Electrical Superintendent

Bechtel Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks an experienced Electrical Construction Lead in New Albany, OH to organize planning, safety, quality, and technical activities for the electrical scope on a complex project. You will directly supervise direct-hire crews, align work with the schedule, and ensure safe, compliant execution.

You will coordinate with Engineering and Design to resolve constructability issues, manage resources, and ensure compliance with codes, standards, and vendor requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or international equivalent and extensive electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, safety practices, and field execution.
• Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with project planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, safety, quality, and technical activities for electrical scope.
• Directly manage direct-hire electrical crews and field execution.
• Develop 90-day execution and 3-week look-ahead plans; monitor productivity.
• Ensure installations meet drawings, specs, and vendor requirements.
• Support Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals with technical issues.

Skills

Electrical codes & safety

Project planning

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent)

Tools

Navisworks

Universal Plane Viewer

Setroute

TW systems

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: New Albany, OH

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Job Summary

In this role, you will lead and organize planning, safety, quality, and technical activities for the electrical scope of work on a complex project with multiple stakeholders. You will directly manage and coordinate direct-hire electrical crews, providing day-to-day supervision, workface planning, and field execution guidance. Your leadership will ensure electrical installations are sequenced to align with the overall project schedule, while work methods are planned and executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design requirements, codes, and quality standards.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and coordinating direct hire electrical construction activities on mid-size projects of moderate to high complexity, involving multiple stakeholders.
• This role requires hands-on experience with low-, medium-, and high-voltage cable systems, a strong understanding of critical electrical safety requirements, and active enforcement of project safety and quality standards.
• Ability to develop and manage a 90-day execution plan and a 3 week look-ahead schedule, oversee labor productivity through Performance Factor (earned vs. burned hours) tracking, and adjusts resources as needed to meet schedule and cost objectives.
• Responsibilities include planning and supervising field execution, reviewing construction methods and manning plans, ensuring materials and equipment are available, and verifying installations comply with engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor requirements.
• The role also supports Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals by interpreting technical documents, resolving field issues, and coordinating with Engineering and Design to address constructability and execution challenges

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Requires strong working knowledge of electrical codes and standards, comprehensive electrical safety practices, and demonstrated expertise in lockout/tagout procedures, along with a solid understanding of the key drivers of construction productivity. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and the broader Microsoft Office suite is required, with preferred experience using Setroute and TW systems, as well as the ability to navigate and utilize 3D models through tools such as Navisworks and Universal Plane Viewer.
• Must be physically capable of performing regular field inspections and project walk-downs, including extensive walking on active construction sites, accessing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights with fall protection, traversing uneven or elevated surfaces, wearing required PPE, and maneuvering in tight or confined spaces as required by the work.

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