Electrical Senior Superintendent

Summit Construction Advisors; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and complete/

Job summary

Summit Construction Advisors seeks an Electrical Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale electrical construction projects in Dallas, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and on-budget delivery.

You will mentor field teams, coordinate with Project Management, review drawings, and manage logistics to support quality commissioning and successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical construction experience with progressively increasing field leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading large commercial or industrial electrical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, construction sequencing, scheduling, and trade coordination.
• Experience managing multiple field supervisors and large craft workforces.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations on large commercial electrical construction projects from mobilization through closeout.
• Direct and mentor Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to ensure safe, efficient project execution.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to maintain project schedules and productivity.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor budgets, schedules, forecasts, and overall project performance.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents to proactively identify and resolve field challenges.
• Manage project logistics, sequencing, and trade coordination to support successful project delivery.
• Oversee quality control, inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Review RFIs, change orders, and field documentation while ensuring accurate as-built drawings are maintained.
• Build strong working relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners.
• Identify project risks early and implement solutions that minimize schedule or cost impacts.
• Maintain consistent communication between field operations and project management teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpret drawings

MS Office

Construction CM Software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction Management Software

Job description

Our client, a leading electrical contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex commercial projects, is seeking an experienced Electrical Senior Superintendent to oversee field operations on large-scale electrical construction projects.

This leadership role is responsible for driving project execution, maintaining a safe and productive jobsite, coordinating field teams, and partnering closely with Project Management to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on field leader who excels at building high-performing teams, solving complex challenges, and delivering quality work on technically demanding projects.

What You'll Do

• Lead all field operations on large commercial electrical construction projects from mobilization through closeout.
• Direct and mentor Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to ensure safe, efficient project execution.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to maintain project schedules and productivity.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor budgets, schedules, forecasts, and overall project performance.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents to proactively identify and resolve field challenges.
• Manage project logistics, sequencing, and trade coordination to support successful project delivery.
• Oversee quality control, inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Review RFIs, change orders, and field documentation while ensuring accurate as-built drawings are maintained.
• Build strong working relationships with owners, general contractors, engineers, inspectors, and trade partners.
• Identify project risks early and implement solutions that minimize schedule or cost impacts.
• Maintain consistent communication between field operations and project management teams.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of electrical construction experience with progressively increasing field leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading large commercial or industrial electrical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, construction sequencing, scheduling, and trade coordination.
• Experience managing multiple field supervisors and large craft workforces.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.

Preferred Experience

• Ground-up commercial construction.
• Data centers, mission critical, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, power generation, or water/wastewater facilities.
• Experience working on projects valued at $20M+.
• OSHA 30 or other safety certifications.

What You'll Find

• Collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunity to lead challenging, high-profile projects.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• A company that invests in both its people and their long-term career growth.