Mechanical General Superintendent (Solar EPC)

18 Primoris Renewable Energy; United States; Remote; USD 205,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA/HSA

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401K with matching contribution

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy seeks a leader to train and supervise construction systems, processes and methods for the solar EPC business. You will guide planning, start-up, construction and closeout of utility-scale projects, driving safe, high-quality and efficient delivery while mentoring field teams.

This remote-based role requires travel to project sites weekly, strong knowledge of codes, job costing, and the ability to develop standardized work plans alongside the estimating team.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver license with 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 for contracting licensing.
• Ability to read and understand prints and contract documents.
• Knows and understands the required federal and state codes for the project.
• Extensive travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish safety culture on each project within production functions.
• Validate safety program adherence onsite and provide additional training when needed.
• Ensure Superintendents adhere to design, construction methods to deliver quality.
• Support and establish Solar Best Methods during planning and construction.
• Refine crews and methods with Sups and project team; solicit feedback for updates.
• Coach and develop Superintendents and Foremen for consistency and efficiency.
• Develop equipment, labor, and material plans with Supt during pre-construction.
• Refer back to estimates during development.
• Develop and update standardized Work Plans and Work Methods for estimating and execution.
• Coordinate with Chief Estimator to align estimators and Superintendents.
• Support Site/Construction Manager to ensure skilled project teams.
• May visit proposed sites to support Estimating and Business Development.

Skills

Ability to supervise many employees

Good communication skills

Ability to read and understand prints

Understanding of job costing

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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Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together. Join us today!