Mechanical Superintendent

Mechanical Superintendent

Location:

Ankeny, IA

Supervisor:
Field Operations Manager

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Full Time - Permanent

Hybrid/Travel

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle, reducing uncertainty and risk while contributing to a more sustainable future.

The Mechanical Superintendent is responsible for running the job site, completing projects on time and within budget. This process‑driven leader effectively keeps projects on schedule and manages multiple job sites, ensuring timely execution and cost control.

• Work directly with Regional Manager and project managers to help implement project goals.
• Assign duties to staff to implement project goals, as needed.
• Oversee variable aspects of projects and provide direct assistance to ensure timely project execution.
• Overview project goals and ensure project goals are achievable.
• Review project implementation and gather data on project execution.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, project managers and other project leads following project execution.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure our construction teams have the materials they need.
• Communicate about delays and any other issues that must be communicated to clients.
• Completing any tasks assigned by the Regional Manager in an efficient and timely manner.
• Identify Safety concerns and prevention.
• Outline completed portions of the past week that meet or exceed Project Schedule.
• Create and maintain project task schedule and 3-week look ahead.
• Attending a weekly project meeting.
• Discuss change events.
• Discuss staff and subcontractor performance.
• Quality control - inspections, documentation, and electronic submittal.
• Safety - inspections, documentation, and electronic submittal.
• Crew oversight and management.
• Maintenance of crew production schedule, Lead Safety Toolbox talks, Comply with Job Hazard Analysis and Site Specific Safety Plan.
• Identify punch list and observation from previous.
• All closeout docs and QA/QC checklists.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with the company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.

• 3+ years of commercial or utility scale solar PV mechanical Foreman experience required.
• 2+ years of commercial or utility scale solar PV mechanical Superintendent or Construction Management experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience supporting the construction of major projects, preferably in the building of power stations or supply networks, or other utility‑scale construction projects.
• Experience with multiple racking manufacturers, subcontractors, and pile driver manufacturers.
• Willingness to travel and relocate from project to project.
• Experience with MS Project or comparable project management tools (preferred).
• Experience with Pro Core (preferred).
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reviewing mechanical manuals of installation and design technical packages, understand top‑of‑pile designs.
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, and maintain a team‑player attitude.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner.
• May have to interact with Owner’s Field Representative and outside testing agencies.
• Experience operating construction equipment, pile drivers, and GPS surveying equipment.
• Knowledge of installation methods for the different mechanical systems in the industry.

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