Harvest Solar an equal opportunity employer, is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best‐in‐class service, products, and experience.
We are seeking a Construction Site Superintendent to coordinate and manage field operations on assigned construction solar projects, with a primary focus on safety, quality, schedule, and efficiency. This role serves as the on-site leadership representative and primary connection between field crews, subcontractors, Project Managers, Safety, and Quality. The Superintendent plans, coordinates, communicates, documents, and supervises daily project activities to ensure work is completed safely, in accordance with project requirements, and within the established schedule and budget.
Salary
The hourly rate is $32-38/hour which is commensurate with related knowledge, skills, and experience. An Annual Bonus Target representing 5% of your annual base salary/annual wages is paid based on meeting both organizational and individual targets.
Major Responsibilities of Position
Safety Compliance and Risk Mitigation
- Make safety the primary consideration in every decision. Safety takes priority over schedule and budget.
- Maintain appropriate safety controls to ensure compliance with all federal, state local, health and safety laws and ordinances including but not limited to ASHE, OSHA, MIOSHA, MDH and DOT requirements and Harvest Solar standards.
- Oversee daily or weekly Job Hazard Analyses, as required by the client or Harvest Solar, before crews begin work, when conditions change, and when additional personnel enter a task or work area. During simultaneous operations, coordinate a “Meet and Greet” so crews can review and share applicable JHAs.
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and proper condition of assigned vehicles, connexes, and the job site.
- Support the Safety team in developing site-specific safety plans.
- Post and maintain all required site signage.
- Ensure dig tickets are current before and during all applicable work activities.
- Complete SWPPP inspections as required, verify compliance, and coordinate maintenance of SWPPP best management practices.
- Daily: Be the first person on site; perform a daily safety walk-around, including items such as trench inspections when applicable; ensure daily sign-in is completed for all personnel; verify equipment inspections are complete; and confirm JHAs are reviewed before each task begins.
- Weekly: Perform SWPPP inspections weekly and after storm events; participate in subcontractor meetings; and participate in toolbox talks with all personnel on site.
- As Needed: Provide site orientation for each person on their first day; document observations as they arise
Quality Control and Technical Oversight
- Review and interpret blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer data sheets, and technical specifications to verify proper project construction. Submit RFI requests to the Project Manager as needed.
- Support the Quality Department in developing the Quality Plan and verifying that all project scopes are inspected to established quality standards.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager to schedule third-party testing when applicable.
- Track observations and punch list items, and coordinate follow-up to ensure corrective actions are completed.
- Complete and maintain Procore inspections as needed throughout project construction.
- Understand, review, and manage project plans, specifications, and manufacturers data and execute project based upon said documentation.
- Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
- Field Leadership and Crew Management
- Lead on-site employees, subcontractors, and other workers.
- Direct workflows across multiple disciplines, including pre-construction planning, civil site preparation, mechanical and electrical installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Participate in daily toolbox talks and coordinate Plan of the Day meetings to align work, progress, and communication.
- Conduct on-site project meetings with subcontractors and construction trades lead personnel.
Management and supervision of work crews onsite including:
- Mentor and train field personnel.
- Manage foreman and their duties and ensure all have resources and information to perform their tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Provide effective performance evaluations to field personnel.
- Provide feedback on processes and procedures, as the company truly believes in continuous development.
Scheduling and Project Coordination
- Plan equipment placement, temporary power needs, staging areas, offload areas, and other site-specific requirements.
- Coordinate deliveries, milestones, and project needs with Project Managers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Work with the project teams to budget, forecast and manage field personnel as well as management of labor, equipment, materials, tools and other cost considerations.
- Manage the overall project and 3-week look ahead schedules, including creating the master schedule and updating it on a weekly basis.
- Generate RFI’s (Request for Information) as required to ensure completeness of the project documents, identifying, and clarifying any discrepancies.
- Conduct preconstruction planning.
Documentation and Client Communication
- Submit daily and/or weekly field reports, including installation quantities, weather delays, hours worked, and other relevant project information.
- Communicate project status, progress, concerns, and challenges clearly with Project Managers, client representatives, and landowners.
- Follow established RFI processes and support Project Managers with as-built documentation.
- Maintain job site records, including SWPPP documentation, delivery records, RFIs, JHAs, daily sign-in sheets, and related project documentation.
