Foreman

Job Title: Solar Foreman 

Base compensation + Production Bonus/Watt (after hourly and overtime rates)

Position Summary: 

SunVena is looking for a highly motivated Solar Foreman to lead a residential Solar Crew. Duties of the Foreman include installation and commissioning of PV systems, providing funding requirements and site photos, maintaining an inventory, managing the team, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate should have solar experience, a positive attitude, and a strong sense of pride in their work. If you have previous experience in PV installation, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, a successful Foreman will join us in our effort to deliver the premier customer experience in solar installations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.
• Supervise, delegate, and lead all aspects of residential solar installation, ensuring specifications and quality standards are met. 
• Train, manage, and mentor employees and contractors, including new techs, to provide continuous development.
• Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs
• Emphasize and enforce strict compliance with safety protocols and regulations, including the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment, and provide necessary training on safety gear and procedures
• Developing and managing project budgets and quality standards for all sites
• Resolve conflicts, miscommunications, and technical issues quickly and amicably, while providing technical support to the installation team.
• Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers, and other officials. 
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of project progress, materials used, and other relevant information.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure the timely completion of projects
• Conduct on-site visits to evaluate project progress and report to project managers
• Ensure that all materials and equipment are available for installation.
• Maintain a high level of quality control and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with additional education or training in solar installation preferred
• At least 3-5 years of experience in solar installation, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Experience with all aspects of solar installation, including panel mounting, electrical wiring, and system commissioning
• Experience with solar monitoring or project management software (e.g., Tesla, Enphase, QCell, SolarEdge, SMA)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines
• Must be willing to travel and stay overnight throughout the state when necessary.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Preferred skills:
• Basic office administrative knowledge
• Understanding of solar PV equipment and installation standards
• Basic knowledge of residential electrical and structural systems
• Bilingual English & Spanish 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders and work on rooftops

As part of our hiring process, we require all potential employees to undergo a drug test. We take the safety and well-being of our employees and customers very seriously, and believe that maintaining a drug-free workplace is essential. Therefore, we require all candidates to pass a drug screening before we can consider them for employment.

SunVena is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status