Serve as an inspiration to your team by exemplifying the work ethic and professionalism we seek in our team. Demonstrate a positive attitude and a strong sense of business ethics. Motivate teammates to be successful in safely delivering a quality, on-time product in the face of challenges and time pressures.

- Manager & Problem Solver:

- Having and showing the initiative and resourcefulness to be an independent thinker who can solve problems. Demonstrate the initiative, dedication, and flexibility necessary to overcome challenges and deliver a quality product to the customer.

- Trainer:

- Educating your team by coaching, communicating, and sharing feedback daily. This creates a team that is better prepared, more motivated, and best able to help us fulfill our mission of creating the most efficient and professional experience possible for our clients and team members.

- Recruiter:

- You must be able to recognize, train, and retain talented installers who can become part of the team and help us safely achieve our execution goals.

Main Activities

- Supervise and manage all team leaders and project resource allocation by task; equipment and personnel, to deliver necessary production to keep the project on time/budget.

- Act as the task safety supervisor; correct safety concerns and report all hazards.

- Organize, assign, and oversee the team's completion of the project including detailed planning and implementation of production steps to deliver a high-quality product most efficiently and safely.

- Communicate expectations, train and lead the Team Leaders - be the first contact person and problem solver for both team leaders and site supervisors.

- ensure that all project specifications are being conformed to, inspected, and commissioned on a day-to-day basis.

- Identify potential issues relating to labor, tools, materials, or processes that may impact on-time and quality production, and bring them to the attention of the site supervisor.

- Complete overall quality control program execution, in partnership with the team leaders.

- Assist site supervisor in the preparation of production, labor, safety, and quality reports.

- Oversee the correct disposal and/or recycling of generated trash.

- Ensure the cleanliness of the project site.

- Other tasks as directed by the site supervisor or project manager.

- Execute/lead small projects in place of site supervisor.

Additional Tasks

- Identify process improvements to increase safety, production efficiency, and quality.

- Seek opportunities to reduce waste, trash, and emissions.

- Follow instructions of HR and Sunstall Admin as necessary for pay, travel, or other administrative issues.

Desired Traits And Qualifications

- Safety conscious/aware.

- Responsible and reliable.

- Positive attitude and flexibility.

- Problem solver.

- Team Player - ability to foster a positive team environment.

- Quick learner.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work outside in varying hot or cold temperatures.

- OSHA-30 Certification is required.

- Highly organized, can set priorities, and delegate tasks to team members.

- Accountable, and able to hold others accountable.

- Overall understanding of solar installation processes and procedures:

- Quality control, Site Layout, Equipment maintenance and inspection, Racking installation, Solar panel installation, Pile Driving Operations

- Good understanding of safety programs and standards.

- Good understanding of tool management and maintenance.

- Ability to tow a trailer desired.

- Ability to comfortably lift 75 lbs required.

- Superior organizational skills.

- Ability to cope with pressure.

- Basic computer skills (Google Suite).

- A valid driver's license is required.

- Traveling / time away from home is required.

Other Requirements

- Ability to use a smartphone and/or tablet to enter information/data or make reports

- Regular drug tests and background checks (driver's license, etc.) to ensure the safety of all employees.

Benefits

- Paid Sick Leave

- Work Location:

- Multiple locations - Per Diem when traveling

- Availability to travel is required