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Solar foreman | Installation Crew Leadership

(Lead a 3–6 person solar installation crew while managing jobsite safety, installation quality, productivity, customer communication, and successful project completion.)

Base Location: Des Plaines, IL Service Area: Generally within a 70–90-mile radius of the Des Plaines market

⏰ Schedule

• Open availability required
• No set daily start or end time
• Daily hours depend on project and jobsite requirements
• Weekend work may be required as needed
• Employees report directly to assigned jobsites
• Approximately 5% travel required

Pay

$31.00–$53.00/hr, depending on experience, qualifications, and level

Performance-based incentives are also available.

Industry

Residential Solar | Renewable Energy | Construction

Role Summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Solar foreman for a direct hire opportunity supporting residential and small commercial solar installations throughout the Chicagoland area.

The Foreperson provides hands-on leadership and technical direction for a 3–6 person solar installation crew. This position is responsible for managing the construction workflow, training crew members, maintaining jobsite safety and quality, communicating with customers, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently.

This is a working Foreperson position. Candidates should be comfortable performing installation work alongside their crew while taking responsibility for overall jobsite execution.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of construction experience
• At least 1 year of hands-on solar installation experience
• Previous experience leading, training, or directing installation crews
• Ability to perform all responsibilities of an Installer and Lead Installer
• Experience with electrical work involving wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC
• Knowledge of NEC and applicable codes and standards
• Understanding of relevant OSHA safety requirements
• strong mechanical and construction abilities
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people-management skills
• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Basic Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Ability to travel approximately 5%

Preferred

• State electrical certification or license
• Previous Solar foreman or Lead Installer experience
• Residential rooftop solar experience
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Experience supervising crews of 3–6 employees

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize a solar installation crew of approximately 3–6 employees
• Train and develop installers and crew members
• Coordinate daily jobsite activities and construction workflow
• Ensure residential and small commercial solar projects are completed safely and efficiently
• Review project requirements and organize labor, materials, and equipment
• Maintain required project documentation
• Monitor installation quality and ensure work meets company standards
• Maintain compliance with applicable NEC, OSHA, and local requirements
• Identify installation or workforce issues and determine appropriate solutions
• Maintain positive working relationships within the crew and with branch personnel
• Communicate professionally with homeowners throughout the installation
• Provide jobsite and crew feedback to management
• Perform service calls when required
• Assist with troubleshooting installation and electrical issues
• Perform the responsibilities of an Installer or Lead Installer when needed
• Serve as acting supervisor or manager when required
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive jobsite
   

  Opportunity

• Direct Hire
• $31.00–$53.00/hr
• Performance incentive opportunities
• Structured leadership and field training
• Opportunity to lead residential solar installation crews
• Continued exposure to solar, electrical, and battery technologies
• Career advancement opportunities within field operations and leadership

• Text "Solar foreman" to 847-576-4085 to apply or request more information!

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• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 100lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

Skills
• Monitor installation
• crew members
• organize labor
• compliance
• NEC
• OSHA
• local requirements
• homeowners
• electrical issues
• supervisor
• Lead Installer
• 600 VDC
• 480 VAC
• Journeyman License
• Electrician Certification
• Wireman License
• Installation
• Residential solar installation
• energy storage system
• Main Panel Upgrades

Qualifications
• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Manager

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.



Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.