Superintendent, Solar

Faith Technologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Career development programs

Flexible and robust benefits package

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is seeking a Superintendent to oversee electrical teams on job sites in Chicago. The role requires significant knowledge of safety and project management, with responsibilities including conducting safety evaluations and managing large projects. Ideal candidates will have completed an apprenticeship, possess strong leadership skills, and be ready to travel frequently. The company offers a competitive compensation package and is committed to team member well-being and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an apprenticeship with 8000 hours of experience.
• 60-75% travel required.
• Work schedule includes nights, weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical teams on the job site.
• Conduct jobsite safety evaluations.
• Manage large projects or multiple small-medium projects.
• Effectively while routinely meeting and/or beating estimated job costs.
• Consistently meeting or exceeding Faith's productivity goals.
• Familiar with Faith's estimating software.
• Demonstrates successful and consistent usage of Faith internal resources to include, but not limited to Excellerate, Precon, APC, Productivity, Engineering, Estimating, etc.
• Conducts jobsite safety evaluations.
• Develops and integrates project schedule effectively with other trades.
• Effectively communicates areas of concern/opportunity to PM in order to maintain or improve margin.
• Effectively conducts and navigates through difficult conversations resulting in a positive outcome.
• Has successfully developed a successor to move to the Foreman position.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)

Strong passion for safety

Leadership development

Teamwork

Project management skills

Education

Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent work experience (8,000 hours)

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And — as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” — is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

Superintendents are responsible for leading our electrical teams on the job site. Superintendents have a well versed knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) and a strong passion for safety, training, leadership development, and commitment to excellence. With safety being our top core value, Faith is committed to keeping people safe every day. All job sites participate in daily safety initiatives such as tool-box talks and daily operational risk management meetings to proactively identify safe practices. Our job site professionals thrive under self-directed management to complete projects on time, safely, and within budget. Our crews rely on teamwork to drive results through strategic use of partnerships and planning.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent work experience (8,000 hours)
• Travel: 60–75%
• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 6 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. May vary based on customer demands and can include, but is not limited to: nights, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• All previous classification requirements must be continually satisfied
• Maintains current licensing and training requirements.
• History of managing large projects (15+ electricians or multiple small-medium projects simultaneously)
• Effectively while routinely meeting and/or beating estimated job costs.
• Consistently meeting or exceeding Faith's productivity goals.
• Familiar with Faith's estimating software.
• Demonstrates successful and consistent usage of Faith internal resources to include, but not limited to Excellerate, Precon, APC, Productivity, Engineering, Estimating, etc.
• Conducts jobsite safety evaluations.
• Develops and integrates project schedule effectively with other trades.
• Effectively communicates areas of concern/opportunity to PM in order to maintain or improve margin.
• Effectively conducts and navigates through difficult conversations resulting in a positive outcome.
• Has successfully developed a successor to move to the Foreman position.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future.

Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you’re ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.