Solar Mechanical Superintendent

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Summary:      

The Superintendent - Mechanical - Solar is responsible for coordinating the site mechanical construction schedule, execution plan, and managing the daily issues involved during the mechanical construction of solar generation project. This position coordinates all site construction activities and supervises all mechanical field personnel as required to successfully complete the solar project on schedule and within budget. The Superintendent - Mechanical - Solar works diligently to build a safe, high quality, profitable solar project.      

Requirements:        

• Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with the client’s expectations.
• Maintains positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.
• Manages landowner expectations, concerns, and Right of Way access.
• Provides information about site activities including accurate install rates for mechanical discipline, projected task completion and hazards to the Construction Manager.
• Schedules and ensures appropriate staffing for daily mechanical construction activities with employees.
• Identifies potential schedule changes, workflow, and staffing issues.
• Maintains mechanical construction schedule, identifies upcoming issues, and solves problems.
• Orders materials and schedules inspections as necessary throughout the process.
• Understands the project plans and specifications.
• Prepares schedules and supervises completion of a final mechanical punch list.
• Ensures that mechanical structures - including all foundations, tracker/tables, and modules are built as per specification.
• Ensures site prep work is executed as per contracts, design, and specification.
• Inputs into the mechanical execution of overall construction plan. Understands productivity rates to effectively build the overall mechanical execution plan.
• Reviews the engineer's drawings prior to beginning construction to ensure that the project can be built in a safe and reliable manner.
• Builds and maintains relationship with local AHJ as needed.
• Understands quality control program to ensure processes are implemented according to the design of the project and are consistent.
• Maintains an organized job site, including the onsite construction office.
• Manages QA for mechanical construction teams under his/her direction.
• Manages design change notices.
• Manages subcontractor contracts to ensure compliance.
• Manages the mechanical material on site.
• Provides the required documents, drawings, and other forms to active projects for monitoring and maintaining the EMS.
• Ensures completion of all required permitting activities before commencement of work.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Ensures training is provided and certifications are maintained on mechanical field staff to comply with EMS requirements.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Qualifications:    

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must have 4 years of Solar construction environment or Utility Construction environment.

Advanced level of knowledge in:    

• Safety and OSHA requirements 
• Interpretation of a project schedule
• Planning and task direction
• Adaptability to environment
• Working in fast paced environment
• Interpretation of scopes of work
• Project permits
• Leadership- Ability to teach and lead others
• Decision making
• Understanding environmental concepts including permit requirements
• Interpreting state rules and regulations
• Contract management
• Sub-contractor and vendor and materials management
• Construction drawing review
• Drawing Quantity Takeoff
• Communications, leading meetings, engaging teams, public speaking, presentations
• Reporting
• Writing skills

Intermediate level of knowledge in:     

• Project Management
• Creating logical and resource-loaded project schedules
• Budget Analysis and controls
• Estimating work efforts
• Change orders
• QA/QC processes
• Development of processes and procedures
• Continuous Improvement such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management
• Project Finance
• Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio)
• Job Costing or accounting software

Basic level of knowledge in:     

• Engineering Management
• Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera 6)
• Functional competencies include attention to detail, system thinking, accountability, prioritization, and excellence

Functional competencies include:    

Safety:    

• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.

Leadership:    

• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• Employee Development:
• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Anticipated base salary range:  $101,000- $126,000    

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.    

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:    

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, and kneeling, stooping
Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, pulling 31-50 lbs, pushing 31-50 lbs, and lifting 31-50 lbs are required.
Frequently: Sitting, standing, and walking is required.
Constantly: Reading, grasping, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and hearing is required.     

Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, vibrations, extreme heat, humidity, and wet working conditions.
Frequently exposed to noise and hazards.    

We maintain a drug-free workplace.  Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.    

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.