Project Superintendent

CoVolt Power; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power, a leading utility-scale EPC, seeks an experienced Construction/Project Manager to direct solar, BESS, and high-voltage construction. You will manage field teams, coordinate with project engineers and safety managers, and ensure delivery from notice to proceed to client acceptance.

Strong leadership and safety focus are essential. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field and 5–10 years of large-scale project experience in energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5–10 years of construction management on large commercial/industrial/energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead solar energy project construction from notice to proceed through final acceptance.
• Oversee Superintendents and supervise roads, foundations, HV electrical works, substations, solar arrays, and wind turbine erection at the site.
• Coordinate project execution with the PM team and ensure work meets design, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Reading IFC drawings

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

BOX

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

BOX

Job description

CoVolt Power is a leading utility-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) company specializing in the design and delivery of solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and high-voltage infrastructure. Since its founding in 2005, the company has built a reputation for de-risking project delivery and providing creative, integrated solutions that span the power and digital infrastructure sectors.

Consistently ranked as a top-tier EPC, CoVolt Power leverages a mission-driven approach to safety and quality, delivering thousands of megawatts in renewable assets that support a more resilient and sustainable energy future for developers, utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and data center operators across North America.

Reports to:

Project Manager

Supervises:

Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Project Administrative Assistant, Co-ops & Interns

Works closely with:

Project Assistants, Project Engineers, Site Safety Managers, Site Quality Managers, QA/QC Inspectors, Owners, Estimators, Pre-Construction, Engineers, Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities/ Duties

• Acts as an advocate for CoVolt Power by promoting all company policies and procedures and promoting a positive attitude towards the goals of each project. Must represent CoVolt professionally with clients, subcontractors, and others at all times.
• Direct and lead solar energy project construction from initial notice to proceed through final acceptance by client.
• Oversee Superintendents and supervise the construction of roads, foundations, high voltage electrical works, substations, solar arrays and wind turbine erection at the project site.
• Help plan, lead, and coordinate all activities associated with the overall execution of a project as if it is a personal business.
• Participate in the organization, scheduling, and implementation/coordination of work at the project site.
• Constantly solves problems and resolves issues through face to face and personal communication.
• Support project management team to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Advocate for site safety programs, and quality control.
• Physical demands include all actions required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job which include mobility on and around construction sites and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Knowledge of technical, administration, and management of all phases of project activities.
• Knowledge of public and construction safety and security issues and regulations.
• Excellent mathematical skills, including application, and use in problem solving.
• Must be able to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings and job specifications for civil and electrical work.
• Ability to lead and coordinate own and others’ actions, manage own time and manage personnel resources.
• Sensitivity to problems; ability to tell or predict when something is wrong; able to revise and adapt as necessary.
• Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Self-motivated, able to learn quickly and independently.
• Computer literacy and proficiency using Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, & BOX.

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or related area or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5-10 years construction management experience on large commercial/multi- disciplined/industrial, utility, solar, or wind energy projects

Certificates/ Licenses

• OSHA 10 Hour Minimum First Aid/CPR, SWPPP Training

Important Interview Policy

To ensure a focused conversation and protect the privacy of both our candidates and team members, the use of AI note-takers, recording devices, or real-time transcription software is strictly prohibited during this interview. If an unauthorized bot joins the meeting, our team will ask for it to be removed before beginning the interview. Thank you for your cooperation!

CoVolt Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for positions posted on our careers page. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the CoVolt Power Talent Acquisition Manager directly at [e-mail] for consideration.

CoVolt Power or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, CoVolt Power or its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. CoVolt Power has established an approved vendor program for this service, and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.

Important Interview Policy

To ensure a focused conversation and protect the privacy of both our candidates and team members, the use of AI note-takers, recording devices, or real-time transcription software is strictly prohibited during this interview. If an unauthorized bot joins the meeting, our team will ask for it to be removed before beginning the interview. Thank you for your cooperation!