Electrical Superintendent (Austin, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Austin, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for a large healthcare project in Austin, Texas. The Superintendent oversees and coordinates 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 local building codes, while coordinating with project teams, subcontractors, owners, architects, inspectors, and other stakeholders. The Superintendent evaluates the constructability, complexity, cost, and maintenance implications of mechanical and electrical designs; reviews subcontractor submittals and shop drawings; coordinates MEP scope and space requirements; monitors installation quality and schedule; and manages certificate-of-occupancy requirements and inspections. The position also addresses technical issues, proposed changes, subcontractor pay requests, equipment delivery, and coordination among associated disciplines. Austin Commercial is a 100% employee-owned company.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in construction management, construction 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 with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating low-voltage and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate installation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, insulation, sprinkler, and life safety systems.
Ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with project schedules, quality standards, contract requirements, and local building codes.
Evaluate mechanical and electrical design complexity, constructability, construction costs, and maintenance considerations.
Serve as a technical resource in meetings with owners and architects, explaining systems and anticipated design or construction difficulties.
Attend weekly meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors; discuss scope, work phasing, scheduling problems, and quality.
Hold separate coordination meetings with mechanical and electrical contractors as needed.
Ensure subcontractors submit complete mechanical and electrical shop drawings in a timely manner, and coordinate shop drawings across trades.
Coordinate MEP scope, space management, constructability studies, and equipment delivery; use overlay or CAD systems to identify space conflicts.
Inspect mechanical, plumbing, piping, electrical, sprinkler, and life safety work in progress for quality, completeness, timely installation, and code compliance.
Perform quality assurance and quality control of mechanical systems and ensure mechanical rough-ins are installed on time.
Review electrical shop drawings, including slab rough-ins, switchgear layouts, riser diagrams, and emergency generator equipment placement.
Coordinate with city electrical inspectors and fire department inspectors, including arranging inspections of work in progress.
Review fire sprinkler shop drawings for adequacy and code compliance, and coordinate tamper and flow switches with the fire alarm system.
Inspect and coordinate life safety systems, smoke evacuation systems, pressurized building areas, fire control centers, distress communication systems, and fire extinguishers.
Manage certificate-of-occupancy requirements, including kitchen, computer room, and health final inspections.
Review proposed changes for accuracy and cost and schedule impacts, and resolve technical problems with the architect.
Review subcontractor pay requests and resolve payment problems.
Act as a liaison among owners, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and associated disciplines.
Support project cost and schedule management, including cost projections, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.