Superintendent, Utility Scale Solar (Rochester, NY)

Solv Energy

The Role

Overview

Oversee on‑site construction of utility‑scale solar projects, managing crew, schedule, safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • schedule management
  • material procurement
  • reporting
  • startup testing
  • quality control
  • drawing review

Tasks

-Chair or attend pre-job conference, regular subcontractor meetings -Prepare and maintain responsibility for CPM job schedule -Order materials and tools and plan supply allotment to avoid “crisis” buying -Recruit, organize, train, direct and coordinate field construction team including subcontractor’s direct hire work -Attend and participate in Safety Training Program and enforce safety procedures -Document final close-out and Owner’s acceptance -Develop Owner and Architect’s confidence -Prepare necessary reports (e.g., time sheets, work orders, daily reports and invoice approval) -Verify subcontractor certificates of insurance -Perform start-up testing and turnover to Owner -Assure work quality - set standards for quality control -Perform manual work only in rare circumstances when, in employee’s independent judgment, exigent circumstances require it -Document and complete all punch lists in a timely manner -Review all drawings, specifications and subcontractor submittals

Requirements

  • osha
  • sts certification
  • construction degree
  • 8 years
  • scheduling
  • problem solving

What You Bring

-Knowledge of OSHA laws -Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience -Current Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) Certification, or achievement of STS Certification within six months of hire, maintenance of active certification status -Extensive field construction experience at supervisory level (Minimum 8 years as Superintendent) -Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting and cost control -Ability in problem-solving -Ability to travel as required by management -Ability to supervise multiple projects over a large geographic area as required by management -Able to perform all essential Asst. Supt./Project Engineer job responsibilities -Working knowledge of all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for all trades), and prior experience as foreman or journeyman in at least one trade, or project engineer -Strong sense of urgency

The Company

About Solv Energy

-A unified expert in solar and storage infrastructure, the company evolved after merging two major renewable divisions in 2021. -Backed by American Securities, it operates a significant portfolio across North America. -Its capabilities include full EPC services, high-voltage substations, SCADA systems, commissioning, O&M, repowering, and emergency response. -Projects include large-scale solar farms with integrated battery storage and high-voltage substations across multiple U.S. states. -Recent expansion includes in-house foundation drilling and pile capabilities through the acquisition of SDI Services. -Ranked among the top U.S. solar contractors, the company offers end-to-end delivery from design to long-term asset management.

Sector Specialisms

Solar

High Voltage

Energy Storage

Operations and Maintenance (O&M)

Performance Analysis

High-Voltage Testing

Field Testing

Wind Monitoring

Controls and Dispatch

SCADA and Network Infrastructure

EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction)

Transmission and Distribution

Substation Design and Build

Renewable Energy Asset Management

Environmental Compliance

Research and Development

Energy Forecasting

Construction Engineering

Site Design

Modeling

Operational Technology Solutions (OTS)

Project Monitoring and Controls

Site Reclamation