BESS Electrical Superintendent

Moss; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead multi-state electrical craft teams on utility-scale solar projects. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and on-site coordination with engineers, estimators, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates will have 4–5 years as a General Foreman or 3 years as a Superintendent in industrial settings, OSHA 30, and strong experience reading electrical drawings. Willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Safety-first approach; OSHA 30 required.
• Experience installing electrical systems in solar plants or heavy industry.
• Self-perform construction experience on Bess projects preferred.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory in power/industrial construction.
• Proven ability to supervise 50+ employees.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills.
• Ability to read isometrics and orthographic drawings and specs.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors and site docs.
• Willingness to travel multi-state.
• 4-5 years as General Foreman or 3 years as Superintendent in a single discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and allocate craft activities including method, labor, materials, and schedules.
• Coordinate electrical work with other crafts and contractors.
• Liaise with engineering, estimating, planning to align with drawings and schedule.
• Help resolve construction problems.
• Monitor safety compliance and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate materials, inspections, and equipment with departments.
• Delegate responsibilities and ensure completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Planning & scheduling

Electrical install

Solar plant experience

Isometric drawings

Subcontractor coordination

OSHA30

Leadership

Reading design drawings

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

Power/industrial supervisory experience

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company's diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high‑rise residential, landmark mixed‑use developments, hospitality, K‑12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News‑Record as the nation's top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss' Bess Electrical Superintendent will be responsible for providing coordination, planning, and supervision to forepersons, contractors, and craft activities on a utility scale Bess site. Develop and enhance customer relationships by providing superior service. This position must be willing to travel.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and supervise and/or craft activities -- includes determining method of construction, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, temporary power sources, work schedule, manpower estimates, labor budgets, and documenting actual hours worked.
• Coordinate electrical work with work of different crafts, company departments, or other contractors onsite.
• Maintain liaison with engineering, estimating, and planning to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.).
• Monitor craft compliance with project safety program requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Maintain liaison with other departments (i.e., Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, Engineering) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• Delegate responsibility and assure its proper completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Must prioritize safety before all else and lead by example; must have a minimum of OSHA30.
• Electrical field installation experience within a solar plant or heavy industrial environment.
• Self‑Perform Bess Construction Experience is highly preferred.
• 3 years' supervisory experience in a power plant or with heavy industrial construction.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise 50 or more employees.
• Demonstrated planning and scheduling experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, reading, interpreting, and working with Electrical design drawings (isometric and orthographic), design guides, specifications.
• Contract documents and site coordination of subcontractors.
• 4-5 years previous experience as a General Foreman or 3 Years as a Superintendent in a single discipline on an industrial construction project. Previous background of man hour reports, job cost reports, and workforce planning is required.
• Must be willing to learn new techniques/skillset.

JOB TITLE: BESSELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT

JOB LOCATION: MULTI-STATE, REQUIRES HIGH TRAVEL

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME - EXEMPT - SALARIED

REPORTS TO: GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.