Construction Site Superintendent- Michigan
Job Summary
Core Group Resources is hiring a Construction Site Superintendent for a solar construction client based in Jackson. Reporting to the Director of Construction, you will lead field operations on assigned solar projects, serving as the on-site leader and main link between field crews, subcontractors, project managers, and the safety and quality teams.
This is an hourly, non-exempt role with 90–100% travel to job sites, with hotel, transportation, and overnight meal per diem covered. The ideal candidate is a safety-first field leader with solid construction supervision experience who can keep projects on schedule, on budget, and built to spec, including through extended hours and seven-day work weeks when projects require it.
Responsibilities
- Put safety first in every decision and enforce compliance with OSHA, state, local, and DOT requirements and company safety standards
- Arrive first on site each day to conduct safety walk-arounds, trench inspections, personnel sign-in, equipment inspection checks, and JHA reviews before work begins
- Oversee Job Hazard Analyses and coordinate crew “meet and greets” during simultaneous operations
- Support the safety team with site-specific safety plans, post required signage, keep dig tickets current, and provide first-day site orientations
- Conduct SWPPP inspections weekly and after storm events, and coordinate maintenance of erosion control measures
- Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and manufacturer data, review documents for constructability, and submit RFIs as needed
- Support quality plan development, schedule third-party testing, manage Procore inspections, and track punch list items through closeout
- Lead and supervise employees, foremen, and subcontractors across civil, mechanical, electrical, testing, and commissioning scopes
- Run Plan of the Day meetings, toolbox talks, and subcontractor coordination meetings
- Mentor and train field staff, support foremen with resources and information, and provide performance evaluations
- Plan equipment placement, temporary power, staging, and laydown areas, and coordinate deliveries and milestones
- Build and maintain the master schedule and three-week look-ahead, updating weekly
- Help budget, forecast, and manage labor, equipment, materials, and tools
- Submit daily and weekly field reports covering installed quantities, weather delays, and hours worked
- Communicate progress and issues with project managers, client representatives, and landowners, and support as-built documentation
- Maintain site records, including SWPPP documents, delivery logs, RFIs, JHAs, and sign-in sheets
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 3–5 years of construction experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- OSHA 30 or equivalent OSHA certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contracts
- Strong scheduling, planning, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities
- Ability to travel 90–100% with overnight stays and work extended hours, including weekends, up to 12 hours per day
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors on active construction sites in all weather conditions
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
- Ability to obtain a CDL
- NABCEP certification
- Experience with Procore
- Prior solar or renewable energy construction experience