Assistant Electrical Superintendent

CoVolt Power; Lake Village (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is a field-based role supporting the Project Management team to manage the electrical scope for utility-scale solar, BESS, and HV infrastructure projects. You will ensure construction aligns with the owner’s contract and project plans on site.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of construction management experience on large energy projects, strong IFC drawing interpretation, and proven leadership to supervise subcontractors and coordinate with the PM team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years construction management experience on large utility, solar or wind energy projects.
• Experience managing the electrical scope for utility-scale solar projects.
• Union and open shop site construction experience preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and project specifications for electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for CoVolt Power by promoting policies and core principles on the project.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Estimating during pre-bid and buyout stages.
• Supervise all subcontractors involved with the electrical scope and build strong relationships to promote accountability.
• Plan daily activities, take photos, and compile reports; maintain a clean, organized trailer and site.
• Resolve issues through face-to-face communication and proactive problem-solving.
• Perform mobility at construction sites, including climbing ladders and lifting up to 40 pounds as needed.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

IFC drawings

Project management

MS Project

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Time management

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

Reports to:

Construction Manager

Works closely with:

Construction Manager, Site Quality Manager, Owners, Subcontractors, Project Management Team

Position Summary:

This is a field based position that works closely with the Project Management team to assist in managing the assigned electrical scope for the project. You will assist in assuring that the project is being constructed in accordance to the owner’s contract.

Activities/ Responsibilities/ Duties:

• Acts as an advocate for CoVolt Power by promoting all company policies and procedures and being a strong example of our Core Principles to all invested parties of the project.
• Works with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Estimating department during the pre-bid and buyout stage of each project.
• Supervision of all subcontractors involved with the electrical scope of the project. This involves the ability to build relationships with these parties and in turn leverage those relationships in order to promote accountability.
• Plan daily job activities, complete daily photos and reports, maintain a clean and organized office trailer and jobsite.
• Constantly solves problems and resolves issues through face to face and personal communication.
• Physical demands include all actions required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job which include mobility on and around construction sites, ability to climb 300’ ladder, working at height, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds for a distance of 100 feet.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong technical knowledge for the electrical scope for the project.
• Knowledge of public and construction safety and security issues and regulations.
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application, and use in problem solving.
• Must be able to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specifications for all mechanical work.
• Knowledge of all project plans, specifications, drawings, submittals, and permit requirements.
• Ability to lead and coordinate own and others’ actions, manage own time and manage personnel resources.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently under limited supervision.
• Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell or predict when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as necessary.
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and independently.
• Computer literacy and proficiency using MS Project and MS Office.
• Apply IFC drawings and job specifications for electrical work.
• Ability to lead and coordinate own and others’ actions, manage own time and manage personnel resources.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently under limited supervision.
• Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell or predict when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as necessary.
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and independently.
• Computer literacy and proficiency using MS Project and MS Office.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language proficiently.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Strong technical knowledge for the electrical scope for the project.
• Knowledge of public and construction safety and security issues and regulations.
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application, and use in problem solving.
• Must be able to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specifications for all mechanical work.
• Knowledge of all project plans, specifications, drawings, submittals, and permit requirements.
• Ability to lead and coordinate own and others’ actions, manage own time and manage personnel resources.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently under limited supervision.
• Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell or predict when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as necessary.
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and independently.
• Computer literacy and proficiency using MS Project and MS Office.
• Apply IFC drawings and job specifications for electrical work.
• Ability to lead and coordinate own and others’ actions, manage own time and manage personnel resources.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently under limited supervision.
• Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell or predict when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as necessary.
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and independently.
• Computer literacy and proficiency using MS Project and MS Office.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language proficiently.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language proficiently.

Education/ Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years construction management experience on large utility, solar or wind energy projects.
• Experience in managing, organizing, directing, and leading all aspects of the electrical scope for utility scale solar projects.
• Experience with union and open shop site construction preferred.

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CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

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