Solar Construction Superintendent

Becker Wright Consultants; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Becker Wright Consultants seeks an experienced Solar Superintendent to steer field operations on ground-mount solar projects across the United States. You will lead the mechanical scope of construction and coordinate with civil, electrical, and project teams to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will supervise subcontractors, review drawings and specs, conduct daily safety meetings, manage look-ahead schedules, and document progress.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of field leadership experience on ground-mount solar construction projects, including DG, community solar, and/or utility-scale solar.
• Experience as a Superintendent or similar field leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading mechanical construction activities on solar projects (5–50 MW).

Responsibilities

• Lead all mechanical field operations from site mobilization through mechanical completion on ground-mount solar projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily activities of subcontractors, foremen, and field personnel.
• Oversee mechanical construction activities, including structural installation, mounting systems, PV module installation, and other related mechanical work.
• Coordinate construction activities with Civil, Electrical, and Project Management teams to maintain project schedules and productivity.
• Develop and manage short-term look-ahead schedules while identifying and resolving field issues that could impact milestones.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and installation requirements for accuracy.
• Perform routine quality inspections to ensure compliance with project specs and standards.
• Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and field inspections; promote safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Monitor manpower, equipment utilization, production rates, and subcontractor performance.
• Prepare daily progress reports documenting project status, manpower, production, weather, and safety observations.
• Coordinate inspections, punch lists, and mechanical turnover activities.
• Partner with Project Managers to resolve field challenges and support project delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Reading drawings

MS Office/Bluebeam

Travel readiness

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client, a growing renewable energy EPC contractor, is seeking an experienced Solar Superintendent to lead field operations on ground-mount solar projects throughout the United States. Their portfolio primarily consists of distributed generation (DG) and small utility-scale projects.

The Solar Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the mechanical scope of construction, leading field personnel and subcontractors from mobilization through mechanical completion while ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, schedules, and quality standards.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced field leader who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced construction environment and wants to help deliver high-quality renewable energy projects across the country.

• Lead all mechanical field operations from site mobilization through mechanical completion on ground-mount solar projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily activities of subcontractors, foremen, and field personnel.
• Oversee mechanical construction activities, including structural installation, mounting systems, PV module installation, and other related mechanical work.
• Coordinate construction activities with Civil, Electrical, and Project Management teams to maintain project schedules and productivity.
• Develop and manage short-term look-ahead schedules while identifying and resolving field issues that could impact project milestones.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and installation requirements to ensure work is completed accurately.
• Perform routine quality inspections to verify work complies with project specifications and quality standards.
• Lead daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and field inspections while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Monitor manpower, equipment utilization, production rates, and subcontractor performance.
• Prepare daily reports documenting project progress, manpower, production, weather, safety observations, and field activities.
• Coordinate inspections, punch list completion, and mechanical turnover activities.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to resolve field challenges, maintain schedules, and support successful project delivery.
• Build strong working relationships with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of field leadership experience on ground-mount solar construction projects, including distributed generation (DG), community solar, and/or utility-scale solar.
• Experience serving as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, General Foreman, Mechanical Field Manager, or similar field leadership role.
• Demonstrated success leading mechanical construction activities on solar projects, preferably ranging from 5-50 MW
• Experience managing subcontractors while maintaining safety, quality, schedule, and productivity.
• Strong understanding of ground-mount solar construction means and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and installation documentation.
• Experience coordinating field activities with civil, electrical, and commissioning teams.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, or similar construction software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Why Join Our Client?

• Opportunity to help build renewable energy infrastructure across the United States.
• Work on a growing portfolio of distributed generation and small utility-scale solar projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where field leaders are trusted to make decisions and drive project success.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus
• Vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Long-term career growth with an expanding renewable energy contractor