Electrical Superintendent

DPR Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role requires overseeing electrical construction projects, managing schedules, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience and a strong grasp of electrical concepts.

Responsibilities include fostering the development of teams, managing installations, and coordinating logistics with subcontractors. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an Electrical Superintendent, preferably in commercial electrical construction.
• Strong proficiency in electrical safety regulations and a commitment to safety culture.
• Experience with virtual design and construction software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day scheduling and field coordination of electrical systems.
• Manage installation of electrical, HVAC, and other systems.
• Create construction schedules and monitor updates.

Skills

Electrical construction concepts

Stakeholder communication

Fire/life safety knowledge

Building automation systems

Team-building skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office suite

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Electrical Superintendent – Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a professional with 5 or more years of commercial electrical construction experience to oversee the day‑to‑day scheduling and field coordination of electrical and low voltage system scopes on one or more projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory responsibilities: Foster the development of foremen and support their growth into future superintendents.
• Pre‑construction and project support: Review trade partner proposals, schedules, and logistics.
• Installation oversight: Manage the installation of electrical, HVAC, automation, plumbing, process piping, low voltage systems, and fire/life safety systems.
• Design review: Participate in review of electrical shop drawings and submittals.
• Commissioning: Assist in developing full commissioning plans, including test requirements, inspections, factory start‑up, acceptance testing, documentation, and integrated test plans.
• Construction support: Oversee start‑up, balancing, commissioning, and validation certification of systems, including owner training and project closeout.
• Quality and safety: Develop and oversee project‑specific electrical quality and safety programs, and participate in safety event cause mapping.
• Scheduling: Create construction schedules, perform updates, monitor logic relationships, and integrate new activities and impacts.
• Logistics and relations: Coordinate jobsite logistics, maintain relationships with neighboring occupants, negotiate with authorities, and achieve occupancy milestones.
• Safety leadership: Lead EIG/DPR’s injury‑free environment safety program.
• Subcontractor coordination: Schedule and resource‑load subcontractor work scopes in conjunction with DPR’s self‑perform crews.
• Representation: Professionally represent EIG field operations as the primary interface with owner and design teams.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong grasp of electrical construction concepts and applicable codes.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to resolve complex design and construction issues.
• Proficiency in conducting complex meetings, issuing minutes, and following up on deliverables.
• Knowledge of fire/life safety and sprinkler systems and their integration with mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Understanding of test and balance processes, building automation systems, and MEP sequences.
• Knowledge of electrical safety regulations and commitment to a culture of safety.
• Proficient in virtual design and construction software; experience with CPM scheduling and lean pull planning is preferred.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam.
• Strong listening, communication, conflict resolution, and team‑building skills.
• Can‑do attitude and strong work ethic.

Education and Experience

5+ years as an Electrical Superintendent, preferably within DPR’s core markets. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, heavy lifting and carrying; prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer; travel to and from the office and assigned job sites.

EEO Statement

DPR is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected status.