Renewable Energy Superintendent
Job in
Rolling Meadows, Cook County, Illinois, 60008, USA
Listed on 2026-10-11
Listing for:
Bearconstructioncompany
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
-
Construction
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Energy Management/ Efficiency
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Superintendent(Renewable Energy Division ) isresponsibleformonitoringprojectsthroughtheirfulllifecyclewithastrongfocuson
safety,quality,field leadership,schedule execution,documentation,and communication
.Thisroleworkscloselywiththeprojectmanager/projectteamandtheownersteam,andmustbehighlyorganized,proactive,andabletoperforminafast-paced environment.
Renewable Energyprojectsrequirestrongfieldleadershipacrossmultiplescopesandfast-moving schedules,often including:
- Oversightofsubcontractorsacross
civil,electrical,mechanical,andtestingscopes - Experience with
ground-mount solar
andcommonsystemsincluding
fixedtiltandtrackersystems - Strongdailyfieldexecutionpracticesincluding
look-aheads,daily reporting
,andproactiveissueresolution - Solar-specificsafetyexposure,includingPPEconsiderationsnotedfor"site-specificwork(i.e.,solar)"andtheneedforhearingprotectionwhererenewableenergymechanismscreatehazards
- HeightenedfocusonfallprotectionrequirementsforrooftopPVenvironmentswhereapplicable(includingrequiredsetbacksanddefinedfallprotectionapproachesnearroofedges)
- Develop
phasingplansandlook-ahead schedules
whilecommunicatingprogressupdatestotheprojectteamandstakeholders. - Trackprojectprogressandmaintainschedulesonaregularbasis.
- Coordinateallconstructionactivitieswithtradepartnersandstakeholderstofacilitatecompletionoftheproject.
- OwndailyfieldexecutionandcoordinationwiththePMteam;proactivelysurfacerisks,constraints,and staffing/schedule needs.
- Organizeandmaintain
safe,clean,andorderlyprojectsiteandworkingenvironment
. - Enforcesitesafetyrequirementsandensurecompliancewithapplicablesafety/healthstandards.
- Monitorinstalledworkforquality;enforcequalitycontrolplansandcorrectdeficienciesquickly.
- Apply solar-awarePPEpracticesandhazardcontrolswhereworkmayinvolvesolar-specific risks.
- ActasaliaisonforBEARandprojectownersonsiteinaprofessionalmanner.
- CollaborateandcommunicateclearlyandconciselywithBEARprojectteam,owners,architect/engineer,trade partners,subcontractors,and suppliers.
- Provideclearwrittendocumentationtoallpartiesinvolvedontheproject.
- Readandunderstandprojectdocumentsincludingdrawings,shop drawings,specifications,product datasheets,and schedules.
- Manage,track,anddocumentprojectactivitiesincludingsafety,schedules,daily reports,trade hours,materialdeliverytracking,RFIs/submittalsstatus,photodocumentation,change documentation,andpunchlistitems.
- Utilizeprojectdocumentationtools(experiencewithtoolslikeExcel/Procore/SmartsheethasbeennotedinBEARRenewableEnergysuperintendentscreening).
- Understandtheimportanceofproperaccountingphasecodesandassigningtime.
- Maintainstrongphotodocumentationpractices.
- Coordinatesubcontractorsandworkflowstomaintainqualityandpaceofworkacrossscopes.
- SupportQC,layout/verification,inspections,andmaterialverificationaspartofdailyexecutionexpectations.
- Manageequipmentandmaterialsasrequired;trackdeliveriesandstaging.
- Coordinateactivitieswithlocalpermitagenciesasneeded.
- Resolveon-siteissuesandemergenciesquicklyandeffectively.
- Previousexperienceasaconstruction Superintendent preferred.
- Field experience,trade school,orcollegedegree(Construction Management/Engineering preferred).
- Knowledgeoflocalquality,safety,andhealthguidelinesforconstructionjobsites.
- FamiliaritywithMSOfficepreferred;comfortusingdocumentationandcoordinationtools.
- Procoreandschedulingsoftwareawareness.
- Strongorganizationalandtime-management skills;abilitytoleadandinspire.
- OSHA
30 - Preferred solar-relatedcertificationsnotedinBEARsolarrecruitinginclude
NFPA
70E
,
SWPPP
,…
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