Electrical Project Construction Superintendent

TEiC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite gym and wellness facilities

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

TEiC is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead on-site activities for industrial and heavy-commercial electrical projects, ensuring safety, schedule, cost, and quality while interfacing with the client and reporting to project leadership. You will manage crews and subcontractors, coordinate with project managers, monitor progress, review drawings, and enforce compliance with NEC and safety standards.

The role demands strong communication, problem solving, and readiness for irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of Electrical Superintendent experience in industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of NEC and electrical construction practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site activities, safety, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination.
• Manage crews, look-ahead schedules, and ensure alignment with scope.
• Monitor budgets, labor hours, material usage, and change orders.
• Ensure documentation including daily reports, time entries, and permits.
• Serve as primary on-site customer contact and maintain transparent communication.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve project challenges under pressure.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Leadership

Project Coordination

Tools

Microsoft 365

BlueBeam

Adobe

Lotus Notes

Job description

The Electrical Services Superintendent leads all on-site activities for industrial and heavy-commercial electrical projects—from safety and scheduling to subcontractor coordination and customer interface. This role owns project performance (safety, cost, quality, and schedule) and serves as the client's day-to-day point of contact while reporting results to an Area or Project Manager.

Safety Awareness

• Enforce all company, customer, OSHA, and NFPA 70E safety policies
• Lead daily safety briefings, job-site audits, and incident investigations

Project Planning and Execution

• Communicate and coordinate update detailed work plans, manpower forecasts, and look-ahead schedules to company project shareholders. (i.e. Electrical Manager or Project Manager.)
• Allocate crew assignments and verify craft competency
• Lead and direct crews and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project scope and expectations
• Secure tools, equipment, and materials; verify deliveries and inspect incoming product
• Ensure documentation including daily reports, time entries, and permits are complete and accurate
• Actively manage schedules to maintain project momentum and meet deadlines
• Maintain accurate timecards, daily reports, and work permits

Financial Management

• Apply industry best practices to minimize rework, delays, and cost overruns
• Monitor labor hours, material usage, and change orders to control project budget
• Collaborate with PMs and Operations for financial reporting

Quality Control

• Ensure all work complies with customer specifications, industry codes, and internal standards
• Conduct inspections and enforce corrective actions when necessary
• Coordinate with QA/QC personnel for documentation and turnover packages

Customer Focus

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for customers
• Maintain open communication and promptly resolve issues or concerns
• Support customer satisfaction through transparency, responsiveness, and professionalism

Critical Thinking

• Identify, analyze, and resolve project challenges swiftly and effectively
• Anticipate potential obstacles and take preemptive corrective action
• Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining forward project momentum

Physical Requirements

• Stand/walk frequently (50-75%)
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs
• Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, reaching

Work Environment

• Exposure to various site conditions, including extreme weather, noise, dust, and environmental hazards
• Irregular and extended working hours may be required, including evenings and weekends

Mental Demands

• Independent decision-making under pressure
• Multitasking and complex planning.
• Rapid decision-making in high-pressure environments. (Must be able to pivot quickly with changing work scope and project deadlines.)
• Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as an Electrical Superintendent in industrial environments (Power Generation projects a plus)
• Must possess strong understanding of project drawings and documents
• Deep knowledge of NEC, electrical installation standards, and construction practices.
• Strong understanding of electrical services, construction methods, and relevant safety regulations
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members, customers, and stakeholders (Bi-lingual a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); familiarity with Lotus Notes a plus
• Proficiency in BlueBeam and/or Adobe

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective on your first day!
• Wellness Programs and Awards Get healthier and earn premium discounts!
• Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Company match!
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Duncan, SC Location Onsite Gym and pickle ball court!

Just to name a few!