Construction Site Superintendent

Turnkey Solar Solutions•Champaign, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvest Solar is seeking a Construction Site Superintendent to coordinate and manage field operations on assigned construction solar projects, with a primary focus on safety, quality, schedule, and efficiency. This role serves as the on-site leadership representative and primary connection between field crews, subcontractors, Project Managers, Safety, and Quality. The Superintendent plans, coordinates, communicates, documents, and supervises daily project activities to ensure work is completed safely, in accordance with project requirements, and within the established schedule and budget.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED - Required
Valid State Driver’s License - Require, ability to obtain CDL certification preferred
3-5 years of construction experience with 3- 5 years of leadership or supervisory role - Required
OSHA Certification, i.e., OSHA 30, etc. - Required
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management - Preferred
NABCEP Certification - Preferred

Responsibilities

Make safety the primary consideration in every decision. Safety takes priority over schedule and budget.
Maintain appropriate safety controls to ensure compliance with all federal, state local, health and safety laws and ordinances including but not limited to ASHE, OSHA, MIOSHA, MDH and DOT requirements and Harvest Solar standards.
Oversee daily or weekly Job Hazard Analyses, as required by the client or Harvest Solar, before crews begin work, when conditions change, and when additional personnel enter a task or work area.
During simultaneous operations, coordinate a “Meet and Greet” so crews can review and share applicable JHAs.
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and proper condition of assigned vehicles, connexes, and the job site.
Support the Safety team in developing site-specific safety plans.
Post and maintain all required site signage.
Ensure dig tickets are current before and during all applicable work activities.
Complete SWPPP inspections as required, verify compliance, and coordinate maintenance of SWPPP best management practices.
Be the first person on site; perform a daily safety walk-around, including items such as trench inspections when applicable; ensure daily sign-in is completed for all personnel; verify equipment inspections are complete; and confirm JHAs are reviewed before each task begins.
Perform SWPPP inspections weekly and after storm events; participate in subcontractor meetings; and participate in toolbox talks with all personnel on site.
Provide site orientation for each person on their first day; document observations as they arise.
Review and interpret blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer data sheets, and technical specifications to verify proper project construction.
Submit RFI requests to the Project Manager as needed.
Support the Quality Department in developing the Quality Plan and verifying that all project scopes are inspected to established quality standards.
Coordinate with the Project Manager to schedule third-party testing when applicable.
Track observations and punch list items, and coordinate follow-up to ensure corrective actions are completed.
Complete and maintain Procore inspections as needed throughout project construction.
Understand, review, and manage project plans, specifications, and manufacturers data and execute project based upon said documentation.
Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
Lead on-site employees, subcontractors, and other workers.
Direct workflows across multiple disciplines, including pre-construction planning, civil site preparation, mechanical and electrical installation, testing, and commissioning.
Participate in daily toolbox talks and coordinate Plan of the Day meetings to align work, progress, and communication.
Conduct on-site project meetings with subcontractors and construction trades lead personnel.
Mentor and train field personnel.
Manage foreman and their duties and ensure all have resources and information to perform their tasks effectively and efficiently.
Provide effective performance evaluations to field personnel.
Provide feedback on processes and procedures, as the company truly believes in continuous development.
Plan equipment placement, temporary power needs, staging areas, offload areas, and other site-specific requirements.
Coordinate deliveries, milestones, and project needs with Project Managers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
Work with the project teams to budget, forecast and manage field personnel as well as management of labor, equipment, materials, tools and other cost considerations.
Manage the overall project and 3-week look ahead schedules, including creating the master schedule and updating it on a weekly basis.
Generate RFI’s (Request for Information) as required to ensure completeness of the project documents, identifying, and clarifying any discrepancies.
Conduct preconstruction planning.
Submit daily and/or weekly field reports, including installation quantities, weather delays, hours worked, and other relevant project information.
Communicate project status, progress, concerns, and challenges clearly with Project Managers, client representatives, and landowners.
Follow established RFI processes and support Project Managers with as-built documentation.
Maintain job site records, including SWPPP documentation, delivery records, RFIs, JHAs, daily sign-in sheets, and related project documentation.
Ensure all required materials, equipment and inspections occur to support the project schedule.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Nine Paid Holidays per Year. Including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve.
Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year. Unused vacation can be paid out and/or up to 40 unused hours can be rolled over at year end.
Health Insurance. Option 1: Priority Health POS, HSA 2000 Plan. Option 2: Priority Health, Traditional POS 1000 Plan.
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with an Accident Death clause. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar
Group Short Term Disability: 60% of your earnings, with a $1,000.00 weekly maximum, are available for injury or illness after a seven-day waiting period. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available at the associate’s expense.
Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 Hours are available each year on January 1. PTO Is available to assist you in managing your time off work for personal appointments. PTO does not rollover, nor is it paid out at the end of the year, unused PTO is forfeited. In the first year of employment available hours are prorated based on your date of hire.
Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate. When the associate defers 3%, Harvest Solar matches 3%. When the associate defers 4%, Harvest Solar matches the first 3.5%. When the associate defers 5%, Harvest Solar matches the first 4%.