Electrical Superintendent-Distribution (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Electrical Superintendent-Distribution is responsible for distribution and electrical work, including reliability line, base load line, and electrical streetlighting contracts. The role monitors subcontractor supervision and field engineering, and provides the information and technical direction needed to complete project work safely, on time, and to quality standards. The Superintendent ensures project schedules and expectations are clearly defined and communicated, coordinates technical interpretation of requirements and specifications, and provides technical information to subcontractor supervisors or construction engineers. The role also ensures subcontractors and the workforce comply with applicable standards, procedures, contractual commitments, and policies.

Requirements

At least 3 years of construction field leadership experience on equivalent projects.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.
OSHA 10 certification.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
Training in reporting safety, cost, quality, and schedule information.
Construction management and contract administration training.
Knowledge of company construction guides and manuals.
Knowledge of union agreements and jurisdictional issues.
Construction safety awareness and comprehension.
Conflict management skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, organize, and schedule work.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying, analyzing, researching, evaluating, and resolving issues.
Project management skills.
Supervisory skills.
Communication skills.
Constructability knowledge in the assigned discipline and other disciplines.
Risk assessment and management skills.
Knowledge of cost-code labor productivity systems.
Knowledge of time-reporting policies and procedures.
Knowledge of construction guides and standards.
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor, verify, and report construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule; track completion of schedule activities and commodity installation.
Assist subcontractors with resolving problems and report issues related to drawings and information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety.
Monitor discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost, and take necessary actions to maintain targets.
Conduct subcontractor supervision meetings to review and assist with daily, weekly, and monthly planning.
Develop and monitor a three-week look-ahead schedule for assigned work scope.
Develop corrective plans to ensure progress and productivity targets are met.
Verify that materials, manpower, and resources needed to support the three-week look-ahead schedule are available and on site.
Develop, monitor, and report completion of craft and subcontractor punch-list activities.
Maintain a daily log for site records.
Review subcontractor timesheets, installed-quantity reports, and progress-payment requests.
Coordinate assigned subcontractor work plans with other discipline facilitators and the Construction Manager.
Monitor assigned subcontractors for compliance with subcontract scope and schedule requirements.
Develop stable working relationships with assigned subcontractors.
Administer execution of work packages and equipment installation.
Develop and distribute Job Hazard Analyses for major erection packages within scope.
Identify potential back charges and out-of-scope issues.
Provide supervision, training, development, and performance management to direct reports.
Adhere to applicable safety and quality standards.
Support continuous improvement efforts and change management associated with implementing improvements.