Solar PV Superintendent

Sun Light & Power; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

FSA/HSA and Commuter program

PTO and holidays

401(k) match

Tuition stipend

Company stock / ESOP

Job summary

Sun Light & Power is seeking a Superintendent to lead field construction on solar projects in California. The role requires a California commercial electrician certification and proven experience managing crews, budgets, and schedules to meet client expectations.

Responsibilities include safety plan implementation, site JHA, milestone scheduling, material coordination, and collaboration with Project Manager and Lead Engineer.

Qualifications

• California commercial electrician certification required.
• Experience managing field construction projects and crews.
• Ability to manage project budgets and schedules.
• Willingness to obtain forklift/scissor/boom licenses if not already licensed.
• Valid California driver license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead field construction on assigned projects and ensure alignment with Project Mission.
• Implement and monitor Safety Plan; develop site JHA; enforce safety standards.
• Coordinate crews and installers per project schedule and budget.
• Review BOMs and ensure timely materials delivery for workflow.
• Oversee time reporting and PTO/UTO approvals with HR.
• Collaborate with PM and Lead Engineer on milestones and deliverables.
• Support performance management and coaching for Foreperson and crew.

Skills

Management skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

PV installation knowledge

Electrical knowledge (AC/DC)

Basic carpentry

MS Office

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Do you want to become an employee-owner for a mission-driven, growth focused company? Do you approach your work with passion and dedication?

About the Company

Sun Light & Power drives the total adoption of clean energy by designing, building, maintaining, and advocating for clean energy solutions so future generations inherit a healthy planet. We are committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience by always innovating and acting with dedication and passion.

We are proud to be certified B-Corporation and this influences our way of working. We make intentional decisions considering sustainability, positive impact on our community and growing profit for the prosperity of our employee-owners. We are a company that strives for a healthy life-work balance and a dog-friendly environment.

Position Description:

This position requires California commercial electrician certification.Superintendent acts as primary leader and manager of field construction on a project. Superintendent manages the specific parts of the project budget (e.g. field labor, equipment) as defined by the Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure every project meets or exceeds the client’s expectations as defined in Project Mission.
• Implement and monitor the Safety Plan for the project and ensure all subcontractors comply with the Safety Plan. Create and implement site specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Lead Engineer to create project’s milestone schedule.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule and dispatch specific crews and individual installers to jobsites to perform field work activities per the project schedule.
• Complete projects on time, within budget, and with minimal follow-up (punch list).
• Optimize the profitability of the company through field planning and efficiency yet without jeopardizing the quality, safety or timely completion of the project.
• Walk through projects with client and Project Manager for punch list. Monitor and complete outstanding issues: company punch list then client punch list.
• Review BOM (bill of materials) and verify correct materials delivery in time to maintain work flow.
• Perform site walks and pre-construction evaluation.
• Coordinate deliveries, handling, storage and placement of materials on the jobsite.
• Review and analyze Cost Report Information.
• Oversee daily time reporting, review, and approve Foreperson’s hours through our timekeeping application (WorkMax) to ensure 100% accuracy and compliance of reported time.
• Manage, develop and support Foreperson in their accountabilities (e.g organize their work, execute safety programs, meet the client’s project mission, report on jobsite progress and approve timesheets daily)
• Assess Foreperson’s performance providing constructive feedback on what they are doing well and specific areas of improvement so that each team member can improve their performance.
• Work in close collaboration with HR to address any disciplinary issues and establish performance improvement plans, if required, in order to support team members to improve their performance.
• Respond promptly to payroll's requests for correction to time reporting.
• Review and approve Foreperson’s requests for time off (PTO and UTO)
• Recruiting, interviewing and hiring in coordination with HR and their reporting manager.
• Setting and managing clear expectations for crew members including performance improvement plans and if necessary, firing crew members in coordination with HR.
• Responsible, with the Project Manager, for project conformance with the agreement and Contract Documents (plans, specifications, clarifications, etc.)
• Prepare and manage the company’s designated project management and collaboration apps for all assigned jobs, which will include current plans, contract docs, and photos.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Experience managing teams to meet deadlines on time and on budget.
• Proven experience managing work sites and crew members including providing appropriate action and coaching to improve behavior and/or performance.
• Previous experience teaching Installers the basic practices of PV preferred.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and National Electric Code.
• Ability to commission PV systems and troubleshoot common problems (i.e. ground faults, polarity).
• Basic carpentry skills.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and the ability to prioritize work assignments
• Computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft office suite programs
• Ability to work in extreme environments (hot sun, light rain, crawl spaces or attics, steep roofs in a harness).
• Licensed, or willingness to become licensed, to drive forklift, scissor and boom lifts.
• Current CA driver license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 75 pounds; comfortable climbing ladders and working at unusual heights.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent preferred.

Sun Light & Power offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health- Sun Light & Power offers 8 different medical plans through Health Net and Kaiser
• Dental- Sun Light & Power covers 100% through Beam
• Vision- Sun Light & Power covers 100%through Beam
• Long-term disability insurance-Sun Light & Power covers 100%
• FSA, HSA and Commuter program
• 13 PTO days, 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan-Sun Light & Power will match 50% of 401(k) deferments, up to $1,000
• $500 annual stipend for tuition
• Company Stock- Sun Light & Power annually allocates 8% of our 1,000,000 issued shares of the company to ESOP Participants based on a formula considering the number of employees, employee’s years of service and employee’s total compensation. Shares are vested over a 6-year period.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Thisposition could be part of a HUD-funded housing rehabilitation project and is subject to Section 3 requirements. We are actively seeking qualified candidates who meet the income eligibility criteria for Section 3 workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

It is the policy of Sun Light & Power to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, termination, etc.