Assistant Electrical Superintendent

CoVolt Power AHV; Lake Village (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking a field-based Construction Manager to assist the Project Management team in overseeing the electrical scope of utility-scale solar and BESS projects. You will ensure construction aligns with the owner’s contract and coordinate with the PM, CM, and estimating teams.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to manage subcontractors and maintain site safety and quality across active projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advocate for CoVolt Power by promoting all company policies and procedures and upholding Core Principles.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Estimating during pre-bid and buyout stage.
• Supervise all subcontractors involved with the electrical scope and build strong relationships for accountability.
• Plan daily job activities, photos, reports, and maintain a clean, organized site trailer and jobsite.
• Resolve issues through face-to-face communication and proactive problem solving.
• Handle physical demands including mobility on construction sites and working at height.

Skills

Electrical scope

Project coordination

MS Project

MS Office

Reading IFC drawings

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Construction management experience on utility-scale projects

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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