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.

Summary Description

The Civil General Foreman is overall responsible for field operations as they pertain to civil work on solar and/or BESS installations, directing crews through daily earthwork, operating GPS-guided equipment to achieve design grade, and managing equipment readiness and maintenance schedules. The role requires advanced review of civil drawings and work packages to get ahead of field issues, and maintains a consistent feedback loop to engineering and project management.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Direct civil crew members in daily earthwork operations including mass grading, cut/fill, subgrade prep, drainage feature installation, and access road construction
• ⁠Operate GPS-guided dozer and motor grader to perform rough and finish grading to design grade; verify machine control surface files are current before each shift and coord inate with the survey team on grade checks
• Review civil drawings, grading plans, and daily work packages in advance to identify design, material, or labor issues before they hit the field
• Maintain visibility on truck stock, equipment readiness, and fuel; ensure vehicles are on routine maintenance schedules and conduct routine inspections of storage areas
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the civil crew and the Construction Manager, communicating daily progress, schedule impacts, and resource needs in real time
• Conduct daily tailgate meetings to align the crew on priorities, safety, and work package objectives for the shift
• Monitor daily production targets against project schedule and adjust crew deployment, equipment staging, or sequencing to maintain or recover schedule as conditions require
• Prepare weekly after-action reports documenting field issues to provide a feedback loop to the engineering and project management team

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides coaching, counseling, and discipline to employees; initiates, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, and procedures. Directly oversees crew leads and field crew members assigned to civil scopes on solar and BESS projects.

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.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a salaried exempt position. The role requires a minimum of 40 hours per work week; it is not uncommon to work 50 or more hours depending on project conditions and crew scheduling needs.

Travel

100% field work. Frequent travel and long-term temporary residence near project sites are a requirement for this position. This position requires the ability and willingness to travel to various locations as required within and outside of New Mexico.

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 and Requirements:

• Previous field management or foreman experience (Required)
• Thorough understanding of civil earthwork, grading, drainage, concrete, and access road construction as related to utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects
• Ability to read, interpret, and redline civil and construction plans, including elevations, percentages, and grade stakes
• Proficiency in MS Office (emphasis on Excel, Outlook, and web-based data platforms)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to organize, motivate, and direct crew members quickly in response to changes in schedule or scope
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement site-specific modifications as conditions change
• Strong working knowledge of safety regulations and the ability to identify, document, and correct hazardous conditions on site
• Must have a clean driving record

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gridworks is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and business needs, without regard to any protected status.