Assistant Electrical Superintendent - Solar

Mortenson Construction; United States; On-site; USD 102,900 - 154,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Assistant Electrical Superintendent to coordinate and supervise electricians and crews on solar project sites. The role requires traveling across the U.S., with no remote or hybrid work, and visa sponsorship is not offered.

The candidate will partner with the Electrical Superintendent on material sizing, schedules, and 3-week look-ahead plans, while ensuring safety and quality on site and mentoring craft workers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years construction/supervision experience, working with medium and high voltage projects.
• Ability to travel up to 100% to remote locations (keep home base wherever you choose).
• Visa sponsorship not offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work projects within the electrical scope of the solar site.
• Partner with the Electrical Superintendent in electrical material, equipment sizing, and site utilization plan.
• Develop project schedules and updates, and create 3 week look-ahead.
• Supervise and ensure quality control of work teams and subcontractors.
• Attend project meetings and liaise between field engineers and contractors to ensure conformance with drawings and specs.
• Lead and mentor the electrical team and crafts.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/ Civil/ Architectural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Web applications

Job description

Assistant Electrical Superintendent

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Electrical Superintendent with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues and opportunities as they arise; along with the capability to creatively problem‑solve and bring together viable solutions. This individual will provide coordination and supervision of electricians and crews on solar project sites.

Travel and Visa

Must be willing to travel anywhere in the U.S., be on a project the entire time with regular rotations home every 3 weeks for 5 days. This is NOT a remote or hybrid position. Visa sponsorships are not offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work projects within the electrical scope of the solar site.
• Partner with the Electrical Superintendent in electrical material, equipment sizing, and site utilization plan.
• Work with Electrical Superintendent in development of project schedules and updates, and creation of 3 week look‑ahead.
• Ensure work teams have needed resources and support.
• Supervise and ensure quality control of work team, including self‑performed and subcontracted work.
• Attend and participate in project meetings, and act as the liaison between field engineers and contractors or craft workers to ensure construction complies with drawings and specifications.
• Supervise and provide leadership for electrical team.
• Coach, mentor, and train crafts.
• Establish and nurture teamwork environment, promoting inclusivity, and valuing diversity.
• Monitor work progress and performance of crafts, forepersons, and subcontractors.
• Implement and monitor Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program at project site.
• Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc.
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement.
• Lead subcontractors and suppliers for the project.
• Supervise budget and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners.
• Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners.
• Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors related to project coordination.
• Perform on‑site Project Manager duties on small scope projects.
• Implement a quality plan that ensures the customer's specified performance criteria in design and construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and pertinent web applications.
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.
• Minimum five years construction/supervision experience, working with medium and high voltage projects.
• Experience with self‑perform projects.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to travel up to 100% to remote locations (keep home base wherever you choose).
• Visa sponsorship not offered for this position.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $102,900 – $154,400. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.