Construction Site Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Construction Site Superintendent to lead field operations on large‑scale electrical construction projects. This hands‑on role requires coordinating crews, subcontractors, materials, schedules, safety, and quality while moving projects forward.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical construction background, union environment experience, and the ability to lead multiple trades on commercial or industrial sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as Foreman or Superintendent in construction.
• Commercial and/or industrial construction experience.
• Strong electrical construction knowledge.
• Experience with electrical conduit, wire, cable, lighting, devices, and related installations.
• Ability to read construction drawings, schematics, and SOWs.
• Experience leading crews and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction safety and OSHA requirements.
• Experience working in a union construction environment and knowledge of union rules.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 100% to various project locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily construction activities according to the scope of work, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
• Supervise Foremen, crew members, subcontractors, and other field personnel.
• Establish daily goals and delegate work based on skill levels and project priorities.
• Coordinate closely with Construction Managers and project leadership.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, electrical schematics, and scopes of work.
• Monitor project progress and identify issues affecting schedule, budget, quality, safety, or completion.
• Coordinate materials, tools, equipment, and manpower needed to keep the project moving.
• Verify inventory and ensure materials are available when needed.
• Conduct and document job site inspections, audits, JSAs, and other required reports.
• Review and approve daily crew timesheets.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.
• Ensure proper PPE use and OSHA compliance.
• Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to field employees.
• Perform hands‑on trade work when needed.
• Work with union trades and follow applicable collective bargaining agreements and work rules.

Skills

Construction leadership

Electrical construction

Reading drawings & SOWs

Safety compliance

Communication

Project coordination

Team supervision

Travel readiness

Job description

Location: Various Job Sites – Up to 100% Travel

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Up to 100%

We’re looking for an experienced Construction Site Superintendent to lead field operations on large‑scale construction projects. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who knows how to manage crews, subcontractors, materials, schedules, safety, and quality while keeping a project moving forward.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical construction background, experience working in union environments, and the ability to lead multiple trades on a commercial or industrial job site. Large‑scale solar experience is highly preferred.

What you’ll do:

• Lead daily construction activities and ensure work is completed according to the scope of work, schedule, budget, quality, and safety requirements
• Supervise Foremen, Crew Members, subcontractors, and other field personnel
• Establish daily goals and delegate work based on employee skill levels and project priorities
• Coordinate closely with Construction Managers and project leadership
• Read and interpret construction drawings, electrical schematics, and scopes of work
• Monitor project progress and identify issues affecting schedule, budget, quality, safety, or completion
• Coordinate materials, tools, equipment, and manpower needed to keep the project moving
• Verify inventory and ensure materials are available when needed
• Conduct and document job site inspections, audits, JSAs, and other required reports
• Review and approve daily crew timesheets
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site
• Ensure proper PPE use and compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements
• Coach, mentor, and provide feedback to field employees
• Perform hands‑on trade work when needed
• Work effectively with union trades and representatives and follow applicable collective bargaining agreements and work rules

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of experience as a Foreman or Superintendent in construction
• Strong commercial and/or industrial construction experience
• Strong electrical construction knowledge
• Experience with electrical conduit, wire, cable, lighting, devices, and related installations
• Ability to read construction drawings, schematics, and SOWs
• Experience leading crews and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of construction safety and OSHA requirements
• Experience working in a union construction environment
• Understanding of union work rules, agreements, and contractual requirements
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced field environment
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to travel up to 100% to various project locations

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience on large‑scale solar projects
• Knowledge of NEC requirements
• Experience with electrical systems, installation, and design
• Experience coordinating multiple construction trades

Why this role?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced electrical construction leader who enjoys being in the field, leading teams, solving problems, and seeing projects through from start to finish. You'll have a direct impact on project execution, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.