Electrical Superintendent

Kokosing•Middletown, OH

22d

About The Position

The Electrical Superintendent leads electrical teams on large-scale industrial construction projects, guiding work from preconstruction through final completion. The role is directly responsible for safety and quality, client relations, project budget and schedule, job controls, vendor management, submittals, and procedures. Projects may include steel and manufacturing, power, data centers, and other MEP-related work across a range of industries and clients. The typical workload involves overseeing one large project or several smaller projects. The Superintendent plans, directs, and coordinates construction activities to achieve project goals within established time and funding parameters. They manage Project Engineers, General Foremen, and Foremen, who supervise construction employees, and are responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the team.

Requirements

10 years of field experience with a skilled-tradesperson background, or a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or construction management plus 7 years of field experience.
A four-year engineering or construction management degree, or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent.
Excellent people and business skills, a strong customer-service orientation, and a high energy level.
Field-focused and execution-driven approach, with safety as a core value.
Advanced knowledge of the construction industry.
Ability to think strategically and plan over a 1–3-year time span.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and interpret safety laws, company policies and standards, and labor collective bargaining agreements.
Thorough understanding of basic and complex construction management processes and building techniques.
Ability to lead and work as part of a team.
Prior direct profit-and-loss responsibility and accountability.
Strong organizational leadership and analytical skills.
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Problem analysis and resolution skills, with sound judgment.
Advanced computer skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide cross-section of individuals.
Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
Demonstrated ability to manage a team across varied self-performing trade disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working on union projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a 24/7 safety culture for project crews.
Initiate and maintain liaison with the prime client to facilitate construction activities.
Lead construction projects from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, and coordination; help create and maintain schedules that meet milestones and budgets.
Ensure team members have appropriate equipment, materials, information, and other resources.
Provide expertise and guidance to team members, help plan difficult construction work, and assist with startup and closeout problems.
Work with the Project Manager and Director on personnel matters in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Identify and minimize obstacles throughout the construction process.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within corporate policy.
Confer with project staff to outline work plans and assign duties, responsibilities, and authority.
Review project proposals or plans to determine timeframes, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and resource availability for project phases.
Review project personnel status reports and modify schedules or plans as needed.
Provide technical advice to project personnel and resolve problems.
Coordinate project activities with subcontractors.
Analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
Represent the company at Owner progress meetings.
Lead daily field coordination meetings, weekly block schedule meetings, and monthly safety kickoff meetings.
Perform supervisory duties, including interviewing and hiring, training, planning and assigning work, directing and evaluating performance, rewarding or disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.