Traveling Construction Site Superintendent

Comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Solutions

Harvest Solar delivers top-quality solar energy solutions for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Founded in 2010, we began with wind energy and quickly expanded into solar, serving over 11 states across the Midwest.

As a Michigan-based company, we provide full-service installations backed by a 30-year warranty. From homes to businesses and farms, our mission is to meet energy needs with sustainable, reliable solutions.

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We consistently seek exceptional individuals eager to make a difference and grow with us. With locations in Jackson, Michigan, and Champaign, Illinois, we value innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship. Working here means being part of a collaborative environment where your contributions drive a greener future.

Explore our open positions below and take the first step toward joining our team.

Location: Champaign, IL

Job Id:154

# of Openings:1

We are seeking a Construction Site Superintendent to coordinate and manage all onsite activities and work with project team including Project Managers, Engineers, Foreman, and Field Personnel and other office departments to deliver to successful projects to owners, on time and on budget with the desired level of quality. The hourly rate is $35-37/hour which is commensurate with related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Major Responsibilities of Position

- Ensure compliance with all federal, state local, health and safety laws and ordinances including but not limited to ASHE, OSHA, MIOSHA, MDH and DOT.
- Ensure all required materials, equipment and inspections occur to support the project schedule.
- 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.
- Prepare work plans and develop any additional temporary facilities for the project.
- Understand, review, and manage project plans, specifications, and manufacturers data and execute project based upon said documentation.
- Review construction documents for completeness and constructability
- 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.
- Manage the company’s quality control program within the assigned project.
- 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.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Educational and Certification Background

- High school diploma or GED required
- Valid State Driver’s License, ability to obtain CDL certification preferred
- 3-5 years of construction experience with 3- 5 years of leadership or supervisory role required

Personal Competencies

- Proficient in scheduling and training with a good knowledge of company policies and personnel capabilities
- 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 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.
- Ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Ability to talk and hear.
- Ability to climb stairs and/or ladders.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to tolerate the above requirements for a minimum of 10 to 12 hours daily.
- 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 95-100% 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 - Limited: 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.
- Overtime is paid at time and a half after 8 hours in a day; Monday through Sunday.

Harvest Solar employees are eligible for the following benefits programs:

- Nine Paid Holidays per Year
- Paid Vacation: Vacation time is accrued each week at a rate of 1.5384 to achieve 80 hours in the calendar year.
- Health Insurance: The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction.
- Dental Insurance: The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction.
- Vision Insurance: The premiums are a shared expense with 80% covered by Harvest Solar and 20% covered by the associate via a weekly payroll deduction.
- Group Life Insurance: $50,000.00 of group life insurance, with and 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.
- 401k Plan: Associates are auto enrolled at a 3% deferral rate. The plan is administered by Vestwell.

Harvest Solar is an equal opportunity employer.

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