Electrical Superintendent

Actalent; Arizona; On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Electrical Superintendent to lead complex industrial and data center electrical construction. You will supervise a team of 2–4 foremen and about 25 electricians, drive conduit layouts, and coordinate BIM content with field crews to ensure schedule and quality compliance.

Responsibilities include planning execution, coordinating with project management and other trades, and ensuring safety and adherence to codes and specifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Electrical Superintendent or similar role.
• Experience supervising 2–4 foremen and ~25 electricians.
• Experience laying out conduits for industrial/data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project execution plans with detailed scheduling and resource needs.
• Plan and install electrical raceways, wiring, and control panels per specs.
• Use 3D models (Navisworks) to support field layout and BIM integration.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Navisworks Simulate

Bluebeam

BIM coordination

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Superintendent

Job Description

The Electrical Superintendent oversees the planning, layout, and execution of complex industrial and data center electrical construction projects. This role leads field teams and subcontractors, coordinates closely with project management and other trades, and ensures that all electrical installations meet project specifications, local codes, quality standards, and schedule requirements. The Electrical Superintendent plays a key role in project execution planning, workforce and material coordination, and the integration of conduit and electrical layouts into BIM models.

Responsibilities

• Participate with management in preparing comprehensive project execution plans, including detailed scheduling of construction activities, manpower needs, and construction equipment requirements.
• Plan the layout and installation of electrical raceways, wiring, PLC/RIO/LCP panels, and end devices in accordance with job specifications, local codes, and industry best practices.
• Use Navisworks Simulate or similar 3D modeling software to review models and provide layout content to BIM modelers to support accurate field installation.
• Collaborate with project managers and field crew leads to provide weekly updates on schedules, status, and upcoming work activities.
• Schedule and direct personnel and subcontractors performing electrical work, interpret specifications, and coordinate various phases of construction to prevent delays and conflicts.
• Coordinate production and attend meetings with other trades and the general contractor to identify and resolve conflicts while providing clear updates on installation progress.
• Assist field crew leads in creating weekly work plans that outline project activities for the current and following week, including assigned resources and required materials.
• Meet weekly with field crew leads to review and refine their weekly work plans, ensuring alignment with overall project goals and timelines.
• Review daily production reports submitted by field crew leads for accuracy, identify impacts or issues, and escalonate matters that require management attention.
• Inspect work in progress to verify that workmanship meets quality specifications, adheres to project schedules, and complies with housekeeping standards.
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure scopes of work are completed and ready for QA/QC inspections.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with mechanical and electrical system owners, general contractor area superintendents, and representatives from other trades.
• Purchase wiring, parts, and materials to meet project needs and ensure timely delivery to support uninterrupted construction activities.
• Train electricians and helpers to ensure they understand and adhere to project requirements, installation standards, and schedule expectations.
• Utilize tools and systems to track workforce performance, including production metrics, checklists, punch lists, site inspections, and housekeeping compliance.
• Manage 2–4 foremen and a craft workforce of approximately 25 team members, providing leadership, guidance, and clear direction.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of planning and laying out conduits for industrial and data center construction projects, ensuring accuracy and constructability.
• Collaborate with BIM modelers to ensure conduit layout content is correctly integrated into the model for field crews to install.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Electrical Superintendent managing 2–4 foremen and a craft headcount of approximately 25 personnel.
• Strong experience in planning and laying out conduits for industrial and data center electrical construction projects.
• Proficiency in Navisworks Simulate or similar 3D modeling tools for reviewing models and providing conduit layout content to BIM modelers.
• Experience using Bluebeam for conduit layouts and coordination with BIM workflows.
• Hands-on experience with electrical construction in industrial and semiconductor or data center environments.
• Ability to plan and oversee the installation of electrical raceways, wiring, PLC/RIO/LCP panels, and end devices in compliance with local codes and project specifications.
• Strong construction management skills, including scheduling, resource planning, and coordination of multiple trades.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpreting electrical construction documents and specifications.
• Knowledge of OSHA 30 safety principles and practices applicable to electrical construction sites.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and supervise electricians, h