Electrical Superintendent

Blue Signal Search; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-build construction firm in the United States is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to oversee electrical field operations on high-impact projects nationwide. This role involves coordinating between various teams to ensure successful project execution while maintaining safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess hands-on electrical construction experience and strong leadership skills, and be willing to travel for project assignments. This is an opportunity to impact communities and industries across the country.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on electrical construction experience or a related degree.
• Experience supervising electrical crews on commercial or industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes and electrical installation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical field activities including power distribution and lighting.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Hands-on electrical construction experience

Supervising electrical crews

Strong communication skills

Leadership ability

Education

High School Diploma or 4-year degree in related field

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognized design build construction firm with projects spanning industrial, manufacturing, and mission critical environments, is seeking a traveling Electrical Superintendent to lead field execution for high impact builds across the United States. This is an opportunity to take ownership of electrical scopes on sophisticated projects, drive field performance, and play a pivotal role in delivering safe, on schedule, high quality results for nationally visible clients.

The Electrical Superintendent will serve as the on-site authority for all electrical field operations, ensuring seamless coordination between subcontractors, project management, engineering teams, and clients. If you are passionate about safety, energized by fast paced project environments, and ready to lead electrical construction efforts from mobilization through commissioning, we want to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all electrical work is executed in compliance with company standards, site specific plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate all electrical field activities including power distribution, lighting, controls, low voltage systems, and specialty electrical installations.
• Develop and manage site logistics plans specific to electrical trades, including manpower planning, material staging, equipment utilization, and sequencing.
• Build and maintain detailed short interval schedules, aligning electrical activities with the master project schedule to drive timely completion.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings with electrical subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other trades to resolve conflicts and maintain workflow continuity.
• Monitor labor productivity, material usage, and equipment allocation to support strong cost control and project profitability.
• Collaborate closely with project management and engineering teams to address RFIs, field changes, inspections, and quality control processes.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, and system startup activities, ensuring all electrical systems meet design intent and performance standards.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and documentation related to progress, safety, workforce counts, and schedule milestones.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with at least 5 years of hands on electrical construction experience, or a 4 year degree in construction management, electrical engineering, or a related field in lieu of some field experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising electrical crews or managing electrical subcontractors on commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC codes, electrical installation standards, and industry best practices.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and coordinated construction documents.
• Experience developing look ahead schedules and driving accountability among field teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide and temporarily relocate for project assignments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to build trust across diverse teams.

Physical and Work Environment

This role requires regular presence on active construction sites. The position involves standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed. Candidates must be comfortable working in varying weather conditions and typical construction site environments.

If you are ready to lead electrical construction efforts on projects that shape communities and industries nationwide, we encourage you to apply.

About Blue Signal:

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