Product Field Foreman

The Field Foreman leads and supervises construction crews on utility-scale solar projects. This position requires travel to solar project sites and may include extensive domestic and international, including overseas, travel. This role is responsible for daily crew leadership, safety, productivity, quality, materials, and field coordination. He runs the crew and manages daily field operations when the Construction Manager is unavailable. At Nextpower, we are leading the energy transition by providing intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions, integrated solar equipment, and engineering services for solar power plants.

Our talented worldwide teams are transforming solar plant performance through smart technology, engineering expertise, data monitoring and continuous innovation. As a company driving the clean energy transition, sustainability is not just a word. It is a core part of our business and operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones:
People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative, and passionate problem solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar solutions and help mitigate climate change for future generations. Make your mark with Nextpower.

• Lead and supervise construction crews on utility-scale solar projects.
• Travel to domestic and international utility-scale solar project sites as required.
• Direct daily work activities and assign tasks based on project priorities.
• Run the crew and manage daily field operations when the Construction Manager is out.
• Coordinate with the Construction Manager, Field Engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and site personnel.
• Monitor crew productivity, work quality, attendance, materials, equipment, and schedule progress.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks, safety meetings, and job hazard assessments.
• Enforce OSHA, company, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Inspect completed work and correct quality issues.
• Identify field conflicts, material shortages, equipment issues, and schedule risks.
• Communicate daily progress, delays, incidents, quality concerns, and resource needs.
• Complete daily reports, production records, time records, material reports, and photographs.
• Train crew members on safe work practices, utility-scale solar installation procedures, and quality standards.
• Support installation and field testing of new solar products, tools, and procedures.
• Provide practical field feedback to Field Engineers and product R&D teams.
• Assist with punch-list work, rework, project closeout, and demobilization.
• Maintain a safe, organized, professional, and productive job site.

• Experience as a Field Foreman, Crew Leader, Supervisor, or Lead Installer in utility-scale solar construction.
• Strong knowledge of utility-scale solar construction methods and installation sequencing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a construction crew.
• Ability to make sound field decisions when the Construction Manager is unavailable.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety and hazard controls.
• Ability to read and follow construction drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to utility-scale solar project sites.
• Ability to travel internationally and overseas when required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet project travel requirements.
• Ability to work outdoors and safely navigate active construction sites.
• OSHA, First Aid/CPR, competent-person, or other construction certifications preferred.

At Nextpower, we are leading in the energy transition, providing a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar hardware and software solutions, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services. For us at Nextpower, sustainability is not just a word.

It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones:
People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate…