Solar Construction Superintendent in

Hiring Solar Construction Superintendents - $110K-$115K + Per Diem | Travel Role

Take the next step in your construction or solar career by joining a nationally recognized engineering known for innovation, stability, and exceptional employee care. This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on solar construction or electrical construction management experience - or those with a construction management degree and real-world project engineering or project management exposure. You'll operate as an owner's representative, managing subcontractors rather than being the subcontractor, giving you a true leadership role on commercial solar projects across the East Coast.

About the Role:

As a Solar Construction Superintendent, you will oversee commercial solar construction projects such as DG sites, carports, and small ground-mount systems. Projects typically run 12-18 months, and current openings are located in Southern Illinois and Upstate New York. You'll manage daily site operations, coordinate subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and represent the owner throughout the project lifecycle. We offer exceptional benefits, monthly flights home, and even travel support for significant others - reflecting their commitment to employee well-being.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily construction activities on commercial solar sites
• Manage multiple subcontractors to ensure schedule, budget, and quality targets are met
• Coordinate installation of solar carports and ground-mount DG systems
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and workmanship
• Enforce all safety regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards
• Serve as the owner's representative, ensuring alignment between subcontractors and project goals

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in construction management or project supervision
• Strong understanding of solar construction processes
• Ability to lead, supervise, and coordinate subcontractor teams
• Working knowledge of electrical systems related to solar installations
• Experience as a project engineer or project manager (large or small company) is highly relevant

Compensation & Travel:

Salary:

$110K-$115K

Per Diem & Expenses Covered

Travel:

Projects located anywhere east of the Missouri River

Home Travel:

Monthly flights home provided

Family Travel:

Significant others may fly out every other month

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Opportunity to step into an owner's rep role and run your own project

Work for a respected engineering firm with strong growth pathways

Supportive culture that values people, safety, and long-term career development

Meaningful work contributing to sustainable, renewable energy infrastructure

Work Environment:

This is a hands-on, site-based role at commercial solar construction projects.

You’ll work outdoors, manage subcontractor crews, and ensure safe, efficient execution of installations.

Projects typically span 12-18 months, followed by reassignment to new sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to , sex, , , , , veteran status, , , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.