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General Foreman

Job Description

The General Foreman leads onsite construction activities to ensure that products and installations consistently exceed customer expectations. This role focuses on delivering high-quality work, optimizing systems to meet customer needs, and providing strong technical support in the field. The General Foreman plays a key role in building customer loyalty by ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable installation and operation of complex solar construction systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers worldwide, delivering product and systems expertise to maximize customer value and ensure a best-in-class customer experience.
• Translate and interpret wiring and construction schematics to support civil, structural, and electrical installation activities.
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA safety regulations and internal safety standards, and prevent any employee or subcontractor operations from proceeding without proper safety compliance.
• Serve as the responsible party for conducting, documenting, and reporting regular safety meetings for all onsite personnel.
• Assist in preplanning of projects, including reviewing plans and providing comments, organizing manpower, sequencing project activities, performing material takeoffs, preparing material requisitions, and reviewing subcontractor scopes of work.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with project managers, project engineers, and clients to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
• Collaborate with project management to develop accurate construction schedule forecasts and create daily reports tracking construction progress, material deliveries, installation issues, tool issues, and other site activities.
• Work directly and in coordination with subcontractors, temporary labor, electricians, and internal employees to plan and schedule construction activities and implement quality control measures.
• Train, coordinate, and support a large-scale workforce, including up to 300 personnel and subcontractors, to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of work.
• Provide guidance and technical support to internal personnel, temporary labor, and subcontractors on electrical and building components and applications.
• Set up and train clients on tool maintenance and servicing to ensure safe and proper use of equipment.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations as a construction manager, site supervisor, or site manager, ensuring that all activities align with project requirements and quality standards.
• Use computer-based tools and systems to manage documentation, reporting, communication, and project tracking.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of solar construction experience in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing or supervising construction activities as a construction manager, site supervisor, site manager, or superintendent.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and their application in construction environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including their installation, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read, translate, and interpret wiring diagrams and construction schematics for civil, structural, and electrical work.
• Proficiency in solar construction practices and installation methods.
• Experience working with heavy equipment such as forklifts, reach forklifts, bobcats, and scissor lifts.
• Experience with basic building equipment and tools used in construction.
• Computer literacy, including the ability to use digital tools for reporting, scheduling, and communication.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and support large teams, including subcontractors and temporary labor.
• Strong commitment to safety and thorough knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with project managers, engineers, clients, and field personnel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in solar tracker or similar large-scale solar installation projects.
• Experience in managing complex field operations across multiple trades, including civil, structural, and electrical disciplines.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed daily reports and construction schedules.
• Experience conducting formal safety meetings and maintaining safety documentation.
• Strong organizational skills for preplanning projects, including manpower planning, material management, and subcontractor coordination.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, large-scale construction environment with significant workforce oversight.
• Ability to train clients on equipment use, tool maintenance, and servicing procedures.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers long-term, stable work with minimal downtime, providing consistent project engagement and reliable scheduling. Team members benefit from bi-weekly rotations home that support work-life balance, along with holiday pay and vacation accrual that recognize and reward time and commitment. Travel expenses are covered, and a per diem is provided, making extended assignments away from home more comfortable and sustainable. The organization values safety, professionalism, and continuous work opportunities, creating an environment where experienced field leaders can grow their careers while enjoying predictable support and benefits.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite at project locations where solar tracker systems are being installed, primarily in an outdoor construction environment. Work takes place in varying weather conditions and requires regular movement around active construction sites. The position involves frequent travel throughout the United States to support multiple projects. The environment includes the use of heavy equipment such as forklifts, reach forklifts, bobcats, and scissor lifts, as well as standard construction tools and basic building equipment. Work hours align with typical construction schedules, and the role requires consistent presence in the field to oversee daily operations, safety practices, and installation quality.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fremont, CA.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.