Signal Energy

General Superintendent

Signal Energy  •  United States (Remote)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Responsibilities / Duties
  • Supervise Signal Energy site supervision and craft personnel to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with specifications.
  • Lead and support lower-tier supervisors to ensure they are trained in safety, industrial relations, management expectations, and construction procedures.
  • Determine labor requirements, requisition manpower, and allocate labor to meet the construction schedule.
  • Work with project teams to build manpower and equipment forecasts.
  • Coordinate work activities, site access, and work-front planning between Signal Energy crews and subcontractors.
  • Monitor site activities to ensure conformance with applicable codes, standards, policies, procedures, drawings, and contract requirements.
  • Support the development of construction procedures, project work instructions, and field execution plans.
  • Ensure project production boards, trackers, and reporting tools are accurate and current.
  • Monitor construction work hours against applicable cost codes and coordinate with Project Controls on weekly Construction Progress Reports.
  • Participate in estimate reviews, project site walks, hiring events, and production planning discussions.
  • Assist Directors, Estimating, and Construction Management with production rates and supervisory staffing plans.
  • Carry out project safety plan requirements and ensure a safe workplace is maintained for all personnel.
  • Ensure operator training is conducted, documented, and followed.
  • Address routine industrial relations matters immediately to prevent escalation.
  • Review new hires to ensure pay rates, titles, classifications, and qualifications are accurate.
  • Ensure craft personnel are paid correctly, within budget, and in accordance with applicable PWA/IRA guidelines.
  • Support IRA-compliant projects by ensuring required labor standards and apprenticeship ratios are maintained.
  • Ensure PWA/IRA apprenticeship ratios are followed and escalate issues as needed.
  • Ensure project-specific Quality Control Procedures and Inspection and Test Plans are developed, implemented, and followed.
  • Review and approve subcontractor Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, and other quality-related documents.
  • Confirm subcontractor resources are in place to implement approved quality plans.
  • Ensure subcontractor inspections and surveillances are performed.
  • Act as a field point of contact for construction quality issues and support timely resolution.
  • Ensure inspection logs, NCR/CAR logs, and other quality records are developed and maintained.
  • Ensure Quality Control training is completed and documented.
  • Manage and conduct audits of project activities in accordance with the Project Audit Program.
  • Coordinate with CWT on development of WPS’s and Procedure Qualification Records when required.
  • Ensure Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualifications are maintained when applicable.
  • Ensure Preventive Maintenance Schedules are developed when required by contract.
  • Coordinate daily permit needs for construction activities.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
  • Strong knowledge of utility-scale construction field operations, including civil, mechanical, electrical, and/or renewable energy project execution.
  • Ability to lead field supervision, craft personnel, operators, and subcontractors in a fast-paced construction environment.
  • Strong understanding of construction safety requirements, OSHA standards, and site-specific safety programs.
  • Ability to read, understand, and apply IFC drawings, specifications, procedures, and contract requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of manpower planning, production tracking, equipment planning, and cost-code reporting.
  • Working knowledge of quality control procedures, Inspection and Test Plans, NCR/CAR processes, audits, and subcontractor quality documentation.
  • Ability to identify schedule, production, safety, quality, manpower, and equipment risks and implement corrective actions.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve field issues directly and professionally.
  • Knowledge of PWA/IRA labor requirements, apprenticeship ratios, craft classifications, and pay/title alignment preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, project tracking tools, and construction reporting systems.
Education / Experience
  • High school diploma required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent field leadership experience may be considered.
  • Minimum 10 years of construction experience preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of superintendent, general superintendent, or senior field leadership experience preferred.
  • Experience on utility-scale solar, renewable energy, industrial, civil, electrical, mechanical, or heavy construction projects strongly preferred.
  • Experience with safety leadership, quality implementation, manpower planning, production tracking, subcontractor coordination, and project controls required.
  • Experience with PWA/IRA compliance, apprenticeship ratios, craft classifications, and payroll/title review preferred.
Certificates / Licenses
  • OSHA 30 preferred.
  • First Aid/CPR preferred.
  • SWPPP training preferred.
  • Quality, welding, equipment, or construction management certifications preferred when applicable.
Physical Requirements
This is a field-based position and requires regular mobility on and around active construction sites, including walking uneven terrain, standing for extended periods, working in varying weather conditions, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Equal Opportunity Statement
Signal Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify.
Signal Energy

About Signal Energy

Signal Energy is a leading full service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy & infrastructure projects.

Signal Energy was founded in 2005 as Signal Wind, LLC, providing services in the wind industry alone. In 2009, the company decided to diversify and began exploring the solar market as Signal Energy, LLC. In more than a decade as a company, we have executed projects across North America and Australia. Historically we have provided EPC services for utility-scale projects, however in 2019 we welcomed Signal Energy DG to our family of companies in order to extend our offerings to the distributed generation market.

We pride ourselves in our speed and flexibility and have thousands of megawatts of renewable energy projects complete, in operation, and performing above expectations. Signal Energy has also been recognized as a leading solar EPC contractor within the renewables industry.

Beyond what we do, we pride ourselves on who we are as a company. At Signal Energy our mission is to Harness the Creative Energy of our people. This focus enables us to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional results for our customers through our Core Principles, which are the heart of Signal Energy and the foundation of our strong company culture.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
2005
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