Electrical Superintendent

Bechtel Corporation; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Lead in New Albany, OH to head the electrical scope on a complex project, directing direct-hire crews, coordinating field execution, and ensuring alignment with safety, quality and design requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 8–14 years of relevant experience, plus strong knowledge of electrical codes, risk management and tools such as Navisworks, Setroute, and MS Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize planning, safety, quality, and technical activities for the electrical scope of work on a complex project with multiple stakeholders.
• Directly manage and coordinate direct-hire electrical crews, providing day-to-day supervision, workface planning, and field execution guidance.
• Ensure electrical installations are sequenced to align with the project schedule, while methods are planned and executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design requirements, codes and quality standards.
• Support Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals by interpreting technical documents and addressing constructability challenges.

Skills

Electrical codes

Electrical safety

Project planning

Microsoft Office

Navisworks

3D modeling

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Setroute

TW systems

Navisworks

Job description

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

Requisition ID: 293022

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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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