Civil/Mechanical Superintendent

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LVI Associates

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Anaheim, CA, United States

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THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED OUT OF ANYWHERE IN THE US, BUT THERE IS ROTATIONAL TRAVEL (75%).

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Civil Superintendent to lead all civil construction activities for large-scale renewable energy projects, including substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and solar installations. This role involves overseeing subcontractors or self-perform crews handling grading, excavation, foundations, underground utilities, and related site work. The ideal candidate ensures safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting project specifications and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct and supervise on-site civil construction activities such as earthwork, grading, trenching, foundations, drainage, fencing, and utilities.
  • Manage and coordinate subcontractors and/or self-perform crews to achieve schedule and budget goals.
  • Participate in pre-construction planning, including design review and sequencing.
  • Maintain daily communication with project management and other discipline leads (electrical, structural, mechanical).
  • Track progress through daily logs, production reports, and documentation.
  • Enforce compliance with safety programs, OSHA standards, and environmental controls (SWPPP).
  • Coordinate with QA/QC teams for testing and material compliance.
  • Schedule material deliveries and equipment mobilization to maintain workflow.
  • Resolve field conflicts and design discrepancies through effective problem-solving.
  • Lead site meetings with subcontractors, crews, and client representatives.
  • Support training and development of field leadership and craft personnel.
  • Assist with project closeout, including punch lists and as-built documentation.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to interpret civil drawings, grading plans, and specifications.
  • Proven experience managing subcontractors or crews on utility-scale civil or renewable energy projects.
  • Knowledge of construction methods for grading, soil stabilization, concrete foundations, and underground utilities.
  • Familiarity with erosion control and stormwater compliance.
  • Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience in civil construction (renewable energy or infrastructure preferred).