Traveling Construction Site Superintendent

applicants only - no recruiters please

harvest solar, an equal opportunity employer, is a michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. With in-house design, engineering, installation, and manufacturing, harvest solar is a pivotal turnkey operation that believes in expanding energy independence today to achieve a sustainable future for tomorrow. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren.

Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best‑in‑class service, products, and experience.

we are seeking a construction site superintendent to coordinate and manage all onsite activities and work with project team including project managers, engineers, foreman, and field personnel and other office departments to deliver to successful projects to owners, on time and on budget with the desired level of quality.

salary

the hourly rate is $35-37/hour which is commensurate with related knowledge, skills, and experience. An annual bonus target representing 5% of your annual base salary/annual wages is paid based on meeting both organizational and individual targets.

major responsibilities of position

• ensure compliance with all federal, state local, health and safety laws and ordinances including but not limited to ashe, osha, miosha, mdh and dot.
• ensure all required materials, equipment and inspections occur to support the project schedule.
• work with the project teams to budget, forecast and manage field personnel as well as management of labor, equipment, materials, tools and other cost considerations.
• prepare work plans and develop any additional temporary facilities for the project.
• understand, review, and manage project plans, specifications, and manufacturers data and execute project based upon said documentation.
• review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• manage the overall project and 3-week look ahead schedules, including creating the master schedule and updating it on a weekly basis.
• generate rfis (request for information) as required to ensure completeness of the project documents, identifying, and clarifying any discrepancies.
• manage the company’s quality control program within the assigned project.
• conduct preconstruction planning.
• conduct on-site project meetings with subcontractors and construction trades lead personnel.
• management and supervision of work crews onsite including:
  • mentor and train field personnel.
  • manage foreman and their duties and ensure all have resources and information to perform their tasks effectively and efficiently.
  • provide effective performance evaluations to field personnel.
• provide feedback on processes and procedures, as the company truly believes in continuous development.
• additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

educational and certification background

high school diploma or ged

bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred

valid state driver’s license, ability to obtain cdl certification preferred

3-5 years of construction experience with 3- 5 years of leadership or supervisory role

miosha certification, i.e., osha 30, etc.
required

personal competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other attributes)

• proficient in scheduling and training with a good knowledge of company policies and personnel capabilities
• maintain customer service, delivery, and satisfaction at a consistently high level.
• maintain field crew morale, productivity, cooperation, and teamwork at high levels.
• effective judgement in reporting and timely resolutions of problems.
• ability to preserve company confidentiality and reputation.
• ability to maintain a positive attitude and cooperative working relationships with all employees.
• ability to perform all duties in an independent and expeditious manner with minimal supervision and demonstrate good planning skills.
• ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide sufficiently to figure normal calculations.
• ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
• abilit…