Senior BESS Superintendent, EPC

Redwood Materials; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a Senior BESS Superintendent, EPC, to lead field project teams onsite daily. You will coordinate with engineering, estimating, subcontractors, and field crews to ensure contract adherence, budget and schedule, while managing site access and medium to low voltage electrical work.

Travel to site locations is expected as needed. The role demands strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to review complex project specs, plan production, and maintain quality across

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Willing to travel or relocate for project duration preferred (projects in IL, MI, TX, & future locations).
• Experience with 3D model reviews and Navisworks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned project work and coordinates between engineering, estimating, subcontractors, and field crews to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Plans work methods, materials, equipment needs, and production schedules while updating forecasts and adjusting work plans to mitigate project risks.
• Reviews project specifications to support job setup, construction execution, inspections, and closeout activities.
• Manages site work, site access, electrical work, and BESS installation.
• Coordinates with internal teams, vendors, utilities, and regulatory agencies to ensure on-schedule delivery of equipment and inspections.
• Promotes safety, process control, and documentation standards across all site operations.
• Leads project alignment meetings and supports workforce development and training.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Travel/Relocation flexibility

Leadership & supervision

Problem solving / data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

About Redwood Materials

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling - keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Senior BESS Superintendent, EPC

The Superintendent's primary responsibility is to lead and oversee project teams in the field, including in-house installers, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with project goals. This role supports the deployment and installation of Redwood Materials' energy products such as BESS, associated infrastructure, and solar. To effectively manage operations, the Superintendent must be present onsite daily during active work periods. This hands‑on presence enables direct oversight of day-to-day team activities, timely identification of issues, and comprehensive awareness of all onsite developments. In addition, the Manager is accountable for upholding rigorous quality standards and enforcing safe work practices across all project phases. While these oversight functions are essential, the role prioritizes proactive team management and performance optimization.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervises assigned project work and coordinates between engineering, estimating, subcontractors, and field crews to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Plans work methods, materials, equipment needs, and production schedules while updating forecasts and adjusting work plans to mitigate project risks and production issues.
• Reviews and interprets project specifications to support job setup, construction execution, inspections, and project closeout activities in accordance with company and AHJ requirements.
• Manages site work, site access, medium to low voltage electrical work, and BESS installation
• Coordinates with internal teams, vendors, utilities, and regulatory agencies to ensure proper equipment, materials, inspections, and construction support are delivered on schedule.
• Promotes and enforces strict safety, process control, and documentation standards related to operating equipment, electrical systems, transformers, generators, and overall jobsite operations.
• Leads project alignment meetings, documents project activities, supports workforce development and training needs, and performs additional assignments as directed by management.

Desired Qualifications:

• 12+ years of construction supervision experiencerequired preferably via General Contrator or Electrical Contractor (especially BESS and Commercial Solar Experience)
• Bachelor's Degree is a plus.
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• OSHA 30hr certified is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsrequired.
• Experience with 3D model reviews, Navisworks, clash reviews preferred. Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Willing to travel or relocate to project site for project duration preferred (projects in IL, MI, TX, & future locations)

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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