EPC Superintendent, Utility Scale Solar (Flagstaff, AZ)

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 Superintendent will be responsible for the supervision of successful project completion.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Flagstaff, AZ 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:

• Manage direct reports and subcontractors in all field areas, providing guidance, supervision, and support to ensure project success.
• Recruit, organize, train, supervise, and coordinate the regional field construction team, fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and quality.
• Promote a growth mindset, supporting career development and internal promotions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with project owners, architects, and other stakeholders to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and drive project objectives.
• Lead by example as a team player with a strong work ethic and a passion for renewable energy.
• Enforce safety procedures and actively participate in the Safety Training Program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Set and maintain work quality standards; conduct inspections and audits to verify adherence to specifications and Solv Energy standards.
• Conduct constructability reviews of project designs and plans; collaborate with project teams to identify potential construction challenges and develop solutions.
• Plan and coordinate project support, including ordering materials and tools, organizing subcontractor meetings, and managing logistics to avoid delays.
• Review all drawings, specifications, and subcontractor submittals, and chair or attend pre-job conferences to ensure project readiness.
• Maintain and manage CPM schedules, coordinating with teams to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Perform manual work when exigent conditions require it.
• Partner with the estimating team to develop accurate project cost estimates and proposals, providing insights based on onsite observations to enhance cost competitiveness.
• Prepare and maintain required reports, including time sheets, work orders, daily logs, invoice approvals, and punch list documentation.
• Chair or attend regular subcontractor meetings, monitor punch list progress, and ensure timely completion of all project activities.
• Provide regular progress updates to executive leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Function as a liaison with owners, subcontractors, and internal teams to maintain alignment and project success.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Engineering, construction management, or architectural degree, or equivalent experience (2 years as assistant superintendent)
• Prefer 8 years of field construction experience at a supervisory level
• Prefer 3 years in utility-scale solar projects.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, practices, regulations, and safety standards, including OSHA, NFPA 70E, and NEC.
• Strong knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control.
• Working knowledge of all trades, with the ability to read and understand specifications for all crafts.
• Experience conducting constructability reviews and coordinating with estimating teams to develop accurate project cost estimates.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel and work onsite, with scheduled time off every 3 weeks.

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:

$107,757.00 - $140,084.00

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: J13937

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