Mechanical General Superintendent (Solar EPC)

Primoris Services Corporation; Colorado; Remote; USD 205,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

FSA/HSA

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a leader to train and supervise construction systems and methods for utility-scale solar projects. The role combines SME leadership with planning, startup, and closeout, traveling weekly to project sites while enabling a remote-based work arrangement.

Ideal candidate will foster safety and quality, guide Superintendents, and develop standardized work plans, leveraging vast construction experience across industries.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable MVR.
• Ability to supervise many employees.
• Thorough knowledge of tools and equipment uses and limitations.
• Good communication skills to deal with owners and employees.
• Possess a solid understanding of job costing.
• May be required to become a qualified individual in pursuit of a company contract licensing.
• Ability to read and understand prints and contract documents.
• Knows and understand the required federal and state codes for the project.
• Extensive Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for ensuring a safety culture is established on each project within the production functions. Will validate the safety program is being adhered to onsite and additional training is provided if not.
• Will be responsible for ensuring the Superintendents are adhering to the design, construction species and construction methods to produce a quality product.
• Responsible for supporting and establishing Solar Best Methods during the planning and construction stages of the project. Will work with Supt’s to refine crews and methods on the projects and request feedback from Superintendents, Foremen and the project team to determine if existing methods shall be updated or refined.
• Will work side by side the Superintendents, GF, and Foremen during planning stages, startup and during each project to coach, mentor and develop these individuals for consistency and efficiency.
• Work with each Supt during pre-construction stages to establish equipment plans, labor plans and material plans. Refer and compare back to estimate during this development.
• Develop and update standardized Work Plans and Work Methods used by the company for estimating and work execution. Work with the Chief Estimator to ensure there is a relationship among all estimators and Supt’s.
• Support the Site / Construction Manager on each project to ensure adequate and skill sets on the project.
• May at times visit proposed project sites to support Estimating and Business Development.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Skills

Driver license

Supervise employees

Tools & equipment knowledge

Communication skills

Job costing

Contract licensing

Read prints & contracts

Travel readiness

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

This position will be a leader and trainer of construction systems, processes and consistent construction methods for the renewable energy business unit. This position will be a supervisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME) during the phases of engineering, planning, start-up, construction and closeout of utility-scale solar projects. They will lead the organization in developing safe, quality and efficient construction methods. They will ensure the project supervision is trained and adhering to standards and consistent project delivery. This individual must prove they have the capability to be an innovator and maintain an entrepreneurial spirit in developing the company delivery methods to be safe, high quality, efficient and effectively implemented. This position must demonstrate competency and a diverse background of construction methods in multiple industries. They must have the ability to listen and ability to build relationships with project supervision and construction teams. This position will be remote based with capability to travel and work on the project weekly.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Will be responsible for ensuring a safety culture is established on each project within the production functions. Will validate the safety program is being adhered to onsite and additional training is provided if not.
• Will be responsible for ensuring the Superintendents are adhering to the design, construction species and construction methods to produce a quality product.
• Responsible for supporting and establishing Solar Best Methods during the planning and construction stages of the project. Will work with Supt’s to refine crews and methods on the projects and request feedback from Superintendents, Foremen and the project team to determine if existing methods shall be updated or refined.
• Will work side by side the Superintendents, GF, and Foremen during planning stages, startup and during each project to coach, mentor and develop these individuals for consistency and efficiency.
• Work with each Supt during pre-construction stages to establish equipment plans, labor plans and material plans. Refer and compare back to estimate during this development.
• Develop and update standardized Work Plans and Work Methods used by the company for estimating and work execution. Work with the Chief Estimator to ensure there is a relationship among all estimators and Supt’s.
• Support the Site / Construction Manager on each project to ensure adequate and skill sets on the project.
• May at times visit proposed project sites to support Estimating and Business Development.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Ability to supervise many employees.
• Thorough knowledge of tools and equipment uses and limitations.
• Good communication skills to deal with owners and employees.
• Possess a solid understanding of job costing.
• May be required to become a qualified individual in pursuit of a company contract licensing.
• Ability to read and understand prints and contract documents.
• Knows and understand the required federal and state codes for the project.
• Extensive Travel is required.

Physical Requirements

• Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).
• Must pass a physical exam if required.

Able To

• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations).
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).
• Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel).
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required.

WORK LOCATION

• Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.

Mobility Barriers

• Uneven ground
• Obstructed pathways
• Work at low/high elevations
• Confined workspaces

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Predominantly outdoor work
• Exposure to:
• Extreme heat or cold
• Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions
• Loud noise from tools and machinery
• Potential chemical exposure

Pay Equity Statement

$205,000 - $230,000

Primoris Renewable Energy provides the above compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state or federal law.

Company Overview

Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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