Solar Superintendent in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Superintendent (Solar Division)

The Superintendent (Solar Division) is responsible for monitoring projects through their full lifecycle with a strong focus on safety, quality, field leadership, schedule execution, documentation, and communication. This role works closely with the project manager/project team and the owner's team, and must be highly organized, proactive, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment. Solar projects require strong field leadership across multiple scopes and fast-moving schedules, often including:

• Oversight of subcontractors across civil, electrical, mechanical, and testing scopes
• Experience with ground-mount solar and common systems including fixed tilt and tracker systems
• Strong daily field execution practices including look-aheads, daily reporting, and proactive issue resolution
• Solar-specific safety exposure, including PPE considerations noted for "site-specific work (i.e., solar)" and the need for hearing protection where renewable energy mechanisms create hazards
• Heightened focus on fall protection requirements for rooftop PV environments where applicable (including required setbacks and defined fall protection approaches near roof edges)

Key Responsibilities

• Field Leadership, Planning & Schedule
• Develop phasing plans and look-ahead schedules while communicating progress updates to the project team and stakeholders.
• Track project progress and maintain schedules on a regular basis.
• Coordinate all construction activities with trade partners and stakeholders to facilitate completion of the project.
• Own daily field execution and coordination with the PM team; proactively surface risks, constraints, and staffing/schedule needs.
• Safety, Cleanliness & Quality
• Organize and maintain a safe, clean, and orderly project site and working environment.
• Enforce site safety requirements and ensure compliance with applicable safety/health standards.
• Monitor installed work for quality; enforce quality control plans and correct deficiencies quickly.
• Apply solar-aware PPE practices and hazard controls where work may involve solar-specific risks.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Act as a liaison for BEAR and project owners on site in a professional manner.
• Collaborate and communicate clearly and concisely with BEAR project team, owners, architect/engineer, trade partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Provide clear written documentation to all parties involved on the project.
• Documentation & Controls (Critical in Solar Delivery)
• Read and understand project documents including drawings, shop drawings, specifications, product data sheets, and schedules.
• Manage, track, and document project activities including safety, schedules, daily reports, trade hours, material delivery tracking, RFIs/submittals status, photo documentation, change documentation, and punch list items.
• Utilize project documentation tools (experience with tools like Excel/Procore/Smartsheet has been noted in BEAR solar superintendent screening).
• Understand the importance of proper accounting phase codes and assigning time.
• Maintain strong photo documentation practices.
• Solar Field Execution Support (Multi-scope coordination)
• Coordinate subcontractors and workflows to maintain quality and pace of work across scopes.
• Support QC, layout/verification, inspections, and material verification as part of daily execution expectations.
• Materials, Equipment, and Site Logistics
• Manage equipment and materials as required; track deliveries and staging.
• Coordinate activities with local permit agencies as needed.
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies quickly and effectively.

Position Requirements

• Qualifications
• Previous experience as a construction Superintendent preferred.
• Field experience, trade school, or college degree (Construction Management/Engineering preferred).
• Knowledge of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites.
• Familiarity with MS Office preferred; comfort using documentation and coordination tools.
• Procore and scheduling software awareness.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to lead and inspire.
• Safety / Certifications (Solar-relevant)
• OSHA 30
• Preferred solar-related certifications noted in BEAR solar recruiting include NFPA 70E, SWPPP, and NABCEP Associate (preferred).
• Work Schedule & Environment
• This is a full-time field role supporting active solar projects.
• BEAR's superintendent offer template references standard field hours as generally 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (or as mutually agreed), with flexibility for project priorities and potential additional hours/weekends.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

BEAR Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability…