REC Solar is a solar electric system integrator specializing in the design and installation of residential and commercial solar systems. Our vision is to make solar electricity a part of the mainstream energy supply. While still being a medium-sized employer, REC Solar is a market leader in the solar electric industry, experiencing growth rates in excess of 75%/year. By commercializing energy sources that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, we can contribute to a more secure and sustainable world.
The Commercial Construction Superintendent is responsible for overall direct field supervision of a single large-scale (greater than 400kW) or multiple small to medium-scale (100kW to 400kW) solar installation projects, ensuring production goals, craftsmanship standards, and safety practices are met. The position interfaces with Project Management to develop construction schedules, update construction schedule progress completion, obtain subcontractors, and ensure that project is within budget.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage and direct in-field construction and subcontracted resources (labor, sub-contractors, rental equipment, tools, and materials) for a single large-scale (600kW to 1 MW) or multiple small to medium-scale (100kW to 400kW) solar installation projects;
- Interpret drawings and prepare RFI’s, Material Change Requests, and Design Change Requests;
- Work with Project Management to develop accurate construction schedule forecasts and to keep them updated weekly to track labor usage, material deliveries, and equipment costs;
- Work with Construction Services to coordinate labor forecasts and job staffing requirements;
- Work with Engineering to provide pre-construction system design support with system design constructability and material take-offs, and post-construction constructability “lessons learned” feedback;
- Work with Training and Safety personnel to ensure that new hires receive the requisite construction and safety training;
- Maintain a high attention to detail and quality control under push to increase installation efficiency;
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
- Enforce site safety;
- Manage and discipline a large work force, upwards to 25 personnel;
- Maintain professional appearance
Qualifications include:
- High School diploma or equivalent, some Vocational/Technical/Business School or College is desirable;
- 10-15 years of commercial electrical experience and 5 years of construction supervision;
- Driver’s license in good standing, First Aid/ CPR certified;
- Proficient with heavy equipment (forklifts, reach forklifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
- Experience executing a safety plan in the field
- Strong sense of quality - must be able to both set an example of how to do high quality work and also must ensure crew performs high quality work;
- Must have experience managing installation crews larger than 30 staff;
- Strong computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project;
- Proficient with spelling, punctuation, grammar and basic business math;
- Think critically and able to solve problems;
- Handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion;
- Good judgment and analytical skills;
- Organizational and customer service skills;
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code, Uniform Building Code, OSHA safety standards and small hand tools.
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package designed to reward you for your hard work and performance. Our benefits include competitive base pay, paid time off and health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision and 401K. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
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