Electrical Superintendent (E8)

GDC Industrial•Tyler, TX

10d•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The General Foreman / Electrical Superintendent (E8) oversees multiple electrical crews or work areas and is responsible for coordinating manpower, scheduling, sequencing, safety, and quality across assigned projects or scopes. This role focuses on execution, leadership, and coordination rather than daily hands-on electrical work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
State-issued Journeyman Electrician license (where applicable)
Operational understanding and working knowledge of the current NEC code and industry best practices
Extensive field leadership experience in industrial or commercial electrical construction
Proven ability to manage multiple crews and complex work scopes
Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
Completion of an approved apprenticeship program
Typically 10+ years of progressive electrical trade experience, including multi-crew supervision
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to walk, climb, and access all areas of the jobsite
Ability to work in industrial environments with varying weather and site conditions
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, FR clothing, and fall protection
Must provide and maintain their own basic hand tools customary to the electrical trade
All hand tools must be in safe working condition and comply with company and jobsite safety requirements

Nice To Haves

Advanced safety leadership training (preferred)
Project management or scheduling training (preferred)

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the work of multiple electrical crews and foremen
Plan and manage manpower allocation to meet project schedules and milestones
Coordinate work sequencing with project management, other trades, and clients
Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and schedules to ensure proper execution
Monitor productivity, quality, and progress across all assigned work areas
Identify and resolve scope gaps, design conflicts, and constructability issues
Enforce company and site safety policies and procedures
Lead site-wide job hazard analyses (JHAs), safety planning, and toolbox talk alignment
Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, and project requirements
Support inspections, testing, and commissioning activities
Track labor performance and provide progress updates to project leadership
Coordinate material deliveries, equipment needs, and logistics
Mentor and develop foremen and field leadership
Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning
Support schedule recovery and productivity improvement efforts
Perform limited hands-on electrical work only as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned consistent with role responsibilities