Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent for large-scale industrial projects in Virginia Beach. The role is the senior electrical field leader responsible for safety, workforce management, productivity, quality execution, schedule performance, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate has proven LNG/refinery construction leadership on mission-critical projects, with expertise in high-voltage distribution and complex commissioning.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years LNG/refinery industrial construction experience.
• Experience with mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, and test scripts.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Experience with 15kV–35kV distribution systems.
• Large-scale industrial, power generation, EPC or Renewable Energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical field operations through project execution.
• Manage electrical crews, General Foremen, Foremen, and subcontractors.
• Direct workforce planning for teams of 100–150 personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and logistics.
• Drive project schedule performance and earned value tracking.
• Conduct daily planning and coordination meetings.
• Resolve field installation challenges and conflicts.
• Maintain quality and turnover documentation.
• Support commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities.
• Interface with owners, clients, vendors, and project leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Contract & drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Client management

Electrical distribution systems

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

Job description

Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent (Large-scale industrial project experience)

Pay: $60 - $62

This role serves as the senior electrical field leader responsible for safety, workforce management, productivity, quality execution, schedule performance, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record leading large electrical teams on mission-critical projects and thrives in fast-paced construction environments where safety, quality, and schedule are paramount.

• Lead teams through installation, energization, testing, commissioning, and turnover of systems
• Oversee medium/low-voltage distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and related critical infrastructure
• Manage long-lead procurement and schedule-critical equipment strategy
• Drive weekly project health reviews and lead recovery planning when milestones are at risk
• Coach and develop project managers, superintendents, and project controls staff

What You Bring

• 7 - 9 years of LNG, Refinery Industrial construction experience with progressive leadership responsibility
• Working knowledge of mission-critical electrical infrastructure and commissioning processes
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, one-lines, and test scripts
• Strong communication, client management, and negotiation skills
• Experience with 15kV–35kV electrical distribution systems
• Large-scale industrial, power generation, or EPC project experience, Renewable Energy project experience
• OSHA 30 Certification

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical field operations throughout project execution
• Manage electrical crews, General Foremen, Foremen, and subcontractors
• Direct workforce planning for teams ranging from 100–150 personnel
• Ensure compliance with project safety standards and OSHA requirements
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and logistics
• Drive project schedule performance and earned value progress tracking
• Conduct daily planning and coordination meetings
• Resolve field installation challenges and construction conflicts
• Maintain quality standards, inspection readiness, and turnover documentation
• Support commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities
• Interface directly with owners, clients, vendors, and project leadership teams