Solar Project Supervisor
Sunstall Inc. is a rapidly growing Solar Construction Company specializing in ground-mount solar installation with expertise in renewable energy project delivery, particularly solar farms. We support nationwide commercial solar projects. Sunstall Inc. is especially seeking Supervisors who support the QUALITY installation of Solar Photovoltaic arrays in a SAFE, POSITIVE, and EFFICIENT manner.
Job Description:
An overall team leader, manager, and team member responsible for who he/she oversees and supports the QUALITY completion of tasks in a SAFE, POSITIVE, and EFFICIENT manner.
Management and Leadership Activities
- Positive Example & Work Ethic
- Given the nature of our business, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Providing outstanding customer and employee service is the first order of business for all employees, especially managers and leaders. Not only will you delegate work to your teammates and oversee their performance, but you will also set a positive example by leading and assisting to ensure the safety, efficiency, and success of the team.
- Motivator
- Serve as an inspiration to your team by exemplifying the work ethic and professionalism we seek in our team. Demonstrate a positive attitude and a strong sense of business ethics. Motivate teammates to be successful in safely delivering a quality, on-time product in the face of challenges and time pressures
- Manager and Problem Solver
- Having and showing the initiative and resourcefulness to be an independent thinker who can solve problems. Demonstrate the initiative, dedication, and flexibility necessary to overcome challenges and deliver a quality product to the customer.
- Trainer
- Educating your team by coaching, communicating, and sharing feedback daily. This creates a team that is better prepared, more motivated, and best able to help us fulfill our mission of creating the most efficient and professional experience possible for our clients and team members.
- Recruiter
- You must be able to recognize, train, and retain talented installers who can become part of the team and help us safely achieve our execution goals.
Main Activities
- Serve as the ‘Face of the Company’ in the field with clients, other contractors, the project team, and the public.
- Act as an overall site safety supervisor; correct safety concerns and mitigate hazards.
- Organize, assign, and oversee team completion of project including detailed planning and implementation of production steps to deliver a high quality, on time and on budget product in the most efficient and safe manner, in partnership with the Project Manager and General Contractor.
- Manage project scope by ensuring any changes to scope are documented and approved with project change orders.
- Supervise and manage the Foreman and by extension all Lead Installers. Project resource allocation by task; equipment and personnel, to deliver necessary production to keep project on time/budget.
- Organize, assign and oversee the team’s completion of the project including detailed planning and implementation of production steps to deliver a high quality product in the most efficient and safe manner.
- Clearly communicate expectations. Lead the Team - be first contact person and problem solver for both the Foreman and Project Manager.
- Ensure that all project specifications are being conformed to, inspected and commissioned on a day to day basis
- Identify potential issues relating to labor, tools, materials, or processes that may impact on-time and quality production; attempt to resolve with the client and/or general contractor, and bring to the attention of the Project Manager
- Prepare daily & weekly production, labor, safety and quality reports
- Supervise Lead Foreman
- Oversee execution of the quality control program, in partnership with the Lead Foreman
- Oversee execution of the maintenance program to ensure that all maintenance and documentation for the heavy equipment, pile driving equipment, and any rental equipment is completed according to the schedule provided
- Oversee execution of the Safety Training Program
- Oversee execution of logistics functions
- Oversee the correct disposal and/or recycling of generated trash
- Ensure the cleanliness of the project site
- Manage crew hotel rooms and transportation
- Issue crew discipline and warnings.
- Provides input on field employee performance to project manager to aid in annual performance evaluations.
- Other tasks as directed by the Project Manager
- Reports to the Project Manager
Additional Activities
- Identify process improvements to increase safety, production efficiency, and quality.
- Seek opportunities to reduce waste, trash, and emissions.
- Follow instructions of HR and Sunstall Admin as necessary for pay, travel, or other administrative issues.
Desired Traits and Qualifications:
- Safety conscious/aware
- Responsible and reliable
- Positive attitude and flexible
- Problem solver
- Team player - ability to foster a positive team environment
- Quick learner
- Good communication skills, able to understand verbal and written instructions
- Ability to succeed in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work outside in varying hot and cold temperatures
- OSHA-30 Certification
- Accountable, and able to hold others accountable
- Expert understanding of overall solar installation processes and procedures
- Superb team leadership and management skills
- Good analytical skills
- Good understanding of quality control
- Good understanding of site layout operations
- Good understanding of equipment maintenance and inspection programs
- Good understanding of heavy equipment operations
- Good understanding of pile driving operations
- Good understanding of racking installation operations
- Good understanding of solar panel installation operations
- Good understanding of safety programs and standards
- Good understanding of tool management and maintenance programs
- Good understanding of logistics operations
- Superior organizational skills
- Ability to cope with pressure
- Basic Computer Skills (Google Suite)
- Traveling / time away from home is required
Other Requirements:
- Ability to use a smartphone and/or tablet to enter information/data or make reports
- Regular background checks (driver's license, etc.) to ensure the safety of all employees.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Paid time off
- Work Location:
- multiple locations - Per Diem when traveling
- availability to travel required
Job Type: Full-time
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