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Position Summary: Pike Electric is seeking a field base seasoned Construction Superintendent with extensive experience in Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This individual will play a critical leadership role in the successful execution of large-scale BESS construction efforts, overseeing field operations, managing crews, and ensuring project milestones are met safely, on time, and within budget.

Essential Functions:

+ Lead and supervise all phases of BESS construction projects from site mobilization through commissioning.

+ Manage and coordinate field crews, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure efficient and safe operations.

+ Leverage existing relationships to bring in qualified crews as the project scales (targeting 250–350 headcount additions).

+ Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.

+ Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align field execution with project goals.

+ Monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.

+ Provide regular progress updates and resolve field-level issues proactively.

+ Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ 5+ years of experience in BESS or utility-scale energy construction, with a strong background in field operations.

+ Proven ability to manage large crews and complex construction timelines.

+ Established network of field crews and subcontractors is highly preferred.

+ Strong understanding of electrical systems, civil construction, and energy storage technologies.

+ Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.

+ Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

+ Willingness to travel and work in the field as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Field-first mindset with the ability to transition between hands-on supervision and strategic oversight.

+ Demonstrated success in scaling teams and operations in fast-paced environments.

+ OSHA certification or other relevant safety training is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to dirt, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical equipment and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction sites. The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system from fumes, odors, dust, mist, or gases. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies:

+ Self-Motivated

+ Team-Oriented

+ Customer Oriented

+ Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

EOE /Minorities / Females / Vet Disabled

Pike is a Non-union Company

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.

•Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.

Requisition ID: 25003148