Civil Superintendent - Electrical Infrastructure

I.B. Abel, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

IB Abel’s is seeking a field-driven Civil Superintendent to oversee civil and structural components of major electrical construction projects, including substations, data centers, underground distribution, and transmission. You will manage site prep, earthworks, foundations, and underground duct systems, and coordinate with the electrical team to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in civil supervision on heavy industrial or utility projects, strong ability

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Civil Superintendent or Construction Foreman in heavy industrial, utility, renewable energy, or substation construction.
• Ability to read civil grading plans, structural concrete drawings, and electrical site layouts.
• Understand layout and how to calc coordinates; Trimble Robotics a must.
• OSHA 30 certification is required; First Aid/CPR certification is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing heavy equipment operations, concrete logistics, and diverse field crews.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineers, client representatives, and trades.
• Local to Pennsylvania with regular travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Site Management: Oversee all civil operations including grading, excavation, drainage, and trenching for underground conduit and grounding grids.
• Structural Oversight: Direct concrete pads, deep foundations, and pier installations for heavy electrical equipment.
• Subcontractor & Crew Leadership: Manage field crews and subcontractors with clear production targets.
• Cross-Trade Coordination: Coordinate civil hand-offs with electrical crews.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce a zero-injury safety culture and conduct toolbox talks.
• Progress Tracking: Maintain logs and schedules to prevent bottlenecks.

Skills

Civil leadership

Plan reading

Trimble Robotics

OSHA 30

Team communication

Job description

If you need assistance with the application process, please notify IB Abel’s Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About Us

IB Abel’s 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals. IB Abel (IBA) is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a field-driven Civil Superintendent to oversee the civil and structural components of our major electrical construction projects, including substations, Data Centers, underground distribution and transmission, and utility maintenance. In this role, you will be the driving force behind everything that happens before the first wire is pulled—from site preparation and heavy excavation to complex concrete foundations and underground duct systems. You will bridge the gap between civil earthworks and high-voltage electrical installations, ensuring our sites are built safely, on schedule, and to exact engineering specifications.

Key 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.

Who We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Civil Superintendent or Construction Foreman in heavy industrial, utility, renewable energy, or substation construction.
• Exceptional ability to read and interpret civil grading plans, structural concrete drawings, and electrical site layouts.
• Must understand layout and how to calc coordinates. Trimble Robotics a must.
• OSHA 30 certification is required; First Aid/CPR certification is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of managing heavy equipment operations, concrete logistics, and diverse field crews under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with engineers, client representatives, and trade crafts
• Local to Pennsylvania (required) with regular travel to project/jobsite locations along with occasional travel to other offices or yard locations, trainings, customer facilities, and offsite meetings.
• A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Why Choose IBA

• Culture of Growth: Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.
• Flexibility & Autonomy: We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: This is a union position offering excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, and other valuable benefits.
• Stability & Variety: Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.
• Collaboration: A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.

IB Abel is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.