Electrical Superintendent-data Center

Responsibilities

• Participate with project management in developing comprehensive project execution plans, including construction schedules, manpower needs, and equipment requirements.
• Plan the layout and installation of electrical raceways, wiring, PLC/RIO/LCP panels, and end devices in accordance with job specifications, local codes, and industry standards.
• Use Navisworks Simulate or similar 3D model viewing tools to review project models and provide accurate layout content to BIM modelers for field installation.
• Collaborate with project managers and field crew leads to review schedules and project status on a weekly basis, providing updates and identifying potential issues.
• Schedule and direct electricians and subcontractors performing electrical work, interpreting specifications, and coordinating construction phases to prevent delays.
• Cook up production activities and attend meetings with other trades and the general contractor to identify, communicate, and resolve conflicts while reporting installation progress.
• Assist field crew leads in creating detailed weekly work plans that outline planned activities, assigned resources, and required materials for the current and upcoming weeks.
• Meet weekly with field crew leads to review and refine their weekly work plans, ensuring alignment with project priorities and timelines.
• Review daily production reports submitted by field crew leads for accuracy and completeness, identifying impacts, issues, or risks that require management attention.
• Inspect work in progress to verify that workmanship meets quality specifications, adheres to schedules, and complies with housekeeping and safety standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with mechanical and electrical system owners, general contractor area superintendents, and representatives from other trades.
• Purchase wiring, parts, and materials in a timely manner to ensure availability and support uninterrupted project progress.
• Train electricians and helpers on project requirements, installation standards, and schedules to enhance performance and productivity.
• Utilize workforce tracking tools, including production tracking, checklists, punch lists, site inspection forms, and housekeeping logs, to monitor and manage field activities effectively.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Electrical Superintendent managing 2–4 foremen and approximately 25 craft personnel.
• Strong expertise in planning and laying out electrical conduits for industrial and data center construction projects.
• Hands-on experience with Navisworks Simulate for reviewing 3D models and generating conduit layout content for BIM modelers.
• Proficiency using Bluebeam for reviewing, marking up, and coordinating conduit layouts and electrical construction drawings.
• Solid experience in electrical construction, including raceway installation, wiring, and industrial systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents accurately.
• Experience coordinating with BIM modelers to ensure accurate content is incorporated into models for field installation.
• Knowledge of OSHA 30-level safety principles and practices relevant to electrical and industrial construction environments.
• Strong organizational and planning skills for developing work plans, tracking production, and managing materials.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with project managers, foremen, general contractors, and other trades.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial construction environments, including semiconductor facilities and data centers.
• Experience in construction management with a focus on electrical systems.
• Familiarity with data center construction practices and requirements.
• Experience in using checklists, punch lists, and site inspection tools to support quality and productivity.
• Comfort working with mechanical and electrical system owners and general contractor personnel to resolve field issues.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship, housekeeping, and safety on site.