Electrical Superintendent

Atlantic Constructors • Lynchburg, VA

7d

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, and ensures job quality and customer satisfaction at every stage. The superintendent interacts with clients, customers, and vendors to build lasting relationships and fosters a positive environment that helps maintain a sufficient, qualified workforce.

This position plans and supervises field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities; coordinates work across crafts, departments, and contractors; and serves as a liaison with engineering, estimating, project teams, and planning. It also supports the availability of materials, equipment, and inspections; helps resolve construction problems; and monitors compliance with project safety requirements. The role 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 from design drawings, design guides, specifications, support drawings, contract documents, and subcontractor site-coordination information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to work across varied disciplines.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and employees.
• Ability to plan, look 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 demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify all colors of color-coded cables and wires, and visual ability including close and distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work aloft; climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand or walk for extended 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.

Nice To Haves

• At least 10 years of experience in heavy electrical commercial construction.
• Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise field crews, subcontractors, and craft activities, including construction methods, staffing levels, material quantities, equipment, temporary power, mechanical and plumbing sources, work schedules, and documentation of hours worked.
• Coordinate assigned work with other crafts, company departments, and contractors.
• Liaise with engineering, estimating, project teams, 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 project schedules.
• Assist in resolving construction problems, including productivity and work-interface issues.
• Monitor craft compliance with project safety requirements, document issues, and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed