Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent
Job Summary
We are seeking a Construction Site Superintendent to coordinate and manage field operations on assigned solar construction 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-planning, coordinating, communicating, documenting, and supervising daily activities to ensure work is completed safely, in accordance with project requirements, and within the established schedule and budget.
Responsibilities

• 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 applicable federal, state, and local health & safety laws/ordinances (including ASHE, OSHA, MIOSHA, MDH, and DOT requirements) and internal standards.
  • Oversee daily/weekly Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) as required before work begins, when conditions change, and when additional personnel join tasks/areas; coordinate "Meet and Greet" reviews during simultaneous operations.
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper condition of assigned vehicles, connexes, and the job site.
  • Support development of site-specific safety plans and maintain required site signage.
  • Ensure dig tickets are current before/during applicable work.
  • Complete SWPPP inspections as required, verify compliance, and coordinate maintenance of SWPPP best management practices.
  • Daily: be first on site; perform daily safety walk-around (including trench inspections when applicable); ensure daily sign-in for all personnel; verify equipment inspections are complete; confirm JHAs are reviewed before each task begins.
  • Weekly: perform SWPPP inspections weekly and after storm events; participate in subcontractor meetings; 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/interpret blueprints, diagrams, manufacturer data sheets, and technical specifications; submit RFIs to the Project Manager as needed.
  • Support development of the Quality Plan and verify scopes are inspected to established quality standards.
  • Coordinate scheduling of third-party testing when applicable.
  • Track observations and punch list items and drive follow-up to completion of corrective actions.
  • Complete and maintain Procore inspections as needed throughout construction.
  • Understand, review, and manage project plans/specifications/manufacturer data and execute work accordingly.
  • 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 trade leads.
• Management and supervision of work crews onsite
  
  • Mentor and train field personnel.
  • Manage foremen and ensure they have the resources and information needed to perform effectively and efficiently.
  • Provide effective performance evaluations to field personnel.
  • Provide feedback on processes and procedures with a focus on 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 project stakeholders. (Note: the source text provided in the job record cuts off mid-sentence here, so I did not add or assume the remainder.)

Requirements

• Ability to lead on-site teams (employees, subcontractors, trades) and coordinate day-to-day field execution.
• Working knowledge of safety compliance and controls across applicable regulations/requirements (including OSHA, MIOSHA, MDH, DOT) and jobsite safety practices, including JHAs.
• Ability to perform/coordinate required site activities such as SWPPP inspections, daily safety walk-arounds, equipment inspections, and site orientations as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents (blueprints, diagrams, technical specs, manufacturer data sheets) and support the RFI process as needed.
• Ability to track punch list items/observations and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Ability to complete and maintain inspections within Procore as needed.

Pandologic. Keywords: Construction Superintendent, Location: Champaign, IL - 61826