Senior Superintendent - Utility-Scale Solar Projects

solvenergy; Plymouth (NC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

SOLV Energy, a leading provider of infrastructure services for the power industry, seeks a Senior Superintendent to supervise on-site construction for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and substations. The role is based full-time on a Plymouth, NC jobsite with travel expectations discussed during interview.

The Senior Superintendent will recruit and develop field staff, coordinate with owners and subcontractors, manage CPM schedules, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• Engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent experience (2 years as superintendent).
• Prefer 8 years of field construction experience at a supervisory level.
• Prefer 3 years in utility-scale solar projects.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, practices, regulations, and safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NEC.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel and work onsite, with scheduled time off every 3 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site supervision of multiple projects and coordinate with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Recruit, screen, hire, mentor, coach, and develop field staff, fostering high-performance culture and growth.
• Serve as the primary on-site representative for assigned projects, maintaining relationships to ensure communication and project success.
• Manage direct reports and subcontractors, providing guidance and ensuring quality outcomes.
• Lead by example with a strong work ethic and passion for renewable energy.
• Enforce safety procedures and participate in the Safety Training Program to ensure compliance.
• Set and maintain work quality standards; conduct inspections and constructability reviews to verify adherence to specs and Solv Energy standards.
• Oversee budgets and schedules; review drawings and submittals; chair meetings to monitor punch lists and readiness.
• Maintain CPM schedules and coordinate with teams to meet milestones and deadlines.
• Collaborate with estimating teams to develop accurate project cost estimates and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety programs

Project scheduling

On-site supervision

Team development

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Engineering/Construction/Architecture degree

Equivalent field experience

Job description

SOLV Energy, a leading provider of infrastructure services for the power industry, seeks a Senior Superintendent to supervise on-site construction for utility-scale solar, battery storage, and substations. The role is based full-time on a Plymouth, NC jobsite with travel expectations discussed during interview.

The Senior Superintendent will recruit and develop field staff, coordinate with owners and subcontractors, manage CPM schedules, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while