Electrical Superintendent - Industrial

Kiewit; Point Pleasant (WV); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Trips home

Excellent benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead electrical operations on self-performed construction projects, including overseeing foremen and crew, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. The role requires travel to various projects across the United States and offers per diem and relocation options.

Base compensation ranges from $115,000 to $120,000 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the self-perform construction industry with at least 3+ years in a Superintendent role managing foremen and electrical craft employees.
• Understanding state license requirements for journeyman to apprentice ratios for electrical work.
• 3+ years of electrical construction experience.
• Advanced knowledge of safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings, procurement, and estimating.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate craft performance.
• Strong leadership, initiative, mentoring abilities, and excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Commitment to safety and preventing injuries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical scope of a project as the Superintendent, managing foremen and electrical craft workers, ensuring productivity, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications; address engineering challenges with the PM, CM, and technical team.
• Coordinate with other superintendents, subcontractors, outside inspection companies, the client, and Kiewit staff to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence.
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate.
• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed, including safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in the company’s non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies.
• Establish budgetary guidelines and ensure cost-control measures are followed. Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Establish quality standards for all jobs and ensure QA and company standards are 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Scheduling

Cost control

Project coordination

Problem solving

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead teams and support projects in our Industrial and Water market, supervising electrical operations/installations on self-performed construction projects. You will provide oversight and training, as well as daily inspections of work performed. You will act as liaison and coordinator between contractors and engineered equipment suppliers and solve problems that arise. You will manage challenging situations in the field and work with our engineering teams to resolve electrical construction challenges. Our team goes where the work is, so you will be expected to travel to various projects around the US. We provide per diem, trips home, competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Our Industrial and Water market is growing, which means stability for your career, opportunities for growth, and clients are turning to us because of our quality and safety focus.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects. We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction. If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

• This project is based in Point Pleasant, WV.
• Travel and site presence required for project duration (2-3 years).
• Relocation assistance or per diem options provided for projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical scope of a project as the Superintendent, managing foremen and electrical craft workers, and ensuring productivity, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications; address engineering challenges with the PM, CM, and technical team.
• Coordinate with other superintendents, subcontractors, outside inspection companies, the client, and Kiewit staff to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence.
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate.
• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed, including safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in the company’s non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies.
• Establish budgetary guidelines and ensure cost-control measures are followed. Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Establish quality standards for all jobs and ensure QA and company standards are 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.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in the self-perform construction industry, with at least 3+ years in a Superintendent role, managing foremen and electrical craft employees.
• Understanding of state license requirements for journeyman to apprentice ratios necessary to perform electrical work in a particular state.
• Must have 3+ years of electrical construction experience.
• Advanced knowledge of safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings, procurement, and estimating.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate craft performance.
• Strong leadership, initiative, and mentoring abilities. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Commitment to safety and preventing injuries.

Base Compensation: $115,000/yr - $120,000/yr

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 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.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.