Electrical Superintendent - Transit

Kiewit; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transit and rail system construction industry is seeking an Electrical Superintendent in Ottawa. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Candidates should have extensive experience in electrical systems and the ability to lead teams effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability coverage

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience as General Foreman or Superintendent.
• Broad understanding of technical electrical systems.
• Experience managing 20-50 craft employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of work performed.
• Establish budgetary guidelines and ensure cost control.
• Provide job safety training and awareness.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Motivational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Home District/Group:MEC Transportation District

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Transportation

Employment Type:Full Time

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth.

Location

Responsibilities

Electrical Superintendents’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform daily inspections of work performed.
• Act as liaison and coordinator between contractors.
• Solve problems that arise.
• Establish budgetary guidelines for the job, and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
• Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Establish quality standards of all jobs, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met.
• Develop and manage job schedules (e.g. three week, 90 day, man loading), coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately.
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years experience as General Foreman or Superintendent supporting large transit related construction projects.
• Management of union labor a plus
• Minimum 5 years of directing and supervising electrical crews.
• Broad understanding of technical electrical systems, including but not limited to:
• Underground layout and installation
• Familiarity with rail related electrical systems.
• Above ground systems layout and installations, including but not limited to:
• Conduit installations within hazardous locations
• Cable tray systems
• Cable pulling in conduit and tray
• Experience managing 20-50 craft employees at one time
• Prepared to attend meetings with customers and owners/general contractors
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills
• Adapt to new surroundings and new people
• Must be able to access all points of a construction site
• Must be able to work with a team and provide input
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with the use of Microsoft Excel and Word

Other Requirements:
• 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.
• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is one of the nation's premier electrical contractors serving the industrial and transportation markets. We’ve earned an industry-wide reputation for sticking to our high standards in everything we do.

We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, learning and improving go hand-in-hand with going to work each day. You’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

If you're ready for a career that can take you places, look no further.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including 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, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.

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