Civil/Mechanical Superintendent

THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANYWHERE IN THE US, BUT THERE IS ROTATIONAL TRAVEL (75%).

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Civil Superintendent to lead all civil construction activities for large-scale renewable energy projects, including substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and solar installations. This role involves overseeing subcontractors or self-perform crews handling grading, excavation, foundations, underground utilities, and related site work. The ideal candidate ensures safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting project specifications and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise on-site civil construction activities such as earthwork, grading, trenching, foundations, drainage, fencing, and utilities.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and/or self-perform crews to achieve schedule and budget goals.
• Participate in pre-construction planning, including design review and sequencing.
• Maintain daily communication with project management and other discipline leads (electrical, structural, mechanical).
• Track progress through daily logs, production reports, and documentation.
• Enforce compliance with safety programs, OSHA standards, and environmental controls (SWPPP).
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for testing and material compliance.
• Schedule material deliveries and equipment mobilization to maintain workflow.
• Resolve field conflicts and design discrepancies through effective problem-solving.
• Lead site meetings with subcontractors, crews, and client representatives.
• Support training and development of field leadership and craft personnel.
• Assist with project closeout, including punch lists and as-built documentation.

Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret civil drawings, grading plans, and specifications.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors or crews on utility-scale civil or renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods for grading, soil stabilization, concrete foundations, and underground utilities.
• Familiarity with erosion control and stormwater compliance.
• Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience in civil construction (renewable energy or infrastructure preferred).