Electrical Superintendent

Relocation to the project site community is required. Per diem and rotations are offered.

About the Role

The Electrical Superintendent provides input and technical expertise for power-generating construction projects, supporting engineering review, procurement, construction, and start-up of high or medium voltage electrical systems and associated substations. This role includes technical owner correspondence support, on-site supervision of Field Engineers and General Foremen, and ensuring safe, productive, and quality work while controlling costs. The Superintendent schedules labor, materials, tools, equipment, and subcontractors to maximize resource utilization and works with specifications and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs General Foremen, Field Engineers, and Foremen to ensure optimal use of company resources and adherence to policies and regulations.
• Provides formal and informal coaching feedback to General Foremen, Field Engineers, and Foremen.
• Schedules equipment, materials, tools, and subcontractors to maximize production and minimize costs.
• Collaborates with other projects to share resources effectively.
• Trains and implements standardized Work Plans and Work Assists; supports process improvement efforts.
• Acts as an electrical consultant for supervisory and field personnel on electrical circuits, power quality, switchgear installations, transmission lines, interconnect systems, and high voltage collection/distribution systems.
• Participates in meetings with Electrical Engineers, subcontractors, owners, and utility interconnect personnel.
• Supervises project Electrical subcontractors to ensure effective resource use and industry best practices.
• Enforces company, federal, and state safety regulations; manages employee training on safety practices, including cranes, lifting, DOT requirements, JHAs, accident injury management, electrical hazards, LOTO, and arc flash.
• Communicates project updates and problem areas to the Site Manager.
• Collaborates with Site Manager and other supervision on staffing, including hiring, promoting, disciplining, and terminating trade employees.
• Assists Site Manager in negotiating major project decisions with the owner.
• Fosters a collaborative environment with craft, subcontractors, vendors, and the owner to improve delivery performance.
• Monitors actual costs against job estimates and informs the Site Manager of cost overruns.
• Ensures project construction activities and engineering conform to the Project Quality Plan; establishes and communicates craftsmanship expectations.
• Assists in assembling close-out information for meetings.
• Mentors Field Coordinators, Field Engineers, and General Foremen on work discipline, production costs, scope of work, quality, and safety.
• Identifies potential change orders and informs the Site Manager.
• Familiarizes themselves with site conditions.
• May act as project leader in the absence of the Site Manager.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in RFI development and ensures technical accuracy.
• Supports economic conditions by hiring locally, attending job fairs, and participating in public information meetings.
• Establishes and maintains crew and equipment matrices; updates Operations Analysis as needed.
• May visit proposed project sites to support Estimating and Business Development.
• Serves as a project liaison with key community leaders and local landowners.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Ability to supervise multiple employees.
• Thorough knowledge of tools and equipment uses and limitations.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with owners and employees.
• Solid understanding of job costing.
• May be required to obtain company contract licensing, journeyman, or master electrician license.
• Ability to read and understand prints and contract documents.
• Knowledge of required federal and state codes for the project.

Benefits

• Paid company holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401K with company matching contribution.

Pay

$110,000–$140,000 per year.