EPC Assistant Superintendent (Galesburg, IL)

SOLV Energy•Galesburg, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building, and maintaining utility-scale solar, battery storage, and high-voltage substation projects nationwide. The Assistant Superintendent supports the Superintendent in successfully completing projects and supervising field construction activities. This position is located full-time at a jobsite in Galesburg, Illinois; specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process. The role helps direct crews and subcontractors, reinforce safety and quality standards, coordinate field personnel and project resources, and support construction planning, scheduling, documentation, commissioning, and close-out. The Assistant Superintendent works with project leadership, owners, engineers, designers, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve field issues and support productive project execution.

Requirements

Engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent experience (2–4 years as General Foreman).
Field construction experience at a supervisory level.
Experience in utility-scale solar projects.
Knowledge of construction methods, practices, regulations, and safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NEC.
Strong knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control.
Working knowledge of all trades and ability to read and understand specifications for all crafts.
Experience conducting constructability reviews and coordinating with estimating teams to develop accurate project cost estimates.
Strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
Valid driver's license.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Assist the Superintendent in managing and coordinating field construction activities, directing crews and subcontractors to ensure safe and productive work.
Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and coordination of field personnel.
Maintain professional relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Enforce SOLV Energy safety policies and participate in required safety training; help ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and company standards.
Perform inspections and audits to monitor work quality and verify construction follows plans, specifications, and SOLV Energy requirements.
Assist with planning and managing material, tool, and equipment needs; track deliveries and help prevent delays and reactive purchasing.
Support development and maintenance of project schedules (CPM) by communicating progress, identifying potential delays, and coordinating with the Superintendent and Project Management.
Review drawings, specifications, and subcontractor submittals to support project readiness and field execution.
Participate in pre-job meetings, daily huddles, subcontractor coordination meetings, and site walk-throughs.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including daily logs, time sheets, work orders, and invoice approvals.
Assist in documenting, tracking, and completing punch-list items for project close-out.
Support start-up testing, commissioning, and turnover; assist with close-out packages and Owner acceptance.
Work with supervisory personnel, subcontractors, designers, and owners to resolve field issues, interpret plans, and improve work processes.
Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Superintendent or project leadership.