Construction Superintendent - Utility Solar

CS Energy; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Discretionary Bonus Program

401K with Employer Matching

Medical & Dental Benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

A reputable renewable energy company in Buffalo, New York, seeks a Superintendent to oversee the construction of renewable projects. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of construction experience, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to manage teams effectively. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and quality in project execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant construction industry experience.
• 5+ years overseeing self-perform work with several crews.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to lead a diverse group.

Responsibilities

• Attract and mentor top performers for the project team.
• Lead on-site project team to meet goals and milestones.
• Enforce safety policies and manage compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Customer service

Knowledge of OSHA Safety regulations

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $120,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr. This range is provided by CS Energy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Superintendent works alongside Project Operations and Field Management to foster great client relationships, develop our employees, and oversee the construction of safe, high quality, profitable, and on schedule renewable projects.

Responsibilities

• Passionately builds the team by attracting, interviewing, assessing, mentoring, and retaining Top Performers


• Provides on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones


• Leads and enforces the safety policies and procedures and addresses non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors, and vendors


• Executes the project by use of the Quality Management System. Recognizes any potential patterns of rework, and develops solutions to eliminate it


• Performs or oversees fundamental project management practices such as construction progress tracking, progress & financial forecasting, document management, problem solving, dispute resolution, design troubleshooting, and value engineering


• Sets, communicates, and enforces production goals and schedules with subcontractors. Hold weekly Subcontractor coordination meetings


• Leads the development of the project schedule with the Project Manager and ensures the team is executing to the plan; develops a derivative four-week lookahead schedules that facilitates the project's daily progress, communicates it to all and balances resources to make sure the schedule is met


• Accurately develops the Four Week Look Ahead schedule weekly and adheres to the schedule


• Works to beat the project cost budget; implements effective cost controls over subcontractors, material, equipment, and other related expenditures


• Trains the Project Team on planning, surveying, plan reading, productivity, efficiency, economical crew size, quality workmanship, and safety to ensure projects are constructed expeditiously and profitably


• Utilizes daily huddles to promote communication, resolve issues and share ideas, so the projects are constructed expeditiously and profitably


• Reviews all Foremen's and Daily Reports as well as Subcontractor's Daily Reports for accurate hours, time coding, production quantities, and activity summaries


• Knows the key terms and conditions of the Prime Contract with the Owner; identifies and communicates deviations accordingly


• Knows client specifications and ensures compliance in preplanning, preconstruction, construction, and closeout


• Knows the key operational details of the subcontract and holds the subcontractors accountable to their agreement and the company's standards


• Responsible for documenting, verifying, and receiving all materials delivered to the project


• Communicates directly with union and hiring halls for manpower needs


• Responsible for equipment budget, delivery of equipment and maintenance


• Is present on site 100% of the time during project construction (not a hybrid role)

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant construction industry experience, with progressively greater responsibility


• 5+ years overseeing self-perform work with several crews, totaling 50 craft persons and equipment operators or more, prior experience as a Foreman and/or Master Electrical License a plus


• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to lead a diverse group of individuals


• Successfully led relatively complex construction projects with diverse scopes and aggressive timelines


• Superb customer service skills and proven ability to mitigate difficult client relations


• Expert knowledge of various areas of construction (electrical, earthwork, utilities, structures, mechanical, etc.)


• Expert knowledge of OSHA Safety regulations


• Excellent teamwork, communication, leadership, people skills, and solid time management skills are a must


• Working Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, MS Project software


• Ability to travel and/or temporarily relocate to project construction sites


• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required


• All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire


• An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with CS Energy's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a separate disclosure and consent form prior to any background check


• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis


• The State of New York requires CS Energy, LLC to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the range for this role is $120,000.00 -$170,000.00. Starting rate of pay may vary based on various factors, including, but not limited to, an individual's experience and expertise. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to CS Energy's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance


• CS Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters and/or third parties in response to our job postings. Any unsolicited resumes become property of CS Energy and we reserve the right to pursue and hire any such candidate

About CS Energy

CS Energy is an industry-leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) renewable energy company that develops, designs and builds optimized solar, energy storage, and emerging energy projects. CS Energy has successfully designed and installed over 2 GW of solar and 650 MWh of energy storage projects across the United States. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders as a trusted long-term partner.

CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about the company's success. We recognize the value of diversity and are committed to protecting, training, enriching, and empowering our team members as they grow their careers in the renewable energy space.

We work hard, are mindful of our social and environmental responsibilities, and continuously give back to our local communities. Our commitment is based on the following principles: safety, quality, integrity, collaboration, expertise, and diversity. We are proud to be continually awarded as a great place to work by nationally recognized programs based on employee feedback.

Benefits

• Competitive Salaries


• Discretionary Bonus Program


• Field Weekend Pay Program


• Project Incentive Bonus Program (based on position eligibility)


• Per-diem Program for Field Employees (based on eligibility)


• Vehicle Allowance & Gas Card Program (based on position eligibility)


• 401K Programs with Employer Matching


• Medical & Dental Benefits (Plan options 100% paid by employers), and Vision Plans


• Access to HSA with Employer Contribution


• Paid Referral Program


• Access to FSA - Health & Dependent Care


• Access to Short Term Disability


• Employer Paid Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off & Holidays


• Paid Parental Leave Program


• Volunteer Time Off


• Student Loan Benefit Program

CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education