Electrical Superintendent - Electrical Construction \\

Kiewit; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Per diem

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

MEC seeks an Electrical Superintendent to lead industrial and advanced technology projects across the United States, directing multiple crews on site. The role requires five years in general foreman or superintendent roles, strong safety and quality focus, and ability to travel and relocate as needed.

Join a company with top-tier benefits, relocation assistance, and a wealth-building 401(k) plan, plus paid time off and growth opportunities across nationwide project locations.

Qualifications

• Five years+ as General Foreman or Superintendent.
• Experience managing union labor is a plus.
• Direct and supervise construction crews; strong safety focus.
• Solid understanding of electrical systems and installation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small to medium construction projects.
• Perform daily safety, quality, and productivity inspections.
• Coordinate between contractors and suppliers; establish schedules.
• Provide job safety training and ensure QA standards.
• Develop and manage job schedules; monitor budgets and cost control.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Team leadership

Excel & Word

Willing to travel

Job description

Requisition ID: 181586

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: MEC Industrial District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Build Your Future with Kiewit! We’re looking for Electrical Superintendents to join our growing team and lead industrial and advanced technology projects across the U.S.

Ranked #3 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors, we don’t just build projects—we build careers. Enjoy top-tier benefits, paid time off, a wealth-building 401(k), and unmatched growth opportunities.

Your future starts here. Join us and help shape the world of construction!

Location

Our culture is built on opportunity. We go where the work is—giving you access to exciting projects nationwide and endless chances to grow your career.

When you join us, you’ll work on projects across the U.S. with relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home. Plus, we offer personalized development plans to help you reach your goals and maximize your potential.

Check out our current project locations below—and stay tuned for even more as new opportunities unfold in 2026!

• Boise, ID
• Columbus, MS
• Chicago, IL
• Irvine, CA
• Waltham, MA
• Norfolk, VA
• Omaha, NE
• Honolulu, HI
• Seattle, WA
• San Jose, CA
• Tucson, AZ
• Boise, ID

Responsibilities

Electrical Superintendents’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise small to medium size construction projects
• Perform daily inspections of work performed for Safety, Quality, and Productivity
• Act as liaison and coordinator between contractors.
• Solve problems that arise.
• Establish budgetary guidelines for the job, and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
• Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Establish quality standards of all jobs, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met.
• Develop and manage job schedules (e.g. three week, 90 day, man loading), coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately.

Since our projects are located nationwide, multiple relocations are required on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years experience as General Foreman or Superintendent
• Management of union labor a plus
• Direct and supervise crews
• Broad understanding of technical electrical systems, including but not limited to:
• Underground layout and installation
• Instrumentation installation
• Above ground systems layout and installations, including but not limited to:
• Conduit installations within hazardous locations
• Cable tray systems
• Cable pulling in conduit and tray
• Experience managing 20-50 craft employees at one time
• Prepared to attend meetings with customers and owners/general contractors
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills
• Adapt to new surroundings and new people
• Must be able to access all points of a construction site
• Must be able to work with a team and provide input
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Willing to travel and relocate on an as needed basis; nationwide
• Able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

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Working Conditions

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Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: MEC