Lead Mechanical Superintendent, Solar & BESS (Relocation)

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Company vehicle

Job summary

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to lead the mechanical construction for a major renewable energy project.

The role involves hands-on leadership of field crews, coordination with project teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence on utility-scale solar and BESS sites. The position starts with onboarding in Houston, Texas, with relocation to the project site in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of field supervisory experience on utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Experience with solar or Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred (OSHA 10 acceptable for onboarding).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for all mechanical construction activities on the project.
• Lead field crews, subcontractors, and mechanical construction activities while ensuring safety, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate closely with Project Management, QA/QC, Safety, Project Controls, and Logistics teams.
• Monitor project progress, resolve field issues, and maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and installation requirements.
• Support commissioning activities, punch-list completion, and project closeout.
• Promote a strong safety culture while driving productivity and continuous improvement.

Skills

Field supervision

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Reading drawings

Tools

Procore

Job description

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Superintendent to lead the mechanical construction for a major renewable energy project.

The role involves hands-on leadership of field crews, coordination with project teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence on utility-scale solar and BESS sites. The position starts with onboarding in Houston, Texas, with relocation to the project site in Alamogordo, New Mexico.