Electrical Superintendent

McGraw Kokosing Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

McGraw Kokosing Inc. is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead electrical teams for large-scale industrial projects in Detroit, Michigan. This role involves overseeing projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience, either as a skilled tradesperson or with a relevant degree, and must hold a current Michigan Electrical Contractor's License. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the construction field or a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of experience.
• Experience in union projects is preferred.
• Current Michigan Electrical Contractor's License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical teams for large-scale industrial projects.
• Establish a safety culture for the crew.
• Liaise with clients to facilitate construction activities.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Excellent people and business skills

High energy level

Construction knowledge

Strong communication skills

Safety regulations understanding

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management

10 years of field experience

Job description

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH, with capabilities including off‑site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting.

Serving industries such as steel, power, oil and gas, and food and beverage, we deliver best‑in‑class solutions for planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects.

Job Description

The Electrical Superintendent leads electrical teams for large‑scale industrial projects, overseeing projects from pre‑construction through final completion. Responsibilities include safety and quality assurance, client relations, project budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, submittals, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Establish a 24/7 safety culture for the crew.
• Liaise with the prime client to facilitate construction activities.
• Lead projects from planning and scheduling through completion, ensuring milestones and budgets are met.
• Provide appropriate resources (equipment, material, information) to team members.
• Offer expertise and knowledge to team members and resolve problems.
• Plan and execute difficult construction tasks and assist with start‑up and closeout issues.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Director on personnel matters in accordance with company policies and government laws.
• Identify and mitigate obstacles throughout construction.
• Set project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Assign duties and responsibilities to project staff.
• Review project proposals, plans, and status reports to adjust schedules and staffing.
• Provide technical advice, resolve problems, and coordinate subcontractor activities.
• Analyze and execute CPM‑based project schedules.
• Represent the company at owner progress meetings.
• Lead daily field coordination meetings, weekly block schedule meetings, and monthly safety kickoff meetings.
• Conduct supervisory duties: interview, hire, train, assign, appraise, reward/discipline, and resolve complaints.

Education & Experience

• 10 years of field experience as a skilled tradesperson, or
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management plus 7 years of field experience.
• 4‑year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent technical experience progressing from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent.
• Prior experience on union projects is strongly preferred.
• Must hold a current Michigan Electrical Contractor’s License and be eligible to work in Michigan.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent people and business skills with a strong customer‑service orientation.
• High energy level, field focused, execution driven, and safety‑centric.
• Deep knowledge of the construction industry and strategic planning over 1‑3 year horizons.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of safety laws, company policies, and labor collective bargaining agreements.
• Comprehensive grasp of construction management processes and building techniques.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team with direct profit & loss responsibility.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, analytical, and problem‑resolution skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships with a wide cross‑section of individuals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Site: Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz)