Project Superintendent

CoVolt Power AHV; Olivet, Tamaroa (MI, IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead utility-scale solar, BESS, and HV infrastructure projects in North America. You will oversee field personnel, coordinate civil and electrical works, and ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of construction management experience on large industrial projects, strong leadership, and proficiency with IFC drawings and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil, electrical engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of construction management experience on large commercial/multi-discipline projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead solar, BESS, and high-voltage construction from notice to proceed to acceptance.
• Oversee Superintendents; manage roads, foundations, electrical works, substations, solar arrays, and turbine erection.
• Coordinate all activities for project execution and maintain safety and quality programs.
• Support management to align with design, budget, and schedule.
• Advocate for site safety and quality control.
• Execute tasks with face-to-face communication to resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Construction safety

Mathematics

IFC drawings

Team leadership

Problem solving

Coordination

Communication

Self-motivation

Bluebeam Revu

MS 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

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

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

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