Lead Utility-Scale Solar Pile Installation Superintendent

R-2 Contractors; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Holidays

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Bonus program

Job summary

R-2 Contractors in the United States seeks an experienced Utility-Scale Solar Pile Installation Superintendent to lead field operations on renewable energy projects nationwide.

You'll plan manpower, oversee pile driving, ensure safety and quality, and develop Foremen and Superintendents while coordinating with Project Managers and customers. This role requires extensive travel and a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of utility-scale solar, heavy civil, renewable energy, or foundation construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading pile installation operations as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent.
• Extensive knowledge of utility-scale solar pile installation, pile driving equipment, production planning, pile tolerances, survey coordination, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for utility-scale solar pile installation projects.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, pile driving equipment, materials, subcontractors, and production schedules.
• Supervise Foremen, equipment operators, craft personnel, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure safe and productive project execution.
• Oversee pile layout verification, pile driving operations, production sequencing, pile elevation verification, tolerance compliance, and quality control activities.
• Ensure piles are installed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications, engineering requirements, and manufacturer tolerances.
• Read and interpret project drawings, pile layouts, geotechnical reports, survey data, and construction documents.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, customers, inspectors, survey crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Monitor production, manpower, equipment utilization, budgets, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Oversee the efficient utilization of pile driving equipment, excavators, telehandlers, GPS layout equipment, and support equipment.
• Identify field challenges early and proactively implement solutions to minimize impacts to safety, quality, schedule, and production.
• Coordinate with survey teams to verify pile locations, elevations, and alignment throughout construction.
• Develop Foremen and future Superintendents through coaching, mentorship, accountability, and leadership by example
• Maintain complete project documentation, daily reports, production tracking, quality records, and inspection documentation
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team building

Safety leadership

Travel willingness

Tools

Pile driving equipment

GPS layout systems

Excavators

Telehandlers

Job description

R-2 Contractors in the United States seeks an experienced Utility-Scale Solar Pile Installation Superintendent to lead field operations on renewable energy projects nationwide.

You'll plan manpower, oversee pile driving, ensure safety and quality, and develop Foremen and Superintendents while coordinating with Project Managers and customers. This role requires extensive travel and a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.