Electrical Superintendent - Electrical Construction \

Kiewit; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to lead field supervision on nationwide industrial and technology projects. You will oversee electrical crews, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence across diverse locations including relocation as needed.

Ideal candidates bring at least five years as a foreman or superintendent, strong leadership, and broad electrical systems knowledge.

Qualifications

• Five years minimum experience as General Foreman or Superintendent.
• Experience managing 20-50 craft employees at one time.
• Willing to travel and relocate nationwide as needed.
• Access to construction sites and ability to work in varied locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise small to medium size construction projects.
• Perform daily inspections of work for Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
• Act as liaison and coordinator between contractors.
• Solve problems that arise on site.
• Establish budgetary guidelines and ensure cost control measures.
• Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Establish quality standards and ensure QA and company standards are met.
• Develop and manage job schedules and coordinate with contractors and suppliers.

Skills

Team leadership

Construction supervision

Budgeting

Safety training

Travel readiness

Education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.

Requisition ID

181586

Job Level

Mid Level

Home District/Group

Industrial Market

Department

Field Supervision

Market

Industrial

Employment Type

Full Time

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

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.