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General Foreman

Knobelsdorff Enterprises
CONTRACTOR Remote ยท US Oglesby, IL, United States, IL, US Posted: 2026-05-11 Until: 2026-07-11
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Job Description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description Working at Knobelsdorff Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions. Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work. If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you. Job Description Align personnel and equipment with work tasks to ensure the safe, quality, and efficient installation of solar arrays, while overseeing both construction and electrical crews to drive project success. Responsibilities Assist the Construction Manager with the creation of goal hours for the installation of the site. Ensure daily work assignments align with goals. Create the daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) by recognizing and analyzing risks associated with construction activities. Ensure each member of the team is familiar with hazards and with steps to mitigate risks. Through a daily toolbox talk discuss works expectations and safety concerns with the team, specifically covering the prepared JSA. In coordination with the Construction Manager, create a staging plan for materials on site. Direct Operators and the Site Coordinator through the plan to ensure the crew is set up for a successful and efficient installation. In coordination with the Site Coordinator, maintain situational awareness of the Bill of Materials (BOM), and ensure daily work plans align with material availability. Assist with identifying shortfalls and ensure the Site Coordinator is communicating shortfalls in material and timeline of needs to the Construction Manager and the Project Management Team. Layout work and team assignments to drive efficiencies of installation. Ensure daily work assignments align with overall site goals. Ensure team members have a complete understanding of tasks assigned to include safety hazards and steps to mitigate risks, quality requirements, and efficiency expectations. Assign leads for tasks each day. Delegate responsibility to your leads and drive safety, efficiency, and quality expectations through team leads down to your crew. Assist in the creation of company installation and safety standard procedures and best practices. Educate crew members on procedures. Ensure crew members have access to construction drawings and are referencing them during installation. Assist team leads in interpreting drawings and cut sheets as necessary to ensure proper installation of solar array components. Oversee and provide guidance to the Electrical Foreman and electrical crew, ensuring alignment with project goals, safety standards, and efficiency expectations. Ensure Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections, equipment inspections, and field inspections are completed and documented as required. Support quality and punch list reviews by helping remediate issues and ensuring corrective actions are implemented to prevent similar errors in the future. Field and resolve questions from site personnel, subcontractors, and stakeholders to support clear communication and smooth operations. Participate actively in project closeout activities, including documentation, punch list resolution, final inspections, and turnover. Assist the Construction Manager with schedule updates, ensuring progress is accurately reflected and communicated. Provide support to the Construction Manager as needed, including coordination across teams and troubleshooting emerging issues. Qualifications The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply! Ability to demonstrate electrical qualification through a minimum of 8,000 hours of documented electrical work from previous employer or through Knobelsdorff. Lead, in an organization of similar or greater complexities with the capacity to understand and mana