Electrical Superintendent (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Austin, TX

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for a large healthcare project in Austin, Texas. The Superintendent oversees and coordinates the installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, insulation, sprinkler, and life safety systems on company projects. The role ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules, quality standards, contract requirements, and applicable building codes. It coordinates closely with project teams, subcontractors, owners, architects, inspectors, and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery. The position evaluates design complexity, constructability, construction costs, maintenance considerations, and compatibility with local codes. It serves as a technical resource in owner and architect meetings, coordinates MEP shop drawings and system layouts, monitors work in progress, and manages quality, schedule, equipment delivery, subcontractor payments, proposed changes, and certificate-of-occupancy requirements. The Superintendent also coordinates inspections and resolves technical issues with project participants.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in construction management/science, engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of MEP experience with a general contractor or mechanical/electrical contractor.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training; may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Proficiency with project management software.
Proficiency in cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating low-voltage and life-safety systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate MEP trade work, space management, constructability studies, and complete MEP scope.
Manage certificate-of-occupancy requirements, including for life safety systems.
Review subcontractor submittals and shop drawings for completeness, routing, dimensions, coordination, and code compliance.
Ensure compliance with building codes and coordinate with city inspectors and fire department inspectors.
Review proposed pricing and changes for accuracy and cost and schedule impacts; resolve technical problems with the architect.
Evaluate mechanical and electrical design complexity, constructability, anticipated maintenance, and construction costs.
Serve as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects, explaining building systems and anticipated design difficulties.
Attend weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors; outline subcontractor work, phasing, schedule issues, and quality concerns, and hold separate trade meetings as needed.
Ensure timely submission and coordination of mechanical and electrical shop drawings and on-time equipment delivery.
Use overlay or CAD systems to identify and prevent space-requirement conflicts; coordinate shop drawings between subcontractors.
Review mechanical, plumbing, and piping shop drawings and inspect installations, including mechanical rough-ins and toilet-room dimensions.
Manage quality assurance and quality control of mechanical systems and ensure timely installation of rough-ins.
Review electrical shop drawings for slab rough-ins, switchgear layout, riser diagrams, and emergency generator equipment placement.
Inspect work in progress for quality, timely rough-in installation, and system compliance; meet regularly with city electrical inspectors.
Establish early contact with city fire department inspectors, arrange inspections of sprinkler work in progress, review sprinkler shop drawings, coordinate tamper and flow switches with fire alarm systems, and inspect work for quality and completeness.
Inspect and coordinate installation of life safety systems, smoke evacuation systems, pressurized building areas, fire control centers, building and elevator distress communications, and fire extinguishers.
Review subcontractor pay requests and ensure they are proper and timely; resolve payment issues.
Act as liaison among owners, architects, general contractors, and associated disciplines.
Coordinate kitchen, computer room, and health final inspections.