Senior Mechanical Superintendent - Solar & BESS Projects

Herzog; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Herzog Energy, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent in the United States to lead mechanical construction for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. The role requires coordinating with project management, crews, subcontractors, and vendors to meet schedules, budgets, and safety standards.

You will oversee installation of trackers, racking, and modules, drive pre-construction planning, and maintain quality and compliance with project specs. Travel up to 100% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management or related experience.
• Experience managing mechanical construction activities for utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects preferred.
• Experience managing large crews and multiple construction activities simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of solar mechanical systems including tracker installation, racking systems, and module installation processes.
• Knowledge of construction safety, quality, scheduling, and planning processes.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 100%

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of mechanical construction activities and task assignments for utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
• Collaborate with project management and other departments to ensure all required materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule.
• Work with Project Manager(s) to budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and general working environment.
• Ensure construction documents, drawings, and specifications are reviewed for completeness, constructability, and field execution requirements.
• Lead the creation, review, and update of project schedules and three-week look ahead scheduling.
• Oversee mechanical installation activities including solar tracker systems, racking systems, module installation, and other related mechanical scopes.
• Develop and implement site utilization plans and establish crew sizes to support project requirements.
• Drive effective pre-construction planning sessions and project site meetings.
• Monitor productivity, installation progress, and work quality to ensure mechanical activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions as needed.
• Implement Herzog’s Safety Without Compromise
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and field teams to resolve installation issues and maintain project schedule.
• Ensure mechanical work is completed in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.
• Develop relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Solar mechanical systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Herzog Energy, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent in the United States to lead mechanical construction for utility-scale solar and BESS projects. The role requires coordinating with project management, crews, subcontractors, and vendors to meet schedules, budgets, and safety standards.

You will oversee installation of trackers, racking, and modules, drive pre-construction planning, and maintain quality and compliance with project specs. Travel up to 100% is expected.