Electrical Superintendent

Atlantic Constructors•Lexington, VA

About The Position

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day activities of crews on assigned electrical projects. The role provides guidance and direction to crews to meet project budgets and schedules, ensures quality and customer satisfaction throughout each project stage, builds relationships with clients, customers, and vendors, and fosters a positive environment to maintain a sufficient and qualified workforce. The position has supervisory responsibility and may require travel, typically not overnight.

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience as a General Foreman.
  • Completion of a 4-year electrical apprenticeship program.
  • Demonstrated planning and scheduling experience.
  • Knowledge of man-hour reports, job-cost reports, workface planning, and estimating.
  • Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control, with the ability to control and supervise large groups.
  • Knowledge of reading, interpreting, and working to design drawings (isometric and orthographic), design guides, specifications, support drawings, contract documents, and subcontractor site coordination requirements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability to work across varied disciplines.
  • Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions.
  • Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and coworkers.
  • Ability to plan ahead and set goals for the entire job.
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • CPR certification.
  • Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, pay attention to detail, and solve problems.
  • Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures and weather, including heat, humidity, cold, and dampness; in moderate-to-high noise; around fumes or airborne particles such as dust; and in confined spaces or at heights.
  • Ability to use construction equipment, including heavy machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Ability to work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand or walk for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to identify all colors of color-coded cables and wires, with close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

  • 10 or more years of experience in heavy electrical commercial construction.
  • Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and supervise field crew, subcontractor, and craft activities, including determining construction methods, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, temporary power, mechanical and plumbing sources, work schedules, and documenting actual hours worked.
  • Coordinate assigned work with other crafts, company departments, and contractors.
  • Liaise with engineering, estimating, the project team, and planning to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedules.
  • Maintain relationships with departments such as Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, and Engineering to ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support craft activities and the project schedule.
  • Assist in resolving construction problems, including productivity issues and work interfaces.
  • Monitor craft compliance with project safety requirements, document issues, and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
  • Perform equipment-setting activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • $1,500 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
  • Employee-only medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage at no cost.
  • Dental insurance plan.
  • Vision insurance plan.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Health savings plan with company matching.
  • Wellness programs.
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