Pile Superintendent (Solar EPC)

Primoris-Services-Corporatio; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA/HSA

Short/Long-term disability

401K with matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy seeks a Superintendent to provide input and technical expertise for pile installation construction projects. You will supervise on-site Field Engineers and General Foremen to ensure safe, productive work and cost control in line with project specifications.

You will schedule crews, equipment, and subcontractors, mentor staff, enforce safety rules, review cost performance, and support site management with RFI development and coordination across trades to deliver

Qualifications

• Utility-scale solar pile installation experience.
• Experience supervising pile installation crews.
• Experience managing pile production, quality, and safety performance.
• Knowledge of pile installation challenges, including refusal and embedment issues.
• GPS/Trimble experience is required.
• Ability to read construction drawings and coordinate with survey and QA/QC teams.
• Must have a valid driver license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Relocation to community of project site is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise General Foremen, Field Engineers and Foremen on-site to ensure best use of company resources.
• Schedule labor, materials, tools, equipment, and subcontractors within the work discipline.
• Ensure safe working conditions and safety procedures on the project.
• Communicate with Site Manager on project issues and status.
• Mentor Field Coordinators and Field Engineers on costs, quality, and safety.
• Assist in RFI development and technical accuracy.

Skills

Solar pile installation

On-site supervision

GPS Trimble

Read construction drawings

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Job description

Job Overview:JOB OVERVIEW:Provides input and technical expertise for pile installation construction work. Provides technical owner correspondence support. On-site supervision of Field Engineers and General Foremen to ensure a safe, productive, and quality job is attained and costs are controlled in the construction discipline for the project site. Schedule’s labor, materials, tools, equipment, and subcontractors within work discipline to effectively utilize all resources; and works with specifications and contract requirements.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:Supervises and sets direction for all General Foremen, Field Engineers and Foremen on-site to ensure best use of all company resources, and adherence to all company policies and state and federal regulations. Provides formal coaching feedback to General Foremen, Field Engineers and Foremen as well as regular informal feedback.Schedule’s equipment, materials, tools, and subcontractors to effectively utilize all resources and to maximize production and minimize costs after becoming familiar with scope of work and site conditions. Will collaborate with other projects to appropriately utilize and share resources.Trains and implements standardized Work Plans and Work Methods. Assists Field Operations Manager in process improvement efforts.Responsible for safe working conditions and safety procedures on the project, more particularly for specific discipline. Understands and enforces company, jobsite specific, federal, and state safety regulations on site and discusses concerns with Site Manager. Will be responsible within work discipline for the utilization of best safety practices: the management of employee training for work methods, emphasis on special risks, cranes, lifting, DOT requirements, site conditions, telehandlers, JHA’s, accident injury management, electrical safety hazard, LOTO, arc flash (all as apply).Communicates with Site Manager to update him/her on project problem areas and the specific status of the project. Collaborates with Site Manager, other Trade Superintendents, General Superintendents, and other supervision to plan and staff (hiring, promoting, disciplining, terminating) trade employees through the proper utilization of company resources, processes, and policies.Assist Site Manager in communicating and negotiating with owner regarding major project decisions.Display a professional demeanor and act professionally while interacting with internal and external individuals. The Superintendent is expected to create a collaborative environment with craft, subcontractors, vendors, and the Owner to continually improve the company’s delivery performance.Compares actual costs to the job estimate for specific discipline and informs the Site Manager of cost over-runs and the utilization of company resources.The Superintendent is accountable for verifying that the project construction activities and project engineering are in conformance with the project Quality Plan, and Work Methods. Superintendents are responsible for establishing, aligning, and communicating the project specifications and craftsmanship expectations to all craft workers, vendors, subcontractors, and other agents. Superintendents shall assist in assembling the close-out information needed for various meetings.Mentors Field Coordinator/Field Engineers and General Foremen on work discipline, production costs, scope of work, quality, and safety.Understands scope of work per the contract. Identifies potential change orders and informs the Site Manager.Familiarize themselves with site conditions.May at times act as a project leader in the absence of the Site Manager.Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.Participate in RFI development and technical accuracy.Support economic conditions by hiring locally, attending job fairs, and attending public information meetings.Establish and maintain crew and equipment matrixes, comparing information back to established Work Plans and updating Operations Analysis as neededMay at times visit proposed project sites to support Estimating and Business Development.Become a project liaison with key community leaders and local landowners.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Utility-scale solar pile installation experience.Experience supervising pile installation crews.Experience managing pile production, quality, and safety performance.Knowledge of pile installation challenges, including refusal and embedment issues.GPS/Trimble experience is required.Ability to read construction drawings and coordinate with survey and QA/QC teams.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.Relocation to community of project site is required.May be required to become a qualified individual in pursuit of a company contract licensing, or journeyman or master electrician license.Ability to read and understand prints and contract documents.Knows and understand the required federal and state codes for the project.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMust 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 LOCATIONIndustrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.MOBILITY BARRIERSUneven groundObstructed pathwaysWork at low/high elevationsConfined workspacesENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSPredominantly outdoor workExposure to:Extreme heat or coldHumidity, rain, and other weather conditionsLoud noise from tools and machineryPotential chemical exposurePAY EQUITY$120,000 - $160,000Primoris Renewable Energy provides the following 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.#LI-NT1Company 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 HolidaysPaid Time OffMedical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability401K with matching contribution.EEO StatementWe 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.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.