Electrical Superintendent

About the role

The Electrical Superintendent leads all electrical construction activities for large-scale mission critical and data center projects from installation through turnover and commissioning. This role manages electrical subcontractors, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and field execution to ensure successful project delivery. The Electrical Superintendent works closely with project teams, design partners, and trade contractors to resolve issues, drive project milestones, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN. The work environment is primarily field‑based on active mission critical and data center construction sites. It is fast‑paced and highly technical, requiring constant coordination among electrical, mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams. The Electrical Superintendent maintains extensive jobsite presence overseeing installation activities, safety compliance, quality standards, and production goals. Daily interactions include close collaboration with project managers, trade partners, owners, engineers, and commissioning teams. The role may require travel or relocation depending on project assignments. It offers a high‑visibility setting where field leadership has significant influence on overall project success and direct exposure to cutting‑edge electrical infrastructure and large‑scale data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction activities for large-scale mission critical and data center projects from initial installation through final turnover and commissioning.
• Manage electrical subcontractors in the field, including oversight of manpower planning, work sequencing, and day-to-day performance.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules and budgets for electrical scopes of work, ensuring milestones and production goals are met.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, design partners, trade contractors, owners, engineers, and commissioning teams to resolve issues and keep work on track.
• Review electrical drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and design documents to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project requirements.
• Interpret electrical one-line diagrams and other technical documents to guide installation activities and troubleshoot field challenges.
• Identify and implement opportunities for value engineering and process improvements within the electrical scope to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Oversee extensive jobsite activities, including installation of medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems and associated equipment.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, procedures, and compliance requirements on active construction sites.
• Monitor and enforce quality standards for all electrical work, conducting inspections and coordinating