Electrical Superintendent – Durham, NC

IBidElectric LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and holidays

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Life and disability insurance options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Contractor Network seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent in Durham, NC to own field responsibility and drive safe, efficient project execution for commercial and industrial electrical construction. You will lead field teams, coordinate with project management and trade partners, and ensure timely progress and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, clash resolution, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic contracting

Qualifications

• 5–12+ years of electrical construction field leadership experience.
• Ability to read drawings, specs and schedules.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and jobsite safety.
• Strong planning, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution and coordinate daily electrical work with PMs and trade partners.
• Plan manpower, material, equipment, access, and sequencing.
• Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and look-ahead schedules.
• Track labor productivity, progress, constraints, and milestones.
• Promote safe work practices and enforce safety requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list, and closeout.
• Identify constructability issues and communicate solutions.
• Develop foremen and field leaders and maintain installation standards.

Skills

Electrical construction

Read electrical drawings

NEC & safety

Leadership & communication

Job description

Electrical Superintendent Opportunity

A confidential electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent for its Durham, NC market. This opportunity is intended for a proven electrical construction professional who can take ownership of field responsibilities while supporting safe execution, strong customer service, disciplined project controls, and profitable growth. The successful candidate will combine practical electrical construction knowledge with sound judgment, organization, communication, and leadership.

Experience

5–12+ years of electrical construction field leadership experience is preferred, depending on position level.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution and coordinate daily electrical work with project management and trade partners.
• Plan manpower, material, equipment, access, and work sequencing.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and look-ahead schedules.
• Track labor productivity, installation progress, constraints, and milestones.
• Promote safe work practices and enforce project safety requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list work, and closeout.
• Identify constructability issues early and communicate solutions.
• Develop foremen and field leaders and maintain installation standards.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead field crews and electrical craft professionals.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and jobsite safety.
• Strong planning, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Large or technically complex project experience is beneficial.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation — salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance where offered.
• 401(k) or retirement plan with employer matching where applicable.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities where applicable.
• Life and disability insurance options where offered.
• Professional development and continuing training opportunities.
• Career advancement opportunities within electrical construction and leadership.

Salary: Negotiable

Company: Contractor Network

Location: Durham, NC