Sr Superintendent (BESS)

Job Summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead field execution for a battery energy storage system project in Coldwater, Michigan. The role oversees site operations, trade partners, safety, schedule, cost coordination, and project delivery.

Project Details

This industrial BESS project is based in Coldwater, Michigan, with the position listed through the Jackson, Michigan office or job location. The superintendent must work full-time at the project site and be open to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily site labor, subcontractors, logistics, and trade sequencing.
• Support bid scope development, contractor selection, and post-bid clarification.
• Enforce field safety requirements, including pre-task planning and corporate policies.
• Assist with cost tracking, forecasting, and contractor change management.
• Build the baseline schedule, lead pull planning, and issue six-week look-ahead updates.
• Report site conditions, progress, performance, and issues to project leadership.
• Maintain productive relationships with clients, subcontractors, authorities, and project staff.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering.
• At least 15 years of relevant industrial and energy construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, legal provisions, trade partner management, and project coordination.
• Excellent organization, communication, conflict-resolution, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to change, and resolve complex field issues.

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