Electrical Construction Lead — Project & Safety Champion

Premier Trade Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Trade Services in Virginia is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead electrical construction activities on projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with plans and industry standards. You will oversee daily operations, supervise crews, and partner with project managers to keep schedules and budgets on track.

This role demands hands-on leadership, strong NEC knowledge, clear communication, and reliable transportation, with the ability to pass background checks and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices.
• Experience with commercial/industrial electrical projects.
• Understanding of NEC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical installation activities on construction sites, ensuring compliance with blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Supervise and coordinate electrical crews to meet project milestones and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using construction management software to track progress and identify potential delays.
• Collaborate with project managers to prepare and manage budgets, estimates, and procurement of materials using estimating tools.
• Review contracts, change orders, and scope of work to ensure clarity and adherence to project requirements.
• Conduct regular safety inspections in accordance with OSHA regulations; enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Utilize tools such as ohmmeters for testing electrical systems and troubleshoot issues related to wiring, schematics, or equipment failures.
• Monitor quality control processes through blueprint reading, schematic analysis, and onsite inspections to ensure workmanship meets standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily activities, safety reports, inspection logs, and progress reports for project records.
• Support project scheduling efforts by coordinating with other trades and managing dependencies across the pipeline of work.

Skills

Electrical construction knowledge

NEC knowledge

Leadership with humility

Clear communication

Reliable transportation

Background check clearance

Job description

Premier Trade Services in Virginia is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead electrical construction activities on projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with plans and industry standards. You will oversee daily operations, supervise crews, and partner with project managers to keep schedules and budgets on track.

This role demands hands-on leadership, strong NEC knowledge, clear communication, and reliable transportation, with the ability to pass background checks and