EPC Senior Superintendent, Utility Scale Solar (Groton, NY)

SOLV Energy•Groton, NY

2d•$132,308 - $172,000•Onsite

About The Position

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Senior Superintendent will be responsible for the supervision of successful project completion. This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Groton, NY and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent experience (2 years as superintendent)
Prefer 8 years of field construction experience at a supervisory level
Prefer 3 years in utility-scale solar projects.
Thorough 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, with the ability to read and understand specifications for all crafts.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, assuming responsibility for overall management and success.
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, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel and work onsite, with scheduled time off every 3 weeks.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Perform all Superintendent/Project Engineer duties as required.
Recruit, screen, hire, mentor, coach, and develop field staff, fostering a high-performance culture, growth mindset, and supporting internal promotions.
Serve as the primary on-site representative for assigned projects, maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure clear communication, issue resolution, and project success.
Manage direct reports and subcontractors in all field areas, providing guidance, supervision, and support to ensure consistent execution and high-quality outcomes.
Lead by example as a team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for renewable energy.
Enforce safety procedures and actively participate in the Safety Training Program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Set and maintain work quality standards; conduct inspections, audits, and constructability reviews to verify adherence to specifications, plans, and Solv Energy standards.
Oversee multiple projects across a large geographic area, coordinating project support, logistics, materials, schedules, and subcontractor meetings to ensure milestones and deadlines are met.
Review drawings, specifications, and subcontractor submittments; chair pre-job and regular subcontractor meetings to monitor punch lists and ensure project readiness and timely completion.
Maintain and manage CPM schedules, coordinating with teams to meet project milestones and deadlines.
Partner with estimating teams to develop accurate project cost estimates and proposals, providing insights from on-site observations to enhance cost competitiveness.
Prepare and maintain operational reports, including time sheets, work orders, daily logs, invoice approvals, and punch list documentation, and provide regular progress updates to executive leadership highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Perform manual work only under exigent conditions as required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.