Construction Superintendent
Job Summary
We are seeking a Construction Site Superintendent to coordinate and manage field operations on assigned solar construction projects, with a primary focus on safety, quality, schedule, and efficiency. This role serves as the on-site leadership representative and primary connection between field crews, subcontractors, Project Managers, Safety, and Quality—planning, coordinating, communicating, documenting, and supervising daily activities to ensure work is completed safely, in accordance with project requirements, and within the established schedule and budget.
Responsibilities
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Safety compliance and risk mitigation
- Make safety the primary consideration in every decision; safety takes priority over schedule and budget.
- Maintain appropriate safety controls to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local health & safety laws/ordinances (including ASHE, OSHA, MIOSHA, MDH, and DOT requirements) and internal standards.
- Oversee daily/weekly Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) as required before work begins, when conditions change, and when additional personnel join tasks/areas; coordinate “Meet and Greet” reviews during simultaneous operations.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper condition of assigned vehicles, connexes, and the job site.
- Support development of site-specific safety plans and maintain required site signage.
- Ensure dig tickets are current before/during applicable work.
- Complete SWPPP inspections as required, verify compliance, and coordinate maintenance of SWPPP best management practices.
- Daily: be first on site; perform daily safety walk-around (including trench inspections when applicable); ensure daily sign-in for all personnel; verify equipment inspections are complete; confirm JHAs are reviewed before each task begins.
- Weekly: perform SWPPP inspections weekly and after storm events; participate in subcontractor meetings; participate in toolbox talks with all personnel on site.
- As needed: provide site orientation for each person on their first day; document observations as they arise.
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Quality control and technical oversight
- Review/interpret blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer data sheets, and technical specifications; submit RFIs to the Project Manager as needed.
- Support development of the Quality Plan and verify scopes are inspected to established quality standards.
- Coordinate scheduling of third-party testing when applicable.
- Track observations and punch list items and drive follow-up to completion of corrective actions.
- Complete and maintain Procore inspections as needed throughout construction.
- Understand, review, and manage project plans/specifications/manufacturer data and execute work accordingly.
- Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
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Field leadership and crew management
- Lead on-site employees, subcontractors, and other workers.
- Direct workflows across multiple disciplines, including pre-construction planning, civil site preparation, mechanical and electrical installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Participate in daily toolbox talks and coordinate Plan of the Day meetings to align work, progress, and communication.
- Conduct on-site project meetings with subcontractors and construction trade leads.
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Management and supervision of work crews onsite
- Mentor and train field personnel.
- Manage foremen and ensure they have the resources and information needed to perform effectively and efficiently.
- Provide effective performance evaluations to field personnel.
- Provide feedback on processes and procedures with a focus on continuous development.
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Scheduling and project coordination
- Plan equipment placement, temporary power needs, staging areas, offload areas, and other site-specific requirements.
- Coordinate deliveries, milestones, and project needs with Project Managers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. (Note: the source text provided in the job record cuts off mid-sentence here, so I did not add or assume the remainder.)
Requirements
- Ability to lead on-site teams (employees, subcontractors, trades) and coordinate day-to-day field execution.
- Working knowledge of safety compliance and controls across applicable regulations/requirements (including OSHA, MIOSHA, MDH, DOT) and jobsite safety practices, including JHAs.
- Ability to perform/coordinate required site activities such as SWPPP inspections, daily safety walk-arounds, equipment inspections, and site orientations as needed.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents (blueprints, diagrams, technical specs, manufacturer data sheets) and support the RFI process as needed.
- Ability to track punch list items/observations and drive corrective actions to completion.
- Ability to complete and maintain inspections within Procore as needed.