Electrical Superintendent

Compu Dynamics • Chantilly, VA

6d • $50 - $65 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Superintendent owns the planning and supervision of one or more electrical installation projects from kickoff through closeout. This role is accountable for safe installation, schedule, budget, and quality on assigned projects, supervises all field personnel including trade contractors and in-house electricians, and serves as the primary field communication point for the project team.

Requirements

• Proven ability to plan and supervise commercial electrical projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Strong command of scheduling, lookahead planning, material and tool logistics, and staffing reports.
• Expert knowledge of NEC and OSHA requirements and the inspection process.
• Experience supervising in-house crews, temporary labor, and trade contractors.
• Strong written communication for daily logs, RFIs, and project documentation.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade or construction management education preferred.
• 10+ years of commercial electrical experience, including Foreman or field supervision experience.
• Master Electrician license preferred.
• Data center or mission critical project experience strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites.

Nice To Haves

• trade or construction management education
• Master Electrician license
• Data center or mission critical project experience

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safe installation across all assigned projects; ensure scope, budget, and schedule are met.
• Review all project drawings; coordinate RFIs and design changes with the project team.
• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are scheduled and available to meet project timelines.
• Confirm utility locating is complete before any excavation begins on assigned projects.
• Schedule and participate in all local and state inspections; oversee final inspection for completed work.
• Manage emergency response protocols for all assigned projects; ensure team readiness.
• Enforce strict safety standards; coordinate all OSHA requirements on assigned projects and drive zero-incident job sites.
• Review all work for National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance; coordinate with inspectors for code approvals.
• Coordinate directly with client operations personnel to ensure full compliance with site safety, security, and access requirements.
• Lay out full project scope; generate pre-construction material lists, tool orders, and lookaheads for Foremen.
• Prepare and maintain weekly schedules for in-house and temporary labor for Operations Manager review.
• Maintain staffing reports; proactively assign Foremen to upcoming projects.
• Attend weekly operations meetings and project kickoff and closeout meetings; align on project needs.
• Accountable for full on-site supervision of assigned projects, trade contractors, and field personnel.
• Document punch list items; manage closeout activities with the on-site Foreman.
• Manage commissioning activities on-site to ensure safe, successful completion and system turnover.
• Attend client walkthroughs and site surveys; provide field input to support estimating teams.
• Serve as the primary field communication point; communicate design changes, RFIs, and material submittals to project teams in a timely manner.
• Prepare detailed daily log reports covering site conditions, manpower, activities, and issues.
• Supervise all field personnel on assigned projects, including trade contractors and in-house electricians.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members; communicate job expectations clearly.
• Support recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; conduct annual performance evaluations.
• Ensure projects are completed within established budget; track manpower and cost performance.
• Support estimating teams through client walkthroughs and site surveys.
• Identify scheduling and manpower inefficiencies; escalate to the Operations Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and profit-sharing
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Voluntary Benefits (Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Boot Reimbursement
• Tool Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED