Assistant Construction Site Superintendent

Turnkey Solar Solutions•Champaign, IL

6d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harvest Solar is a Michigan-based renewable energy company serving agricultural, commercial, and utility customers. The Assistant Construction Site Superintendent supports field operations on assigned solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. The role assists with safety, quality, scheduling, crew coordination, and documentation from site preparation through installation, testing, commissioning, and closeout. The Assistant coordinates assigned work with field crews, subcontractors, Project Managers, Safety, and Quality to support safe, efficient construction within the project schedule and budget. The position is primarily based at commercial construction job sites and involves frequent travel, including daily and overnight travel. Hotel and transportation costs are covered, and food per diem is paid for overnight stays. The role may involve extended workdays of up to 12 hours. Compensation is $70,000 to $100,000 USD, commensurate with education and experience, plus an annual bonus target of 5% of base salary based on organizational and individual targets. Harvest Solar describes its purpose as empowering people to create and use renewable energy by providing best-in-class service, products, and experience, with a commitment to energy independence and a sustainable future. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, hear, and climb stairs and/or ladders.
Ability occasionally to reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to tolerate the physical requirements for a minimum of 10 to 12 hours daily.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and manufacturer instructions for solar EPC work.
Ability to perform normal calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to maintain organized field records and communicate effectively with crews and company personnel, including use of Procore and common office software.
Ability to maintain a safe, organized, productive job site; exercise sound judgment; recognize and manage priorities; anticipate changing field conditions and work conflicts; and promptly communicate problems and impacts.
Ability to complete assigned duties with initiative, planning, and guidance from the Superintendent; follow through on corrective actions; and address routine crew concerns professionally while escalating personnel or subcontractor issues as appropriate.
Ability to communicate professionally, preserve company confidentiality and reputation, maintain cooperative working relationships, and support customer service, project delivery, crew morale, productivity, and teamwork.
Ability to represent the company professionally and take on additional duties as schedule allows.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
Two to four years of construction experience, including solar installation or EPC field work.
Prior lead or foreman experience.
OSHA certification, such as OSHA 30.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
NABCEP certification.

Responsibilities

Make safety the primary consideration, stop unsafe work, and promptly report hazards, incidents, unsafe conditions, and deficiencies to the Superintendent and Safety team.
Support compliance with applicable health and safety requirements, site safety plans, company standards, electrical safety controls, and emergency procedures.
Assist with Job Hazard Analyses, site walk-arounds, personnel sign-in, equipment inspections, trench inspection coordination, toolbox talks, site orientations, and corrective-action follow-up.
Maintain assigned site areas, vehicles, connexes, material storage, signage, barriers, and access controls; verify dig tickets and utility markings before applicable work.
Assist qualified personnel with SWPPP inspections, documentation, and best management practices, including follow-up after storm events.
Review drawings, diagrams, manufacturer instructions, and technical specifications; identify discrepancies and route questions through the RFI process.
Assist the Quality Department and Superintendent with the Quality Plan, required inspections, third-party testing, commissioning readiness, and quality documentation.
Track observations, deficiencies, and punch list items; coordinate assigned corrective work and verify completion.
Complete and maintain assigned Procore inspections, photographs, quality records, field redlines, test records, and as-built information.
Verify assigned installation work conforms to approved plans and manufacturer requirements for foundations, racking, modules, inverters, and electrical systems; escalate field conflicts and proposed changes before implementation.
Support the Superintendent in coordinating employees, subcontractors, and other workers in assigned areas across civil, foundations, racking, module installation, electrical installation, testing, and commissioning.
Participate in toolbox talks, Plan of the Day meetings, site meetings, and subcontractor meetings; communicate assignments, constraints, progress, and action items.
Assist with delegated field crew supervision, coaching on safe work and installation practices, obtaining current drawings and resources for foremen, and reporting crew performance or training needs.
Assist with equipment placement, temporary power, laydown and staging areas, site access, and safe material offloading.
Coordinate assigned deliveries and material needs with the Superintendent, Project Manager, procurement personnel, and subcontractors; track labor, equipment, material usage, and installation quantities and report shortages, damage, productivity concerns, and potential cost impacts.
Assist with project and three-week look-ahead schedules, track assigned activities and constraints, and report progress to the Superintendent.
Prepare RFI information and supporting field details for review and communicate approved responses to affected crews.
Support preconstruction planning, procurement tracking, delivery verification, and construction sequencing for assigned solar EPC scopes.
Prepare daily and weekly field report information, including installation quantities, crew hours, equipment use, weather delays, and progress photographs.
Communicate field progress, concerns, and constraints to the Superintendent and Project Manager, and assist with client and landowner coordination as directed.
Maintain assigned SWPPP, delivery and receiving, RFI, JHA, daily sign-in, and related project records; track material availability, inspection needs, and punch list completion for commissioning, turnover, and schedule support.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Nine paid holidays per year.
Accrued paid vacation, reaching 80 hours per calendar year; unused vacation may be paid out and/or up to 40 unused hours may be rolled over at year end.
Health insurance options, with Harvest Solar covering 80% of premiums and the associate paying 20%.
Employer HSA contributions for eligible coverage options with the HSA-compatible health plan.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
$50,000 group life insurance with an accidental death clause; premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
Short-term disability coverage of 60% of earnings, up to $1,000 per week, after a seven-day waiting period; premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity programs available at the associate’s expense.
40 hours of annual PTO for personal appointments, prorated in the first year; unused PTO does not roll over or receive a year-end payout.
Harvest Solar 401(k) plan with automatic enrollment at a 3% deferral rate and a company match based on the associate’s deferral rate.
Annual bonus target of 5% of annual base salary or wages, based on organizational and individual targets.
Hotel and transportation costs covered for required travel; food per diem paid for overnight stays.