Energy Storage Senior Superintendent

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Superintendent is responsible for overseeing BESS construction resulting in safe and successful project execution.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Arizona and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead and manage day-to-day field operations of energy storage projects.   
• Mentor superintendents, assistant superintendents, craft personnel and other junior level employees. 
• Assign tasks, delegate responsibilities, and provide guidance and training to develop team members skills and capabilities. 
• Hire and develop craft labor employees.  
• Develop and implement operations procedures and tools for continuous improvement and consistency between project teams.  
• Ensure implementation and consistent adherence to the Energy Storage Divisions’ Quality Control plan.  
• Conduct site visits to assess the progress of work and adherence to company policies and best practices.  
• Foster a culture of safety first, accountability and continuous improvement within the team.  
• Support in the creation of project schedules, labor/equipment plans, construction sequencing and execution planning on multiple projects within the region.  
• Review design documents for constructability and provide feedback.  
• Support the development of the Bill of Material – takeoffs.  
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, estimating and other internal departments as needed. 
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders including project owners, utilities, regulatory agencies, vendors, and contractors.
• Track operational status, performance metrics and project updates to senior management.
• Enforce safety procedures and participate in the Safety Training Program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to promote professional development and leadership growth.

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Adherence to Company policies, Corporate Procedures, Safety Manual, and Quality Control Plan. 
• Work within SE’s business processes and ensure an efficient working environment 
• Project profitability 
• Project completed on schedule 
• Quality control; integrity and excellence of completed project 
• Customer/Client Satisfaction 
• Positive project team attitude 
• Improved personal professional growth and education 
• Staff development and training 

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:​

• Minimum 10 years of applicable work-related experience in utility scale renewable construction and/or industrial/commercial electrical construction. 
• 5 years of prior experience in a supervisory role preferred.  
• 3 years of prior experience in utility scale energy storage construction preferred.    
• Demonstrated high level of capability to work within union labor agreements. 
• Experience in managing union labor and subcontractors.   
• State licensed electrician or journeyman preferred.   
• Demonstrated experience in operations management, including budgeting, resource allocation and performance optimization.  
• Strong knowledge of testing and commissioning.  
• Proficient in standard PC applications 
• Direct relevant industry experience NFPA 70e “Qualified Person” preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment 
• OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification 
• Ability to travel and work in varied environments as required by project needs 
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders 
• Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently 
• Strong knowledge of dispatching methods, techniques, and practices 
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills  
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate  
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

• Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 50 or more lbs.  
• Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception  
• Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places 
• Occasional exposure to environmental conditions   
• 100% travel is required within the assigned region. 

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$132,308 - $172,000

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

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SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J14275

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.