Electrical Superintendent

Fountain Electric & Services LLC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Company vehicle with fuel card

Job summary

Fountain Services, LLC is seeking an Electrical Superintendent in North Carolina to lead on-site electrical installations for commercial and industrial projects. You will oversee multiple foremen, coordinate with project managers, read blueprints, and ensure profitable completion while maintaining safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in the field, with at least 4 years in supervisory roles, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience, including at least 4 years as a foreman, superintendent, or similar supervisory role.
• Experience overseeing multiple foremen/crews on large or multiple concurrent construction projects; preference for projects over $1 million.
• High school diploma or GED; apprenticeship or trade/technical training preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills; ability to multi-task under time constraints.
• Pass a mandatory drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate, lay out, and manage on-site installation of electrical wiring, systems, controls, equipment, and fixtures.
• Collaborate with project managers and foremen to ensure successful and profitable project completion.
• Read, understand, and interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Plan and lay out work with project managers and project engineers.
• Communicate and interface with customers, general contractors, architects, engineers, and other trades.
• Direct, train, and mentor foremen and junior leaders.
• Ensure foremen implement the company “leader-board” system and meet daily job reporting requirements.
• Act as liaison between project manager and site leadership.
• Perform overall project QA/QC.
• Lead and manage multiple 6–10 person crews and direct the work of multiple foremen or projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentorship

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Apprenticeship or trade/technical program preferred

Job description

About Fountain Services, LLC

Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.

Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect. We don’t just build electrical systems — we build careers.

Your Role: Electrical Superintendent

Fountain Services, LLC (https://fountainelectric.com/) is headquartered in Spindale, North Carolina, with additional offices in Charlotte, Hickory, Asheville, and Greenville. We serve customers across the western, piedmont, and metrolina regions of North Carolina and the upstate of South Carolina. This position supports the growth of our workforce through leadership, mentorship, and continuous skill development.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $35–$45 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

After a 90‑day introductory period, employees receive paid vacation, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401k with employer match, and use of a company vehicle with fuel card.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of commercial/industrial electrical experience, including at least 4 years as a foreman, superintendent, or similar supervisory role
• Experience overseeing multiple foremen/crews on large or multiple concurrent construction jobs; preference for work on projects exceeding $1 million

Physical Requirements

A superintendent may be required to work on their tools with crews as well as perform administrative duties. Candidates must lift 50+ pounds, work on ladders or scaffolds, perform overhead work, and handle repetitive reaching, stretching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and bending. They must work safely in varied climate conditions and possess good balance, depth perception, eye‑hand coordination, and stamina.

Additional Requirements and Expectations

• High School diploma or GED
• Pass a mandatory drug screen and background check
• Preferred training from an apprenticeship or similar program, or trade/technical school
• Relevant licenses and/or certifications preferred
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi‑task and work well under time constraints

Job Description and Requisite Proficiencies

• Oversee, coordinate, lay out, and manage on‑site installation of electrical wiring, systems, controls, equipment, and fixtures
• Collaborate with project managers and foremen to ensure successful and profitable project completion
• Read, understand, and interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other contract documents
• Plan and lay out work with project managers and project engineers
• Communicate and interface with customers, general contractors, architects, engineers, and other trades
• Direct, train, and mentor foremen and junior leaders
• Ensure foremen implement the company “leader‑board” system and meet daily job reporting requirements
• Act as liaison between project manager and site leadership
• Perform overall project QA/QC
• Lead and manage multiple 6–10 person crews and direct the work of multiple foremen or projects

Portfolio Highlights

We deliver some of the highest‑value and most complex electrical projects in the region:

• Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34 million
• Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7 million
• Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22 million
• Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3 million
• Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park and The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7 million

View more projects on our portfolio page: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio

Our Four Keys to Success

• Show up every day on time
• Appreciate instruction from leaders
• Let your work ethic speak for you
• Retain knowledge

We are looking for professionals who want to build a long‑term career with a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.