Senior Superintendent - Electrical

Kiewit • Baton Rouge, LA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Superintendent is responsible for the overall field execution of large-scale electrical construction projects within the electrical construction markets. This position provides leadership to multiple superintendents, general foremen, foremen, and craft professionals while ensuring the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of projects. The Senior Superintendent serves as the primary field leader and works closely with project management, engineering, subcontractors, and clients to drive project success while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

• 12+ years of electrical construction experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a Superintendent or senior field leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large electrical construction projects valued at $50M+.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems.
• Experience leading union and/or merit shop labor forces.
• Proficiency with scheduling and construction management software.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture across all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, company, and client safety requirements.
• Lead safety planning, inspections, and incident prevention efforts.
• Oversee all electrical construction operations from planning through turnover.
• Manage field execution, manpower, equipment, and subcontractor activities.
• Coordinate work sequencing and resolve field challenges to maintain productivity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop superintendents, foremen, and field engineers.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the project team.
• Support workforce planning, training, and employee development.
• Serve as the primary field contact for clients, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in progress meetings and maintain strong working relationships.
• Ensure client expectations are met through effective communication and execution.
• Monitor project schedules, labor productivity, and resource utilization.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and change management efforts.
• Implement recovery plans when schedule or production goals are at risk.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

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