Construction Superintendent BESS

Location: Denver, CO Duration: 12-Month Contract Pay Rate: $35.50 - $39.50/hr Position Summary Our client is a leading energy utility delivering utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. They seek a Construction Superintendent to lead field construction, focusing on mechanical and electrical installation, QA/QC oversight, safety compliance, and EPC contractor coordination. Reporting to an onsite Construction Manager, the Superintendent serves as the primary field representative for construction execution and quality management, ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently, in line with project specifications, engineering drawings, codes, standards, and commissioning requirements. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Oversee field construction activities on utility-scale BESS projects, with a focus on mechanical and electrical installationProvide QA/QC oversight to confirm work meets project specifications, engineering drawings, codes, and standardsDrive safety compliance across all field activitiesCoordinate EPC contractors and manage day-to-day field executionServe as the primary field representative for construction execution and quality managementCoordinate daily activities between EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and project stakeholders through all phases of constructionEnsure construction work supports commissioning requirementsReport to and support the onsite Construction Manager Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered5+ years of construction field experience on utility-scale energy projects, including at least 2 years in a superintendent or field supervisory roleDirect experience on BESS, solar, substation, or other utility-scale renewable construction projects strongly preferredExperience managing EPC contractors and subcontractors in a field environmentOSHA 30 certification required or obtained within a set timeframe of hire Knowledge/Skills Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical installation for BESS components, including battery enclosures, inverters/PCS, medium-voltage equipment, and associated foundations and cablingAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and single-line diagramsFamiliarity with NEC, NFPA 855, OSHA standards, and other applicable codes for energy storage constructionSolid understanding of QA/QC processes, inspections, punch lists, and documentationKnowledge of construction-to-commissioning handover processesStrong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple contractors and stakeholders on siteProficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management or scheduling toolsAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on an active construction site ...