Job description
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.
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About CoVolt Power
Company Overview
CoVolt Power, Inc., a private company preparing for public listing under ticker KVLT
HeadquartersHouston, TX, United States
Founded2005
SizeApproximately 1,100 employees ranged from professionals to trade and craft staff as of mid-2026, including about 350 professionals and 760 trade and craft employees (source: sec.gov). Revenue of $596 million for the 12 months ended June 30, 2026 (source: sec.gov).
What They Do
CoVolt Power is an integrated engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company specializing in utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and high-voltage transmission and distribution infrastructure (source: covoltpower.com). The company designs, builds, and connects power systems including solar generation facilities, substations, switchyards, transmission lines, and collector systems, emphasizing turnkey, bankable delivery with in-house engineering and construction capabilities (source: sec.gov). Its customer base spans independent power producers, project developers, utilities, industrial facilities, and data center operators, serving markets focused on renewable generation, grid infrastructure, industrial power, and data centers (source: covoltpower.com). CoVolt differentiates itself through integrated solar-plus-storage-plus-high-voltage expertise, self-perform construction, and a strong track record of delivering large, complex projects with safety and schedule discipline (source: sec.gov).
Projects & Track Record
CoVolt Power has built more than 7.3 GWac of generation capacity and nearly 1.7 GWh of battery storage, alongside over 1,000 substations and transmission and distribution assets that have connected more than 26.4 GW to the grid across 35 states in the U.S. since its founding (source: covoltpower.com). The company has completed over 17.5 GW of operational assets, demonstrating a broad geographic footprint and extensive experience in utility-scale solar EPC, BESS, and grid interconnection infrastructure (source: linkedin.com). While specific project names are not publicly detailed, CoVolt consistently positions itself as a large-scale contractor delivering full-scope engineering, procurement, and construction services for solar projects and the substations and high-voltage lines that connect power to the grid (source: covoltpower.com).
Recent Developments
In May 2026, Signal Energy and Applied High Voltage officially rebranded as CoVolt Power, Inc., unifying their solar, storage, and transmission expertise under one platform to serve power, industrial, and data center markets (source: covoltpower.com). Subsequently, in August 2026, CoVolt filed for an initial public offering with the SEC and applied to list its Class A common stock on the NYSE under the symbol KVLT, reporting $596 million in revenue for the 12 months ended June 30, 2026 (source: sec.gov). The IPO was supported by major investment banks including J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, RBC Capital Markets, UBS Investment Bank, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Nomura Securities, and WR Securities (source: sec.gov).
Working There
CoVolt Power employs approximately 1,000 professionals nationwide, with office locations in Houston, Chattanooga, and Albany, reflecting a broad hiring footprint (source: covoltpower.com). The company culture emphasizes creativity, continuous improvement, and adherence to core principles, while LinkedIn highlights a value of "certainty in action" (source: linkedin.com). Open roles span EPC, engineering, construction, high-voltage electrical work, operations, procurement, and project management, aligning with the company’s focus on solar, storage, and transmission infrastructure projects (source: covoltpower.com).
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