Construction Superintendent
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations and administrative duties on the construction site.
- Report progress and safety updates daily to the Senior Construction Manager.
- Oversee and coordinate sub-vendors and work closely with their foremen.
- Enforce safety and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Set daily and weekly productivity standards for contractors and sub-contractors.
- Develop a 3-week look-ahead schedule and collaborate with the Senior Construction Manager to ensure timelines are met.
- Cook up and manage project blueprints, plans, and specifics.
Requirements
- Experience in construction management, particularly in commercial electrical or civil projects.
- A technical degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or extensive construction management experience.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
- Experience managing sub-vendors.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PDF, Word, and Excel.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- OSHA 30 certification (assistance available if expired).
Qualifications
- Experience in solar projects.
- Electrician or electrical experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in solar projects.
- Electrician or electrical experience.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to oversee community solar projects throughout Illinois. These projects range from 1 to 2.5 MW. The Construction Superintendent will manage the day-to-day operations and administrative duties on-site, ensuring the smooth progression of construction activities.
Work Environment
The work environment is a solar construction site with a company trailer, located across central and Northwest Illinois. The site will have multiple electrical and civil subcontractors present. Work hours are typically Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, totaling 40 hours a week. Overtime must be approved by the supervisor and is not common.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Nauvoo, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.
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