EPC Assistant Superintendent (Galesburg, IL)

SOLV Energy, LLC; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

SOLV Energy, LLC is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to supervise field construction activities on a full‑time jobsite in Galesburg, IL. You will support the Superintendent, help recruit and train field personnel, enforce safety standards, and ensure work aligns with plans and schedules.

You will coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams, review drawings and submittals, and assist with punch lists and close‑out.

Qualifications

• Engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent experience.
• Field construction experience at a supervisory level.
• Experience in utility‑scale solar projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NEC.
• Strong scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control.
• Reading specifications for all crafts.
• Constructability reviews with estimating teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent in managing field construction activities and directing crews.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and coordination of field personnel.
• Maintain relationships with Owners, Engineers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Enforce SOLV Energy safety policies and ensure OSHA/NFPA 70E/NEC compliance.
• Monitor work quality via inspections and audits against plans and SOLV standards.
• Assist in planning materials, tools, equipment and prevent delays.
• Support development and maintenance of CPM project schedules.
• Review drawings and submittals to support readiness and field execution.
• Participate in pre-job meetings, daily huddles and coordination meetings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation including logs, timesheets, and invoices.
• Assist in documenting punch-list items and close-out activities.
• Support start-up testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Work with teams to resolve field issues and improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project scheduling

Planning & expediting

Cost control

Reading blueprints/specs

Problem solving

Communication

Driver’s license

Work authorization (US)

Supervisory experience

Education

Engineering, construction management, or architectural degree

Job description

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary: The Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for the supervision successful project completion. This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Galesburg, IL. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• Assist the Superintendent in managing and coordinating field construction activities, providing direction to crews and subcontractors to ensure safe and productive work.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and coordination of field personnel, helping to reinforce a culture of safety, teamwork, and quality.
• Maintain positive relationships with Owners, Engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams through professional communication and reliable follow-through.
• Enforce SOLV Energy safety policies and participate in all required safety training; help ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, and company standards.
• Monitor work quality by performing inspections and audits; verify that construction activities follow plans, specifications, and SOLV Energy requirements.
• Assist in planning and managing materials, tools, and equipment needs; track deliveries and help prevent delays or reactive (“crisis”) purchasing.
• Support the development and maintenance of project schedules (CPM) by communicating progress, identifying potential delays, and coordinating with the Superintendent and Project Management.
• Review drawings, specifications, and subcontractor submittals to support project readiness and field execution.
• Participate in pre-job meetings, daily huddles, subcontractor coordination meetings, and site walk-throughs to align teams on expectations and progress.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including daily logs, time sheets, work orders, and invoice approvals.
• Assist in documenting, tracking, and completing punch-list items to support timely project close-out.
• Support start-up testing, commissioning, and turnover activities; assist in preparing close-out packages and ensuring Owner acceptance.
• Work with supervisory personnel, subcontractors, designers, and owners to help resolve field issues, interpret plans, and improve work processes.
• Perform additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Superintendent or project leadership.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent experience (2‑4 years as General Foreman)
• Field construction experience at a supervisory level
• Experience in utility‑scale solar projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods, practices, regulations, and safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NEC.
• Strong knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control.
• Working knowledge of all trades, with the ability to read and understand specifications for all crafts.
• Experience conducting constructability reviews and coordinating with estimating teams to develop accurate project cost estimates.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a sense of urgency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and motivate high‑performing teams.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range: $90,000.00 - $117,000.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary

Equal Opportunity Employer

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SOLV Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.