- Ensure all required materials, equipment and inspections occur to support the project schedule.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes):
- Proficient in scheduling and training with a good knowledge of company policies and personnel capabilities.
- Ability to maintain a safe, organized, and productive job site.
- Maintain customer service, delivery, and satisfaction at a consistently high level.
- Maintain Field crew morale, productivity, cooperation, and teamwork at high levels.
- Effective judgement in reporting and timely resolutions of problems.
- Ability to preserve company confidentiality and reputation.
- Ability to represent the company professionally at all times
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and cooperative working relationships with all employees.
- Ability to perform all duties in an independent and expeditious manner with minimal supervision and demonstrate good planning skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide sufficiently to figure normal calculations.
- Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints, specifications, and contracts.
- Ability to foresee events and anticipate changes in conditions and operations to the greatest extent possible and react to these appropriately.
- Maintain an organized workspace, and communication system with your field team and company personnel.
- Ability to eliminate problems amongst staff and adhere to the situational facts while managing field staff problems.
- Consistently display the ability to recognize and manage priorities.
- Show initiative in taking on additional duties and responsibilities as schedule allows.
Work Environment
- Commercial Construction Setting 90-100% of the time: Job Site terrain and outdoor work with exposure to weather fluctuations in addition to construction site hazards.
- Travel Required 90-100% of the time: Position supports job site activities therefore daily and overnight travel is required. Hotel and transportations costs are covered. Additionally, food per diem is paid for overnight stays.
- Shop Environment 10% of the time: Position supports shop activities therefore, exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid and cold conditions.
- Project may require extended work hours and workdays, up to and including Seven Day Work Week,
- (Typically Saturday and Sunday) up to 12 hours per day. Up to and including the length of the project.
Educational and Certification Background
- High school diploma or GED - Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management -Preferred
- Valid State Driver’s License - Require, ability to obtain CDL certification preferred
- 3-5 years of construction experience with 3- 5 years of leadership or supervisory role - Required
- OSHA Certification, i.e., OSHA 30, etc. - Required
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - Required
- NABCEP Certification - Preferred
Benefit Offerings
Harvest Solar employees are eligible for the following benefits programs:
Immediately after Hire:
- Nine Paid Holidays per Year. Including: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve.
- Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year. Unused vacation can be paid out and/or up to 40 unused hours can be rolled over at year end.
The First of the Month after the Date of Hire:
Benefit premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction. Premiums are based on level of coverage (i.e., Associate only, Associate & Spouse, Associate & Child(ren), Family).
- Health Insurance.
- Option 1: Priority Health POS, HSA 2000 Plan
- Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers (Cigna Provider Network).
- Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network.
- In-Network Providers provide members the greatest value.
- HSA compatible health plan. An HSA is a tax-deductible savings account used in conjunction with the health plan. Contribution limits are determined by the IRS. Harvest Solar will make the following weekly deposit into your HSA account based on the coverage options: Associate: $10.64; Associate & Spouse: $27.25; Associate & Child(ren): $21.65; Family: $37.55
- Option 2: Priority Health, Traditional POS 1000 Plan
- Members can seek care from in-network and out-of-network providers (Cigna Provider Network).
- Preventive care covered 100% when received in-network.
- Tier 1 Providers provide members the greatest value.
- Not an HSA compatible health plan.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance:
- Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with an Accident Death clause. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar
- Group Short Term Disability: 60% of your earnings, with a $1,000.00 weekly maximum, are available for injury or illness after a seven-day waiting period. Premiums are covered by Harvest Solar.
- Voluntary Supplemental Programs: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available at the associate’s expense. Plans are organized through Allstate and premiums are paid through payroll deduction.
At 90 Days of Employment:
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 40 Hours are available each year on January 1. PTO Is available to assist you in managing your time off work for personal appointments. PTO does not rollover, nor is it paid out at the end of the year, unused PTO is forfeited. In the first year of employment available hours are prorated based on your date of hire.
- The First of the Month After 90-Days of Employment:
- Harvest Solar 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate.
- Once enrolled, the associate may make changes that include:
- Increasing the Deferral Rate to the Applicable IRS Limits: A company match is available. When the associate defers 3%, Harvest Solar matches 3%. When the associate defers 4%, Harvest Solar matches the first 3.5%. When the associate defers 5%, Harvest Solar matches the first 4%.
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
