Civil Superintendent (West)

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary:
The Civil Superintendent will be the civil success of the project from SWPP to Project Completion.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in the West Region (CA, OR, WA, NV) and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Demonstrate proficiency in operating and overseeing all major types of heavy earthwork equipment.
• Ensure proper maintenance, inspection, and repair practices are followed, and effectively prioritize, communicate, and coordinate required repairs.
• Evaluate equipment operators' skill levels and support training and certification processes as needed.
• Interpret and perform accurate takeoffs, with a strong understanding of earthmoving principles and production efficiencies.
• Apply solid knowledge of surveying, GPS technology, and engineering concepts to coordinate work with subcontractors and in-house crews.
• Proactively identify and resolve challenges inherent to dynamic construction environments.
• Read and interpret civil construction drawings with a high degree of accuracy.
• Provide thorough drawing reviews, constructability input, and schedule support to project teams.
• Utilize computer applications such as Microsoft Office and CAD software to support planning, reporting, and documentation.
• Bring experience in underground cable installation and related civil scopes.
• Assist in recruiting, mentoring, and managing field crews to build strong, effective teams.
• Maintain a high level of awareness and compliance regarding erosion control practices and environmental requirements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans), including implementation, compliance, inspections, and coordination with regulatory requirements.
• Plan, install, and oversee temporary water management systems, including tanks, sumps, pumps, and associated piping for construction operations.
• Perform and review water usage calculations to support construction activities, dewatering plans, and temporary utility needs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
• Manage all incoming civil materials
• Oversee third-party testing of all civil activities, including sampling
• Oversee all equipment utilized within the civil scope

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Experience of 2 years as assistant civil superintendent
• Prefer 6 years of field construction experience at a supervisory level
• Prefer 3 years in utility-scale solar projects.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, practices, regulations, and safety standards, including OSHA
• Strong knowledge of job scheduling, planning, expediting, and cost control.
• Working knowledge of all trades, with the ability to read and understand specifications for all crafts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, assuming responsibility for overall management and success.
• Experience conducting constructability reviews and coordinating with estimating teams to develop accurate project cost estimates.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
• Ability to perform accurate yardage and tonnage takeoffs
• Strong understanding of civil construction equipment, including proper utilization and selecting the right tool for the job
• Must possess a valid driver's license

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$107,757.00 - $140,084.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J12394

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.