General Superintendent

Applied High Voltage, LLC•,

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The General Superintendent will supervise CoVolt Power site supervision and craft personnel to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with specifications. This role involves leading and supporting lower-tier supervisors, determining labor requirements, coordinating work activities with subcontractors, and monitoring site activities for conformance with codes and standards. The position also supports the development of construction procedures, ensures accurate project reporting, and manages construction work hours against cost codes. The General Superintendent participates in estimate reviews, project site walks, hiring events, and production planning discussions, assisting Directors and Construction Management with staffing plans. A key aspect of the role is ensuring project safety plan requirements are met and a safe workplace is maintained, along with overseeing operator training and addressing industrial relations matters promptly. The role also involves reviewing new hires for accuracy in pay rates and qualifications, ensuring craft personnel are paid correctly, and supporting IRA-compliant projects by maintaining labor standards and apprenticeship ratios. Quality control is paramount, with responsibilities including ensuring project-specific Quality Control Procedures and Inspection and Test Plans are implemented, reviewing subcontractor quality documents, and acting as a field point of contact for quality issues. The General Superintendent will also manage and conduct audits, coordinate with CWT on welding procedures, ensure Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualifications are maintained, and coordinate daily permit needs for construction activities.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of utility-scale construction field operations, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and/or renewable energy project execution.
Ability to lead field supervision, craft personnel, operators, and subcontractors in a fast-paced construction environment.
Strong understanding of construction safety requirements, OSHA standards, and site-specific safety programs.
Ability to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings, specifications, procedures, and contract requirements.
Strong knowledge of manpower planning, production tracking, equipment planning, and cost-code reporting.
Working knowledge of quality control procedures, Inspection and Test Plans, NCR/CAR processes, audits, and subcontractor quality documentation.
Ability to identify schedule, production, safety, quality, manpower, and equipment risks and implement corrective actions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve field issues directly and professionally.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, project tracking tools, and construction reporting systems.
High school diploma required.
Experience with safety leadership, quality implementation, manpower planning, production tracking, subcontractor coordination, and project controls required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent field leadership experience may be considered.
Minimum 10 years of construction experience preferred.
Minimum 5 years of superintendent, general superintendent, or senior field leadership experience preferred.
Experience on utility-scale solar, renewable energy, industrial, civil, electrical, mechanical, or heavy construction projects strongly preferred.
Knowledge of PWA/IRA labor requirements, apprenticeship ratios, craft classifications, and pay/title alignment preferred.
Experience with PWA/IRA compliance, apprenticeship ratios, craft classifications, and payroll/title review preferred.
OSHA 30 preferred.
First Aid/CPR preferred.
SWPPP training preferred.
Quality, welding, equipment, or construction management certifications preferred when applicable.

Responsibilities

Supervise CoVolt Power site supervision and craft personnel to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with specifications.
Lead and support lower-tier supervisors to ensure they are trained in safety, industrial relations, management expectations, and construction procedures.
Determine labor requirements, requisition manpower, and allocate labor to meet the construction schedule.
Work with project teams to build manpower and equipment forecasts.
Coordinate work activities, site access, and work-front planning between CoVolt Power crews and subcontractors.
Monitor site activities to ensure conformance with applicable codes, standards, policies, procedures, drawings, and contract requirements.
Support the development of construction procedures, project work instructions, and field execution plans.
Ensure project production boards, trackers, and reporting tools are accurate and current.
Monitor construction work hours against applicable cost codes and coordinate with Project Controls on weekly Construction Progress Reports.
Participate in estimate reviews, project site walks, hiring events, and production planning discussions.
Assist Directors, Estimating, and Construction Management with production rates and supervisory staffing plans.
Carry out project safety plan requirements and ensure a safe workplace is maintained for all personnel.
Ensure operator training is conducted, documented, and followed.
Address routine industrial relations matters immediately to prevent escalation.
Review new hires to ensure pay rates, titles, classifications, and qualifications are accurate.
Ensure craft personnel are paid correctly, within budget, and in accordance with applicable PWA/IRA guidelines.
Support IRA-compliant projects by ensuring required labor standards and apprenticeship ratios are maintained.
Ensure PWA/IRA apprenticeship ratios are followed and escalate issues as needed.
Ensure project-specific Quality Control Procedures and Inspection and Test Plans are developed, implemented, and followed.
Review and approve subcontractor Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, and other quality-related documents.
Confirm subcontractor resources are in place to implement approved quality plans.
Ensure subcontractor inspections and surveillances are performed.
Act as a field point of contact for construction quality issues and support timely resolution.
Ensure inspection logs, NCR/CAR logs, and other quality records are developed and maintained.
Ensure Quality Control training is completed and documented.
Manage and conduct audits of project activities in accordance with the Project Audit Program.
Coordinate with CWT on development of WPS’s and Procedure Qualification Records when required.
Ensure Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualifications are maintained when applicable.
Ensure Preventive Maintenance Schedules are developed when required by contract.
Coordinate daily permit needs for construction activities.