Foundation Drilling Superintendent, SDI Services

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

As a recognized leader in solar predrill and pile foundation installation for more than 25 years, SDI Services is now part of SOLV Energy—expanding our collective capability to deliver high‑quality infrastructure services to the power industry. By joining SOLV Energy’s comprehensive capabilities, SDI adds specialized expertise, expanded field capacity, and a robust fleet of drilling equipment to support exceptional project execution. Together, we’re improving performance across the full lifecycle through integrated solutions, reliable delivery, and proven experience serving utility‑scale solar projects.

This position sits within SDI Services, a SOLV Energy affiliate company, and is posted on SOLV Energy’s careers site to connect great talent with meaningful opportunities. While you will apply through SOLV Energy, all day‑to‑day work, responsibilities, and decision‑making for this role will reside within SDI.

The Superintendent leads day-to-day field operations on one to two foundation drilling projects at a time, directly managing Foremen and labor crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. This is the foundational field-leadership role in the Superintendent career path: the Superintendent owns hands-on supervision of crews, coordinates daily field activities, and communicates project status to the Senior or General Superintendent.
Superintendents who consistently execute at a high level, build strong crews, and demonstrate broader leadership are developed for advancement into the Senior Superintendent role, where they take on responsibility for several concurrent projects and begin mentoring other Superintendents.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Northern California and will require travel. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Position Responsibilities And Duties:

Team Management

• Directly manage Foremen, Operators, Groundman, and Laborers on assigned projects, providing daily direction, supervision, and support.

• Train, coach, and evaluate crew members, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork. Growth mindset — we promote from within and invest in our people.

• Coordinate staffing and manpower needs for assigned projects with the Senior Superintendent.

• Resolve day-to-day personnel and crew issues in the field, escalating significant matters to the Senior Superintendent as needed.

Project Execution

• Manage all phases of field execution on one to two assigned projects, from mobilization through completion.

• Plan and direct daily drilling and construction activities to meet production goals and project schedules.

• Order materials, tools, and equipment, and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and deliveries for assigned projects.

• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals for assigned projects; attend pre-job conferences and kickoff meetings.

• Monitor field production daily and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.

 

Safety and Quality

• Enforce safety procedures on assigned projects and actively participate in the Safety Training Program, ensuring crew compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Conduct daily safety checks, toolbox talks, and jobsite inspections.

• Set and maintain quality control standards on assigned projects, conducting inspections to verify adherence to specifications.

• Report and address safety and quality concerns promptly, involving the Senior Superintendent on significant issues.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely daily reports, time sheets, work orders, and production records for assigned projects.

• Track project progress against schedule and budget, flagging risks and delays to the Senior or General Superintendent.

• Provide regular progress updates, highlighting achievements, challenges, and needs.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for project owners, general contractors, and inspectors on day-to-day field matters.

• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to keep assigned projects on schedule.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a construction-related field is a plus.

• Construction experience (4+ years). Hands-on foundation drilling or heavy civil construction experience preferred.

• Prior experience leading a crew or serving as a Foreman is preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a crew.

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to safety and working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge of foundation drilling techniques including CIDH, auger cast, displacement piles, shoring, tiebacks, micropile, grouting, helical piles, and ground improvement.

• Knowledge of job scheduling, planning, and cost awareness at the project level.

• Proven ability to directly manage crews of Foremen, Operators, Groundman, and Laborers across one to two concurrent projects.

• Working knowledge of construction methods, practices, regulations, and safety standards, including OSHA laws.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate crews in a fast-paced field environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and sense of urgency.

• Willingness to travel and work onsite.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple daily priorities under time constraints.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Must be proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Certifications such as OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety or relevant state licensure may be required depending on location and specific project requirements.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• CPR / First Aid

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$107,757.00 - $140,084.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

Job Number: J13835

If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.