Electrical Superintendent - Kiewit Underground District

Kiewit; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Superintendent to oversee underground construction projects. This exciting role involves managing electrical crews, ensuring safety and quality standards, and maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders. The company is known for its innovative approach to construction, offering opportunities to work on significant projects that impact communities. With a focus on career growth and a commitment to excellence, this position promises a fulfilling career path for dedicated professionals looking to make a difference in the construction industry.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Relocation options

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing electrical crews and large underground projects.
• Proficient in National Electric Code and electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage craft labor performance, ensuring safety and quality.
• Coordinate work with subcontractors and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Management of electrical crews

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety focus

Education

Two-year technical degree in construction or electrical discipline

Equivalent experience

Tools

Siemens software

Allen-Bradley software

National Electric Code

Medium Voltage Systems

Control Systems

Job description

Electrical Superintendent - Kiewit Underground District

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Requisition ID: 176238

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Underground District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

As a Superintendent, you will play a significant role in the success of Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor with responsibility for multiple Foreman and crews. Your duties include organizing work, managing work methods, scheduling, controlling costs, ensuring conformity with drawings and specifications, overseeing workmanship, and assigning work to accomplish project execution, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman. You will also work to maintain positive relationships with clients, architects/engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Our mission is to make a difference, offering opportunities for you to do so through our construction operations. Whether boring tunnels through mountains, transforming rivers into energy, or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed professionals. You bring ideas, commitment to quality, and a strong work ethic. In return, we offer career growth, travel opportunities, and the satisfaction of building significant projects from the ground up. Kiewit attracts top talent by providing fast-paced excitement and fulfillment.

District Overview

The Underground District has over 70 years of experience in constructing underground facilities and is recognized as a leader in tunneling. We have completed more than 100 underground projects worth billions of dollars, including transportation, water/wastewater, environmental facilities, power, mining, and telecommunications projects. We utilize advanced technology and proven construction methods to ensure excellence. Our decentralized structure allows us to compete locally and nationally.

Note that most work will be underground, involving TBM Rock, TBM Soft Ground, Sequential Excavation, Drill and Blast, Shaft Excavation, Concrete, Tunnel Rehab, and various Trenchless Methods.

Location

We go where the work is, offering abundant opportunities for your career. This role is based on our ongoing tunneling project in Ellicott City, MD, with relocation options for qualified candidates and future projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of craft labor, including productivity, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Perform Job Safety Analysis before all work.
• Act as liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Coordinate work with other superintendents, subcontractors, and staff to ensure smooth workflow.
• Assist in planning work schedules, labor levels, material needs, and equipment.
• Ensure procedures and safety policies are followed consistently.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of craft time cards.
• Coordinate subcontractor work within the electrical scope.
• Report potential issues to senior supervision and project management.
• Help resolve and prevent work problems.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in construction or electrical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7+ years managing electrical crews and large underground projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors on large underground projects.
• Preferred experience programming or troubleshooting Siemens or Allen-Bradley software.
• Preferred active Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Proficient in the National Electric Code, Medium Voltage Systems, and Control Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of NFPA 70E, electrical construction, and control drawings.
• Ability to work underground.

Other requirements include reliable attendance, effective communication, safety focus, and flexibility to work at various locations and hours.

Base salary ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Construction and Civil Engineering