Traveling Construction Site Superintendent

Turnkey Solar Solutions; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with shared premiums

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Turnkey Solar Solutions is seeking a Construction Site Superintendent in Champaign, Illinois. In this role, you will coordinate onsite activities while managing project teams to ensure successful project delivery on time and within budget.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, MIOSHA certification, and 3-5 years of construction experience. Competitive hourly rate of $35-37 depending on skills and experience, with additional benefits including health insurance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Ability to maintain customer service and team morale.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage onsite activities effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all safety laws and ordinances.
• Prepare work plans and manage overall project schedules.

Skills

Scheduling

Team management

Project budgeting

Quality control

Customer service

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

MIOSHA Certification

Job description

Overview

APPLICANTS ONLY - NO RECRUITERS PLEASE

Harvest Solar, an equal opportunity employer, is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers, yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with best‑in‑class service, products, and experience.

Purpose of Position

We are seeking a Construction Site Superintendent to coordinate and manage all onsite activities and work with project teams including Project Managers, Engineers, Foremen, Field Personnel, and other office departments to deliver successful projects to owners, on time and on budget with the desired level of quality.

Salary

The hourly rate is $35-37/hour, commensurate with related knowledge, skills, and experience. An annual bonus target representing 5% of your annual base salary/annual wages is paid based on meeting both organizational and individual targets.

Major Responsibilities of Position

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local health and safety laws and ordinances including but not limited to ASHE, OSHA, MIOSHA, MDH and DOT.
• Ensure all required materials, equipment and inspections occur to support the project schedule.
• Work with the project teams to budget, forecast and manage field personnel as well as management of labor, equipment, materials, tools and other cost considerations.
• Prepare work plans and develop any additional temporary facilities for the project.
• Understand, review, and manage project plans, specifications, and manufacturers data and execute project based upon said documentation.
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Manage the overall project and 3-week look ahead schedules, including creating the master schedule and updating it on a weekly basis.
• Generate RFI’s (Request for Information) as required to ensure completeness of the project documents, identifying, and clarifying any discrepancies.
• Manage the company’s quality control program within the assigned project.
• Conduct preconstruction planning.
• Conduct on-site project meetings with subcontractors and construction trades lead personnel.
• Management and supervision of work crews onsite including:
  • Mentor and train field personnel.
  • Manage foreman and their duties and ensure all have resources and information to perform their tasks effectively and efficiently.
  • Provide effective performance evaluations to field personnel.
• Provide feedback on processes and procedures, as the company truly believes in continuous development.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Educational and Certification Background

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management (Preferred)
• Valid State Driver’s License, ability to obtain CDL certification preferred
• 3-5 years of construction experience with 3-5 years in leadership or supervisory role
• MIOSHA Certification, i.e., OSHA 30, etc. (Required)

Personal Competencies

• Proficient in scheduling and training with a good knowledge of company policies and personnel capabilities
• Maintain customer service, delivery, and satisfaction at a consistently high level
• Maintain field crew morale, productivity, cooperation, and teamwork at high levels
• Effective judgment in reporting and timely resolutions of problems
• Ability to preserve company confidentiality and reputation
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and cooperative working relationships with all employees
• Ability to perform all duties independently with minimal supervision and strong planning skills
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and read blueprints, specifications, and contracts
• Ability to foresee events and anticipate changes in conditions and operations
• Maintain an organized workspace and communication system with field team and company personnel
• Ability to resolve staff problems while adhering to situational facts
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Show initiative in taking on additional duties and responsibilities as schedule allows

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Ability to talk and hear
• Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to tolerate the above requirements for a minimum of 10 to 12 hours daily

Work Environment

• Commercial construction setting 90-100% of the time: job site terrain and outdoor work with exposure to weather fluctuations and construction site hazards
• Travel required 95-100% of the time: daily and overnight travel; hotel and transportation costs are covered; food per diem is paid for overnight stays
• Weekend work as needed
• Shop environment – limited: exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud noises, hot/humid and cold conditions
• Project may require extended work hours, up to seven days per week, up to 12 hours per day, for the length of the project
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 8 hours in a day; Monday through Sunday

Benefit Offerings

Harvest Solar employees are eligible for the following benefits programs:

• Immediately after Hire:
  • Nine paid holidays per year (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve)
  • Paid vacation: vacation time accrues weekly at a rate of 1.5384 to reach 80 hours in the calendar year. Unused vacation can be paid out, and up to 40 unused hours can be rolled over at year end
• The First of the Month after the Date of Hire:
  • Health insurance with premiums shared (80% Harvest Solar, 20% associate) via weekly payroll deduction. Premiums depend on coverage level (Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family).
  • Option 1: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus HSA 2000 Plan – in-network and out-of-network care; preventive care covered 100% in-network; HSA-compatible with Harvest Solar contributing to HSA per coverage option (e.g., Associate: $10.64 weekly).
  • Option 2: UnitedHealthcare, Choice Plus 500 Plan – in-network and out-of-network care; preventive care covered 100% in-network; not HSA-compatible
• Dental Insurance: premiums shared (80% Harvest Solar, 20% associate) via weekly payroll deduction
• Vision Insurance: premiums shared (80% Harvest Solar, 20% associate) via weekly payroll deduction
• Group Life Insurance: $50,000 with accidental death clause; premiums covered by Harvest Solar
• Group Short Term Disability: 60% of earnings up to a $1,000 weekly maximum after a seven-day waiting period; premiums covered by Harvest Solar
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity available at associate’s expense (through Allstate, premiums via payroll deduction)

Notes

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.

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