Senior Construction Superintendent

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What were looking for:

Nexamp is looking to hire a Senior Construction Superintendent. The role is a critical leadership position empowered to make independent decisions that directly impact the safety, performance, and operational success of a portfolio of solar construction projects. The Senior Construction Superintendent ( SCS) serves as a critical decision-maker in matters of jobsite compliance, team deployment, subcontractor performance , and adherence to construction standards and policies.

You will be field based but will be required to be in the region that you are supporting, which is Northern Illinois. You will report to the Construction Manager.

What youll do:

• Directly supervises 312 contingent Construction Superintendents (CS) across active solar project sites, in coordination with Agency Partners. Assigns site leadership roles, monitors CS performance, and provides coaching and feedback.
• Exercise discretion in identifying and responding to safety, quality, and compliance issues. Empowered to stop work, redirect resources, or mandate changes without prior approval.
• Evaluate the performance of subcontractors in the field and provide recommendations that directly inform contract renewal, termination, or future engagement decisions. These evaluations materially affect vendor relationships and project outcomes.
• Interpret and enforce company policies and OSHA, SWPPP, and site-specific standards in dynamic field conditions.
• Lead the onboarding and ongoing training of site-level superintendents and field personnel.
• Work with the Construction Manager on staffing strategy, including hiring, reassignment, and termination decisions for contingent CS roles.
• Monitor project progress and risks; recommend changes to staffing, scheduling, or scope to meet objectives .
• Hold final responsibility for r eview and close out compliance documentation, QA/QC reports, and inspection logs within Procore or other systems of record.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on solar construction methods, compliance, and site logistics .
• Advise senior leadership on operational performance, training standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Represent company interests with subcontractors, vendors, and on-site stakeholders.

What youll bring:

• 3-5 years of construction management experience, preferably in the solar industry, with a successful track record in project management
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project, and various other construction management tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards; OSHA 10 is a minimum requirement.
• Maintains professional licenses in trade ( i.e. CSL, NABCEP PV, etc.)
• Procore experience is a plus.
• Understanding of medium voltage systems and equipment a plus.
• Eye for detail and ability to communicate clearly.
• Willingness to travel.
• Valid and current Drivers License.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

If you dont meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

Youll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This include s our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO ; c ommuter b enefits, and c ell p hone r eimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Compensation

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $115,000-$128,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Companys stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location.

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.