General Foreman, SDI Services

SOLV Energy•Sacramento, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. SDI Services, now part of SOLV Energy, specializes in solar predrill and pile foundation installation. By joining SOLV Energy, SDI enhances its capabilities with specialized expertise, expanded field capacity, and a robust fleet of drilling equipment. Together, they aim to improve performance across the full project lifecycle through integrated solutions and proven experience in utility-scale solar projects. This position is within SDI Services, a SOLV Energy affiliate, and all day-to-day work and decision-making will reside within SDI. The General Foreman directly supervises and coordinates activities of foremen, journeymen, construction trades workers, and their helpers, overseeing one or more construction projects to ensure successful completion. This role is located full-time on a jobsite, with specific location details to be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

7-10 yrs. experience with construction, concrete &/or masonry work & crew/job management
Graduation from a standard high school or vocational school and experience as a journeyman carpenter, including some supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Working knowledge of all crafts and ability to read and understand specifications for all trades
Understand project floor plans, fixture drawings, construction drawings, electrical plans, lighting plans, and construction codes and local/state ordinances
Familiarity with office equipment to include computer, calculator, radio, and fax.
Knowledge of OSHA laws
Familiar with union contracts and procedures.
Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting and cost control
Problem solving ability
Strong sense of urgency
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Ability to perform all foreman job responsibilities
Supervise foremen, journeymen and various crews on construction site
Provide drawing interpretation
Conduct regular inspections of the work to check for inconsistencies and deviations from company-established quality standards
Plan and schedule work and keep records of the materials used and the progress made on a job
Order supplies and equipment
Report on personnel, costs, and safety
Direct the use of machines and materials being used
Ensure the project is constructed to code and according to plans and specifications
Examine and inspect work progress and equipment
Coordinate the work timely and efficiently in a safe environment
Identify, address and resolve issues and problems as or before they occur
Develop and maintain positive relationships with field personnel and sub
Analyze and plan installation and construction of equipment and structures
Discuss blueprints and plans with contractor
Assist with resolution of union grievances
Other duties as assigned