Renewable Energy Superintendent in Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Superintendent (Renewable Energy Division)

The Superintendent (Renewable Energy 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. Renewable Energy 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
• Renewable Energy-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 Renewable Energy 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 renewable energy superintendent screening).
• Understand the importance of proper accounting phase codes and assigning time.
• Maintain strong photo documentation practices.
• Renewable Energy 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 (Renewable energy-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 renewable energy 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

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