Civil General Foreman

Civil General Foreman

Civil General Foreman – Renewable Energy Projects

Are you an experienced Civil General Foreman with a passion for making a positive impact on the environment? Do you thrive in a dynamic, field-based environment that values safety, quality, and operational excellence? We seek a proven leader to take ownership of civil field operations on utility-scale solar and battery storage projects.

About the Company

Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Primarily operating across the southwest, we are expanding into other regions. With nearly 2 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects we are well positioned for continued success in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate heavy civil equipment including dozers, motor graders, and compactors to perform rough and finish grading to design grade per GPS machine control
• Direct civil crew members in daily earthwork operations including mass grading, cut/fill, subgrade preparation, drainage feature installation, and access road construction
• Review civil drawings, grading plans, and GPS surface files prior to each shift; verify design data loaded in machine control units and coordinate with survey team on grade checks
• Coordinate daily work assignments, manpower, and equipment utilization to meet production targets; report daily quantities (cut/fill volumes, road footage, acres disturbed) to superintendent
• Inspect, install, and maintain erosion and sediment controls in compliance with the project SWPPP
• Identify and communicate design conflicts, field conditions, or material issues to the superintendent at least one week in advance of scheduled work
• Ensure equipment is fueled, serviced, and field-ready at the start of each shift; flag maintenance needs and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime
• Conduct daily tailgate safety meetings, document attendance, and enforce company safety policies and quality standards

Work Environment

The Civil General Foreman will work in a fast-paced and ever-changing field environment. The role is 100% field-based and subject to outdoor elements throughout the workday. Administrative and planning duties are performed on-site in coordination with the Construction Manager and project team.

Travel

100% field work. Frequent travel and long-term temporary residence near project sites are a requirement for this position.

Other Duties

As required. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of civil construction experience on utility-scale solar PV or BESS projects, or comparable heavy civil/grading projects
• Previous field management or foreman experience (Required)
• Demonstrated experience with mass earthwork, cut/fill operations, subgrade preparation, access road construction, and drainage feature installation
• Strong leadership skills – ability to organize, motivate, and direct crew members quickly in response to changes in schedule or scope
• Ability to read and interpret civil grading plans, drainage plans, and survey staking; experience with plan redlines preferred
• Ability to plan, schedule, and assign daily work packages; track production quantities and report to superintendent
• Proficiency in MS Office (emphasis on Excel, Outlook, and web-based data platforms)
• Ability to work long hours as required to support optimal crew efficiency
• Must be willing to travel
• Must have a clean driving record