Electrical Superintendent-Distribution (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bird Electric Enterprises is hiring an Electrical Superintendent-Distribution to oversee distribution, electrical relieincy and base load line contracts, including streetlighting. You will supervise subcontractors, coordinate field engineering, ensure safety and quality, and maintain project schedules in a fast‑paced environment in New Orleans.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive field experience, and the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience of construction field leadership on equivalent projects.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Pre-employment onboarding requirements may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for CPM schedule compliance and report progress.
• Assist subcontractors in resolving issues related to drawings, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Develop 3 Week Look Ahead Schedule and corrective plans to meet productivity targets.
• Ensure materials, manpower, and resources are on site for schedule adherence.
• Supervise subcontractors and maintain daily site logs and progress reports.

Skills

Construction leadership

CPM scheduling

Subcontractor supervision

Safety awareness

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Job description

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Electrical Superintendent-Distribution (Bird Electric)

Location: New Orleans, LA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Bird Electric Enterprises

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Why Bird Electric

Join the Bird Electric (a Black & Veatch company) team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — youownyour work, your impact, and your future. We lead withcare, andsafety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity toshape what comes next.

Job Summary

This Superintendent is responsibilbe for distribution, as well as electrical and will be ove the relieincy line and base load linecontracts as well as electrical streetlighting contracts. Responsible for monitoring subcontractor supervision and field engineering. information and technical direction required to complete project safely, timely and in a quality manner.

Ensures schedule and project expectations are clearly defined. Ensures schedule requirements are communicated to all levels. Coordinates technical interpretation of technical requirements and specifications.

Provides technical data and information as required to subcontractor supervision or construction engineers. Ensures compliance by subcontractor and workforce to all standards, procedures and contractual commitments within the bounds of all applicable policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors, verifies and reports on construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule; tracks and reports on completion of project schedule activities and commodity installation.
• Assists subcontractors in resolving problems and reports on issues related to drawings and information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety.
• Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost.
• Takes necessary actions to maintain targets.
• Conducts subcontractor supervision meetings to review/assist in daily, weekly, and monthly planning.
• Develops and monitors 3 Week Look Ahead Schedule for assigned work scope.
• Develops corrective plan to ensure progress and productivity targets are met.
• Verifies that all material, manpower and resources needed to support the 3 Week Look Ahead Schedule are available and on site.
• Develops, monitors, and reports on completion of craft/subcontractor punch list activities.
• Maintains a daily log for site records.
• Reviews all subcontractor timesheets, installed quantity reports, and progress payment requests.
• Communicates and coordinates assigned subcontractor(s) daily and weekly work plans with other discipline Facilitators and Construction Manager.
• Monitors assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with subcontract scope and schedule requirements.
• Develops a stable working relationship with assigned subcontractor(s).
• Administers execution of work packages and equipment installation.
• Develops and distributes a Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope.
• Identifies potential back charges and out of scope issues.
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management to direct reports.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years experience of construction field leadership on equivalent projects.
• Valid Driver's License.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Construction Management or Engineering degree. Training on reporting safety, cost, quality, and schedule information. Construction management and contract administration training.

Preferred skills:

• Knowledge of Company construction guides and manuals
• Knowledge of union agreements and jurisdictional issues
• Construction Safety awareness and comprehension
• Conflict Management Skills
• Multi-tasking Ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)
• Problem-solving Skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)
• Project Management Skills
• Supervisory Skills
• Communication Skills
• Constructability Knowledge in Discipline
• Constructability Knowledge in other disciplines
• Cost code labor productivity systems
• Time Reporting Policies and Procedures
• Construction Guides and Standards
• Computer Skills

Certifications

OSHA 10 certification.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment

• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

015

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