Superintendent, Self Perform

About the role

This position directs and oversees on-site electrical and battery storage installation activities. Daily field execution is managed to align with project specifications, schedules, and company standards.

Most organizations organize this kind of work into small teams with a clear owner for each project. People are expected to set priorities, share progress, and ask for help early. Written communication matters because decisions are often recorded and revisited. Successful professionals in any field share a few habits: they take notes, keep commitments, and communicate in writing. Teams value people who make their work easy to review and build on.

Key facts

What you'll do

Contract drawings, specifications, budgets, and schedules are actively managed by coordinating engineering, estimating, subcontractors, and field crews. Medium- and low-voltage electrical work and battery energy storage system (BESS) installation are executed as part of the scope.

Requirements

Candidates bring 12+ years of construction supervision experience, preferably with an electrical contractor and ideally including BESS and commercial solar work. OSHA 30-hour certification is required for site safety compliance. Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification is preferred to strengthen supervision capability. A valid driver's license is required for travel and site access. A Bachelor's degree is a plus to support technical and coordination responsibilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required for stakeholder engagement and documentation. Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements is necessary for resource planning. Candidates read, analyze, and interpret standards along with project-specific plans and specifications to guide execution. Experience with 3D model reviews, Navisworks, and clash reviews is preferred to improve coordination accuracy. Willingness to travel or relocate to the project site is preferred during the project duration, with current projects in Illinois, Michigan, and Texas and additional locations planned.

Practical notes

Work is full-time, and compensation is commensurate with experience. Typical interview steps

Interviews in this field typically test judgment, communication, and fit as much as technical skill. Be ready to describe a challenge you faced, what you did, and what you learned. Most companies value honest answers over polished ones. Whatever the role, preparation is visible. Reviewing the company's product, the job description, and your own past work before the conversation is the strongest step.

Good to know

Work in this role involves construction supervision, electrical systems, and battery storage technology. Common tools include project management software, plan review documents, and scheduling platforms. Safety protocols, quality standards, and coordination with authorities are central to field operations. Ongoing training and certifications support professional development in this field.

Questions to ask

Useful questions for the interview: what a typical week looks like, how work is assigned, what tools the team uses, and how feedback works. Asking how the role has changed recently and what the team wishes it had known when joining is also reasonable. Questions about the manager's priorities are especially valued.

Career growth

Career growth comes from taking on harder problems and making your work visible. Look for opportunities to own outcomes, mentor others, and learn the business beyond your team. Growth in any career comes from scope, results, and reputation. Take on work that is slightly uncomfortable, and make sure others can see the outcomes.

About the company

Based in Carson City, Nevada, Redwood Materials focuses on reclaiming lithium-ion batteries and creating feedstock for electric vehicles and storage. Established in 2017 by J. B. Straubel, the company channels recovered materials back into manufacturing. As of October 2025, financial estimates valued Redwood Materials at roughly $6 billion. Operations support electromobility and grid applications by processing used batteries into essential raw components for energy systems.