Electrical Field Superintendant

Hoffman Construction Company • Sunnyvale, CA

4h

About The Position

Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing
in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission
critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets.
Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar,
employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national
presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a
jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative,
explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building
opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving
forward the ideas that make a difference.

Position Summary: Within the field, The
Field Superintendent will be responsible
for managing projects from start to finish, ensuring supervision of the project
team, scheduling, quality, submitting  RFI’s, providing a safe working
environment and overseeing QA/QC programs. The Field Superintendent will also
supervise multiple electrical subcontractors performing extensive fast-tracked
scope on large multiple hi-tech buildings, while reporting directly to the
Project Superintendent and Electrical Construction Manager .

Requirements

• Education background in materials and methods of construction.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Electrical or equivalent degree or equivalent work experience
• OHSA 30 Certification
• Extensive experience on large industrial and hi-tech fabrication projects
• Must be familiar with medium and low voltage distribution, UPS equipment, electrical installations on large mechanical and process equipment, and installations in cleanroom environments
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method; f familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Ability to work closely with trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential and being able to maintain a cooperative attitude through pressure situations.
• Skill in handling several work activities at once while frequently interrupted by phone calls and urgent questions on work in progress.
• Training in design document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook) and Bluebeam. Experience with critical path method scheduling software such as Suretrack Project Manager and Primavera Project Planner (P6) experience
• Must be able to spend equal amounts of time in a stationary position in an office environment and moving about the construction site.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and work in confined spaces.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents
• Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 50% of the time.  Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary.  Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site.
• Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
• Must be able to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to 3 feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
• Must be able to regularly bend or twist to examine project work.
• Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position to examine project work.
• Must use independent judgment, organizational and problem-solving skills to determine the best method to accomplish desired results.

Nice To Haves

• Previous craft-level experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities with other superintendents, electrical subcontractors and other discipline subcontractors
• Supervise multiple subcontractors and craft employees
• Maintain and adjust project schedule on a daily basis
• Manage RFI, submittal materials for review with the Owner/Architect
• Manage and oversee our cost control and QA/QC program
• Manage and abide by all safety protocol
• Provide resolution to design and constructability issues
• Respond to customer/client requests and/or issues and develop resolution to problems using technical expertise
• Must be able to interpret and implement proper installations in compliance with all city permitting, codes and site specifications
• Provide supporting information regarding field conditions and scope for cost estimates.
• Facilitate contractor activity ensuring performance by all contractual agreement
• Assist with management project staffing
• Provide clear communication verbally, written and electronically
• Work closely with owners, architects, engineers and subs

Benefits

• Competitive pay and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.
• A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level