Energy Storage General 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 General Superintendent is responsible for overseeing BESS construction resulting in safe and successful project execution.

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 for a specific region. 

• 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 15 years of applicable work-related experience in utility scale renewable construction and/or industrial/commercial electrical construction.

• 10 years of prior experience in a supervisory role preferred.

• 5 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. 

• 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 organiza