Mechanical Superintendent
About The Position
The Mechanical Superintendent oversees and directs mechanical field activities on utility-scale solar projects, including racking, module installation, tracker systems, and balance-of-plant mechanical scopes. The role is responsible for safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of mechanical work while maintaining quality, productivity, and compliance standards. The superintendent leads field crews and subcontractors and coordinates daily site operations to support project delivery. This is a field-based role on large solar construction sites, involving outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Extended hours, weekend work, and travel may be required based on project needs.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of construction experience.
- At least 3 years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, mechanical layouts, and installation manuals.
- Familiarity with large-scale solar mechanical systems, including trackers, fixed-tilt systems, and modules.
- Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and quality standards.
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, MS Project, or Primavera P6.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to motivate crews.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- Problem-solving mindset and adaptability to changing project conditions.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions; extended hours, weekends, and travel may be required based on project needs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.
- Experience in utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects.
- Background in structural steel, racking systems, or large-scale mechanical installation.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily mechanical installation activities, including racking assembly, torque tube installation, module mounting, tracker systems, and structural components.
- Coordinate with civil and electrical superintendents to align work sequences and minimize conflicts.
- Ensure mechanical construction activities comply with design drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
- Monitor crew productivity and progress against project schedules and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Promote and enforce site safety standards and OSHA compliance.
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and routine safety inspections.
- Identify, report, and mitigate hazards.
- Inspect racking and module installations for quality.
- Ensure torqueing, alignment, and assembly meet specifications and are documented.
- Coordinate with the QA/QC team to address non-conformances and corrective actions.
- Manage mechanical foremen, crews, and subcontractors on site.
- Provide direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to site staff.
- Interface with engineering teams, vendors, and clients to resolve technical or logistical issues.
- Assist in developing lookahead schedules and manpower plans.
- Track and report daily progress, manpower utilization, and equipment needs.
- Communicate project updates and risks to project leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
