General Superintendent

Phillips & Jordan•Knoxville, TN

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical General Superintendent provides comprehensive on-site management of multiple solar project sites, ensuring all projects are executed in accordance with the overall design, budget, and schedule. This role involves high-level oversight and coordination across various construction activities and project stakeholders.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and experience with self-performing DG/utility-scale solar construction activities such as underground utility construction and electrical wiring of major components on a solar facility.
Travel frequently between project sites out of town and out of state.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and teams.
Minimum of twenty years of craft supervision experience across solar construction projects.
Experienced in the electrical construction of solar facilities from start to finish. Such as; Project setup, mobilization, SWPP Installation, electrical, commissioning and testing.
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction including technology, equipment, methods; craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, cost control schedules, and safety.
Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.
Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process

Responsibilities

Oversee the electrical construction efforts across multiple project sites to ensure adherence to design, budget, and schedule, including interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, and other contractors.
Identify changes to project execution plan and immediately determine appropriate path forward.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise onsite functions across projects, including scheduling, engineering, material control, and the direction of onsite administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.
Supervise craft employees and other contractors across multiple sites.
Authorize and approve all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc., as needed.
Provide high-level technical assistance, such as interpretation of drawings, recommendation of construction methods, and selection of equipment, as required.
Assist project management in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, and safety programs across all sites.
Ensure compliance with all project procedures, safety program requirements, and work rules across all projects. Document violations, notify project management, and implement corrective actions as required.
Assume responsibility for the productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
Perform additional duties as directed by senior management.