Civil Superintendent - Electrical Infra & Substations

I.B. ABEL INC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

IB Abel seeks a field-driven Civil Superintendent to lead civil and structural work on major electrical projects, including substations and data centers. You will manage site preparation, earthworks, foundations, and underground duct systems to ensure safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery.

You will coordinate with the Electrical Superintendent, supervise crews and subcontractors, enforce a zero-injury culture, track progress, and maintain daily logs while staying local to Pennsylvania with

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Civil Superintendent or Construction Foreman in heavy industrial or substation projects.
• Ability to read civil grading plans and electrical site layouts.
• Proficient in layout and coordinate calculation; Trimble Robotics required.
• OSHA 30 certification; First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication with engineers and trades.

Responsibilities

• Site Management: Oversee all civil operations, including clearing, grading, excavation, drainage, and trenching for underground conduit and grounding grids.
• Structural Oversight: Direct the pouring of concrete pads, deep foundations, and pier installations for heavy electrical equipment like transformers, steel structures, and switchgear.
• Subcontractor & Crew Leadership: Manage self-perform field crews and specialized civil subcontractors, ensuring clear production targets and high-quality workmanship.
• Cross-Trade Coordination: Partner closely with the Electrical Superintendent and project management teams to seamlessly sequence civil hand-offs to electrical crews.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce a zero-injury safety culture. Conduct daily toolbox talks, perform safety audits, and immediately correct on-site hazards.
• Progress Tracking: Maintain daily logs, track material deliveries, manage equipment utilization, and look ahead at schedules to eliminate potential project bottlenecks.

Skills

Civil supervision

Construction leadership

Reading civil drawings

OSHA 30 certified

Trimble Robotics

Safety compliance

Communication with engineers

Education

OSHA 30 certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Trimble Robotics

Job description

IB Abel seeks a field-driven Civil Superintendent to lead civil and structural work on major electrical projects, including substations and data centers. You will manage site preparation, earthworks, foundations, and underground duct systems to ensure safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery.

You will coordinate with the Electrical Superintendent, supervise crews and subcontractors, enforce a zero-injury culture, track progress, and maintain daily logs while staying local to Pennsylvania with