Project Superintendent

About the role

Signal Energy is seeking an ambitious Project Superintendent for Solar Energy Projects. This field-based position is located at project sites across the United States. The role reports to the Project Manager and supervises Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Project Administrative Assistants, Co-ops, and Interns. The Project Superintendent works closely with Project Assistants, Project Engineers, Site Safety Managers, Site Quality Managers, QA/QC Inspectors, Owners, Estimators, Pre-Construction, Engineers, and the Senior Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Act as an advocate for Signal Energy by promoting all company policies and procedures and promoting a positive attitude towards the goals of each project
• Represent Signal Energy professionally with clients, subcontractors, and others at all times
• Direct and lead solar energy project construction from initial notice to proceed through final acceptance by client
• Oversee Superintendents and supervise the construction of roads, foundations, high voltage electrical works, substations, solar arrays, and wind turbine erection at the project site
• Help plan, lead, and coordinate all activities associated with the overall execution of a project as if it is a personal business
• Participate in the organization, scheduling, and implementation/coordination of work at the project site
• Constantly solve problems and resolve issues through face to face and personal communication
• Support project management team to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule
• Advocate for site safety programs and quality control

Physical demands

Includes all actions required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, including mobility on and around construction sites and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of technical, administration, and management of all phases of project activities
• Knowledge of public and construction safety and security issues and regulations
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application and use in problem solving
• Ability to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specifications for civil and electrical work
• Ability to lead and coordinate own and others' actions, manage own time, and manage personnel resources
• Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell or predict when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as necessary
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and reasoning skills
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and independently
• Computer literacy and proficiency using Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, and BOX

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or related area, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-10 years construction management experience on large commercial/multi-disciplined/industrial, utility, solar, or wind energy projects

Certificates and Licenses

• OSHA 10 Hour Minimum
• First Aid/CPR
• SWPPP Training