Construction Superintendent

Location: Centreville

Job Title:

Construction Superintendent - Solar Projects

Job Description

This role oversees day-to-day construction activities on utility-scale and commercial solar sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in accordance with design specifications and company standards. The Construction Superintendent manages on-site operations from the project trailer, coordinates subcontractors, enforces safety and quality procedures, and provides clear, consistent communication and reporting to the broader project team. This position offers a strong career path for experienced crew leads and forepersons looking to advance into a superintendent role and gain long-term experience in the growing solar industry.

Responsibilities

+ Manage all on-site construction activities for solar projects, ensuring work progresses safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project schedules.

+ Coordinate daily operations from the site trailer, including planning tasks, sequencing work, and overseeing multiple subcontractor crews in civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.

+ Oversee and manage subcontractors and sub-vendors on site, working closely with their forepersons to ensure work is completed according to scope, quality standards, and timelines.

+ Conduct and oversee quality control activities, including performing quality inspections and verifying that all work complies with construction drawings, specifications, and company standards.

+ Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, including OSHA requirements and company safety policies, and actively promote a strong safety culture on site.

+ Review, interpret, and verify construction drawings and plans (civil, electrical, and mechanical) to ensure all work is executed according to design and technical specifications.

+ Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for the project team, providing regular updates on progress, issues, and risks, and escalating concerns as needed.

+ Prepare and submit daily reports to the construction manager or project manager, documenting progress, safety observations, manpower, equipment, and any notable events or delays.

+ Coordinate work activities among various trades and subcontractors to avoid conflicts, minimize downtime, and maintain efficient workflow on the job site.

+ Manage on-site inventory, deliveries, and material handling, ensuring materials are received, documented, stored properly, and available when needed for construction activities.

+ Capture photographs of construction progress and site conditions, and submit them as part of daily or periodic reporting to the project management team.

+ Perform and support inspections as required, including internal quality checks and coordination with external inspectors, engineers, or authorities.

+ Document and track information received from other contractors, engineers, and stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely communication of this information to the appropriate team members.

+ Use Procore and other project management tools to track documentation, RFIs, drawings, and reports, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.

+ Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create and maintain reports, logs, presentations, and other project-related documentation.

+ Operate and manage work using Apple iPads or similar devices for field documentation, drawings, and communication.

+ Support and enforce site-specific stormwater and environmental compliance requirements as they relate to construction activities.

+ Demonstrate strong leadership on site by setting expectations, resolving conflicts, making timely decisions, and motivating crews to achieve project goals.

+ Identify and address field issues promptly, using problem-solving skills to keep the project moving forward while maintaining safety and quality.

+ Be consistently present on site during construction hours, often serving as the first person to arrive and the last person to leave, to ensure thorough oversight of all activities.

Essential Skills

+ Proven experience in construction, with strong background in civil, electrical, and mechanical aspects of solar construction.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee construction crews and subcontractors in a field environment.

+ Strong experience working on solar construction projects, including rooftop or ground-mounted systems.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings across civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines.

+ Proficiency with Procore construction management software.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

+ Familiarity with Apple iPads for field documentation and communication.

+ Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate on-site teams.

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with project teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

+ Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced construction environment.

+ Knowledge of…