Electrical Superintendent

Wohlsen Construction Company; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wohlsen Construction Company seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent for Lancaster, PA. You will lead electrical construction activities from pre-construction through project completion, coordinating subcontractors, drawings, and field teams to ensure schedule and quality goals are met.

You will interpret electrical drawings, manage look-ahead schedules, and ensure safety at the site while collaborating with design teams, clients, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Seven to ten years of electrical construction experience with field supervision.
• Experience as Electrical Superintendent or Foreman or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical methods, materials, and installation.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and building codes.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, specs, and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, BIM tools preferred.
• Leadership, communication, organization, and problem solving.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall field supervision and leadership for electrical construction activities.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, vendors, and other trades.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Monitor installation quality, schedule, and code compliance.
• Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, and other systems.
• Develop and monitor electrical look-ahead schedules and manpower.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts and coordination issues.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and enforce schedule/quality.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout.
• Maintain punch lists and timely completion of electrical work.
• Assist with RFIs, change orders, procurement, and project docs.
• Work with BIM Coordinator on coordination and constructability.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive job site.
• Partner with client, architects, engineers, subs, and vendors to deliver the project.
• Provide field expertise, mentorship, and support to the Project Team.

Skills

Electrical project leadership

Field supervision

Reading drawings

Code compliance

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

BIM coordination software

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

BIM coordination software

Job description

About Your Opportunity

You will provide field leadership and oversight of electrical construction activities from pre-construction through project completion. You will work closely with the Project Team, electrical subcontractors, design team, and client to ensure electrical work is safely, efficiently, and correctly installed in accordance with the contract documents, schedule, codes, and company standards.

Lancaster, PA

Full Time

Experienced

How You’ll Contribute

• Provide overall field supervision and leadership for electrical construction activities.
• Manage and coordinate electrical subcontractors, vendors, and other trades.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Monitor electrical installations for quality, schedule, code compliance, and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Coordinate electrical work with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, and structural systems.
• Develop and monitor electrical look-ahead schedules and coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts and coordination issues.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and hold subcontractors accountable for schedule and quality.
• Coordinate electrical inspections, testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Maintain punch lists and ensure timely completion of outstanding electrical work.
• Assist with RFIs, change orders, procurement, and project documentation.
• Work with the BIM Coordinator and Project Team on electrical coordination and constructability.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive job site.
• Partner with the client, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to successfully deliver the project.
• Provide field expertise, mentorship, and support to the Project Team.

Qualifications

• Seven to Ten years of progressively responsible electrical construction experience, with field supervision experience preferred.
• Experience as an Electrical Superintendent, Electrical Foreman, or similar field leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, and installation practices.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and applicable building codes.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, emergency power, generators, switchgear, low-voltage systems, and lighting controls.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, one-lines, and shop drawings.
• Working knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and BIM coordination software preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel and work overtime, weekends, or be on call as needed.

It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Wohlsen Construction may exercise its employment at‑will rights at any time.