Electrical Superintendent

Fountain Electric & Services LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fountain Services, LLC seeks an Electrical Superintendent to lead on-site electrical installations, coordinate foremen and crews, and ensure safe, on-time project completion across commercial and industrial sites.

With 10+ years in commercial/industrial electrical work and a track record supervising 4+ foremen, you will read blueprints, mentor teams, and report to project managers while maintaining QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and construction trade training.
• Ability to obtain and pass a drug screen and background check.
• Apprenticeship or trade/technical school training preferred.
• Relevant licenses and/or certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate, lay out, and manage on-site electrical installations.
• Lead multiple foremen and crews on large or concurrent projects.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Plan work with project managers and engineers; ensure on-time completion.
• Interface with customers, general contractors, and other trades.
• Mentor foremen and junior leaders; enforce QA/QC standards.
• Maintain daily reporting and leadership-board requirements.
• Ensure project safety and compliance across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Foreman supervision

Project oversight

Read blueprints

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Apprenticeship/Trade school training

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.