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Senior Construction Superintendent

Aurora, ILOnsiteFull TimeSenior$105,000–$125,000 /yrPosted 18 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Senior Construction Superintendent
  • Solar Construction
  • Northern Illinois
  • OSHA
  • OSHA 10
  • Driver's License
  • Construction Management
  • Project Management
  • Subcontractor Performance
  • Vendor Selection

Nice to have

  • Procore
  • Medium Voltage Systems

Role summary

Nexamp is seeking a Senior Construction Superintendent (SCS) to lead solar construction projects in northern Illinois. This critical leadership role involves supervising and coaching contingent superintendents, ensuring jobsite compliance, safety, and quality. The SCS will evaluate subcontractor performance, manage inventory and logistics, and advise senior leadership on operational strategy. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of construction management experience, preferably in solar, with knowledge of OSHA standards. This is a mission-driven opportunity to contribute to the clean energy movement.

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 we’re looking for:

Nexamp is looking to hire a Senior Construction Superintendent (SCS). This 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 SCS serves as a critical decision-maker in matters of jobsite compliance, team deployment, subcontractor performance, and adherence to construction standards and policies.

In this role, you will support solar projects in the northern Illinois region. You will report to Manager, Construction.

What you’ll do:

  • Supervise and support 3–12 contingent Construction Superintendents across active solar sites, assigning roles, monitoring performance, and providing coaching in coordination with Agency Partners.
  • Exercise independent judgment to address safety, quality, and compliance issues, including authority to stop work, redirect resources, and mandate corrective actions.
  • Evaluate subcontractor performance in the field and provide recommendations that influence vendor selection, contract renewals, and terminations.
  • Interpret and enforce company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, SWPPP, site-specific standards) in dynamic field environments.
  • Oversee onboarding, training, and staffing strategy for site personnel, partnering with Construction Managers on hiring, reassignment, and termination decisions.
  • Monitor project progress, risks, and compliance deliverables, ensuring timely completion of QA/QC documentation and advising leadership on performance improvements and operational strategy.
  • Oversee and report monthly inventory deliveries; track red lines, submittals, equipment, and returns; and coordinate with field teams through regular calls and follow-up to track work completion and escalate outstanding needs.
  • 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.
  • Participate in and significantly influence staffing decisions, including hiring, deployment, and performance feedback.

    • What you’ll bring:

  • 4+ years of construction management experience, preferably in the solar industry, with a successful track record in project management.
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety standards; OSHA 10 is a minimum requirement.
  • Valid & current driver’s license is required.
  • Procore experience is a plus.
  • Understanding of medium voltage systems and equipment is a plus.
  • Associate’s degree in Construction Management is preferred.
  • 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 don’t 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.

    You’ll 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 includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. 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 $105,000 - $125,000. 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 Company’s 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.

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