Construction Superintendent

Construction SuperintendentThe Construction Superintendent is the senior field leader for Optimum Energy on the T1 project in Rockdale, Texas. This role reports to the Construction Project Manager and runs major construction scopes independently, leads field operations, manages risk, and serves as the primary field representative to the owner, design team, and project partners. The Superintendent owns site safety, sequencing, quality, productivity, and closeout, and works with the Construction Project Manager on cost, change control, and schedule.The role also owns site stores management. On a greenfield industrial site, materials, owner-furnished equipment, tools, and consumables must be received, protected, tracked, and issued on time, or crews stall. The Superintendent sets up and runs that system so field work never waits on material.This role offers a clear career path to Senior Construction Superintendent and Construction Project Manager.About the T1 ProjectT1 Energy's G2_Austin is a new solar cell manufacturing plant on more than 100 acres in Milam County near Rockdale, Texas. T1 announced the start of construction on December 17, 2025.Owner: T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), through T1 G2 Austin Solar Cell LLCFacility: Advanced TOPCon solar cell fabPhase One Capacity: 1 GW per yearPhase One Investment: $400 million to $425 millionFuture Expansion: Possible second phase of about 3.2 GW, tied to demandDesign Firm: OE and SSOE GroupRegistered Completion Date: May 31, 2027Jobs: Up to 1,800 manufacturing jobs expectedCells made at G2_Austin will feed T1's 5 GW G1_Dallas module plant. For a superintendent, that means a fast-track greenfield fab with long-lead process equipment, cleanliness requirements, and heavy material flow.Optimum Energy's scope on the project covers the Central Utility Building and the Water Management Program facilities.Primary ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership: Direct all field operations for one or more complex projects Manage field staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crewsBuild and maintain construction schedulesPlan project sequencing and workflow across tradesDeliver work that meets schedule, quality, safety, and profit goalsSafety Leadership: Lead and enforce a strong safety culture; heavy emphasis on OE safety program implementation for all employees and subcontractors Investigate incidents and put corrective actions in placeKeep the site compliant with OE safety programs, OSHA, and owner requirementsCoach crews and subcontractors on safe work practicesSchedule and Cost Control: Keep field production on plan and on budget Manage and update project schedulesCoordinate changes and change orders with the Construction Project ManagerTrack productivity, labor hours, and job costsMonitor budget performance and recommend corrective actions earlyQuality Management: Hold all work to project specifications Oversee QA/QC processes and documentationRun inspections, punch lists, mechanical completion, and closeout activitiesCoordinate reviews with the owner, architect, engineer, and authorities having jurisdictionStores Management: Own site stores, including warehouses, laydown yards, tool cribs, and consumables Set up receiving, inspection, tagging, and issue procedures for all materials and equipmentKeep inventory accurate through cycle counts, barcode or RFID tracking, and regular reconciliationStore sensitive and owner-furnished equipment to manufacturer and owner requirements, including climate control, cleanliness, and preservationTrack long-lead items and deliveries against the schedule so crews have material before work startsWork with procurement and the Construction Project Manager on buyouts, expediting, shortages, and returnsControl loss, damage, and waste, and report on stores performance and inventory valueSupervise and train stores personnel and adjust staffing as the project scalesStakeholder Collaboration: Act as the primary field representative to the owner and project partners Lead daily standups, trade coordination meetings, and owner-architect-contractor (OAC) meetingsBuild client relationships and help secure future workTake part in project pursuits, buyouts, negotiations, and executive reviewsRecruit, mentor, and develop field and stores staffKey Competencies and Skills ExpectationsStrong command of construction means and methods, layout and surveying, and crane rigging and flaggingMaintain the overall field schedule using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similarLean Construction principles, including Last Planner System and pull planningProductivity tracking and contract administrationInventory control, material receiving, and warehouse practicesLeads multiple teams and resolves conflict on siteIdentifies risk early and puts mitigation in placeClear communicator and confident presenter with owners and executivesProficient in Procore, Microsoft Office, project accounting systems, and materials tracking platformsRequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferredExperience: 10+ years of construction experience, including 8+ years of field supervision; mega-project, semiconductor, or industrial experience preferredTechnical Knowledge: Lead Construction experience on greenfield projects preferred; hands-on experience running site materials or stores operations on large projectsCertifications: OSHA 10 and/or 30 a plusTravel: Full time on site in Rockdale, TexasOptimum Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.About the CompanyOptimum Energy, a Bernhard Capital Partners portfolio company, has spent 20 years helping hospitals, universities, government facilities, and advanced manufacturing operations reduce energy consumption in heating and cooling systems by up to 50% and turn that infrastructure into a strategic financial and operational asset. With 300+ plants and institutions served globally, nobody understands energy infrastructure, efficiency, and financial opportunity quite like Optimum Energy.Our Energy-as-a-Service model converts aging central utility plants into upfront unrestricted cash, cuts utility operating expenses 25 to 35%, and keeps the transaction entirely off the balance sheet. The structure has been confirmed by Big Four auditors and cited by rating agencies as a driver of improved credit outlooks.We work with clients from master planning and design through implementation, commissioning, and into long-term operations and maintenance. How we show up depends on what the client needs. That could mean fully managed plants with Optimum carrying total accountability for performance and uptime. It could mean supplementing an existing facilities team with engineering support, analytics, training, and escalation resources. Or it could mean a tailored combination of both. In every engagement, we stay for the life of the agreement.Proprietary technology, including OptiCx and OptimumLOOP, powers everything we do. It is not what we sell. It is what enables us to deliver the most continuous, precise system-level optimization across chilled water, hot water, and steam plants available in the market today. Machine learning algorithms trained on two decades of operational data adapt to load, weather, and occupancy in real time. AI-driven predictive maintenance and fault detection catch equipment degradation before it becomes a problem. We guarantee the performance. We carry the risk.Behind the technology is a team built on a simple set of principles: be sharp, be relentless, and be accountable for outcomes. Our people are engineers, operators, and financial structurers who would rather solve the hard problem than talk around it. Every engagement gets that same intensity,