Battery Storage; BESS General Foreman

About Us
Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. We prioritize safety, put people first, innovate, and promise to perform.

Battery Storage (BESS) General Foremen at Irby Construction Company shall possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in BESS construction and have maintained a minimum of two (2) years of continuous General Foreman level performing BESS construction. The individual will possess all of the skills required for assignment as a General Foreman for any craft within his/her area of responsibility.

Such an employee shall also have in‑depth knowledge of all applicable OSHA, NESC (National Electrical Safety Code), and utility owner safety standards, and must be able to direct multiple crews across a particular assigned region. Demonstrated experience with Battery Storage equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, bus structures, grounding systems, and protection & control wiring is required.

• Attend pre‑construction meeting with PM/Estimator.
• Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment.
• Review and understand the entire bid package and overall electrical scope of work.
• Generate list of required personnel & equipment.
• Generate initial list of required tooling.

• Accountable for quality of work to ensure that it is performed according to specifications.
• Coordinate billings with owner representative (inspector) and Superintendent.
• Monitor and review equipment usage, storage, servicing, damage, rentals, fuel reports, etc.
• Ensure tool inventories are completed and up to date.
• Direct field installation of BESS battery racks, module connections, DC bus assemblies, and enclosure terminations in accordance with OEM installation manuals and project specifications.
• Maintain daily crew timesheets and verify accurate documentation of hours worked and equipment utilized.
• Collect feedback from owner’s inspector on quality, safety, schedule, materials, etc.
• Coordinate major project activities and critical tasks.
• Assist with updating schedules and/or progress reports.
• Maintain daily construction logs, manpower reports, and equipment utilization records.
• Verify that as‑built drawings and progress charts are maintained.
• Coordinate with the utility owner and engineering team for equipment commissioning, startup, and energization procedures.
• Oversee installation of BESS equipment including battery enclosures, inverters, PCS, DC cabling assemblies, and battery management systems in compliance with OEM specifications, project drawings, and NFPA 855.
• Coordinate with BESS OEM vendor representatives and commissioning engineers during factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and system energization.
• Enforce BESS‑specific safety protocols including thermal runaway prevention, DC arc flash boundary compliance, and emergency response plans per NFPA 855 and utility owner safety requirements.
• Keep a Green Log Book of major events/documentation from the owner (e.g., delays).
• Ensure all change‑orders are documented and billed to the Owner.
• Monitor units completed versus proposed or bid.
• Seek guidance from BU when negotiating scope changes and additional pricing (change orders should be executed before work starts).
• Review final billing to ensure all items are billed.
• Coordinate personnel & equipment transfers from project.

• Arrange and/or participate in weekly foremen meetings.
• Arrange and/or participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Participate in monthly job safety review meetings.
• Accountable for cost, progress, and schedule for duration of project.
• Assist BU with monthly forecast by the 10th of each month.
• Accountable for compliance with safety program and review all accidents.
• Mentor, develop, and evaluate craft personnel to support professional growth and workforce development.

• Adheres to all Company Safety and Health Policies.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational degree…