General Superintendent

Imperium Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance-based bonus structure

Travel and relocation support

Job summary

A leading power infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to oversee field execution for high-voltage substation projects. This role focuses on driving field performance and ensuring safety across all site teams. The ideal candidate will have 8-15 years of experience in substation or heavy civil construction and a strong supervisory background. This position offers significant long-term growth potential and strong project stability, suitable for a dedicated leader in construction.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of experience in substation, T&D, or heavy civil construction.
• Strong background in field supervision (Foreman, Superintendent, or General Superintendent level).
• Willingness to travel across the Midwest as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations across multiple substation construction projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Drive a strong safety-first culture across all crews and site teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Supervise and mentor foremen and field personnel.
• Support planning activities including lookaheads, resource allocation, and scheduling.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure alignment with site standards.
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and client representatives on-site.

Skills

Substation construction

Field supervision

Construction scheduling

Safety practices

Project management

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL OR Columbus, OH

The Opportunity

A leading and fast-growing power infrastructure contractor is seeking a General Superintendent – Substation Construction to oversee field execution across a portfolio of high-voltage substation projects in the Midwest.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving field performance, safety, and project delivery, ideal for someone who thrives in complex builds and wants to play a key role in delivering critical grid infrastructure.

With major investment in grid modernization, renewables, and transmission expansion, this is a strong opportunity to step into a leadership position with long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations across multiple substation construction projects
• Oversee execution from site mobilization through commissioning and energization
• Drive a strong safety-first culture across all crews and site teams
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards
• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors
• Supervise and mentor foremen, crew leads, and field personnel
• Support planning activities including lookaheads, resource allocation, and scheduling
• Manage subcontractors and ensure alignment with site standards and expectations
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and client representatives on-site

What Sets This Role Apart

• Field-focused leadership: True boots-on-the-ground role driving execution
• Project exposure: Work on large-scale, high-voltage substation builds
• Growth opportunity: Clear path into senior leadership (Senior Superintendent / Construction Manager)
• Stability & pipeline: Strong backlog of secured work across the Midwest
• Impact: Play a key role in delivering essential power infrastructure

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8–15+ years of experience in substation, T&D, or heavy civil construction
• Strong background in field supervision (Foreman, Superintendent, or General Superintendent level)
• Proven ability to lead multiple crews and coordinate complex site activities
• Solid understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and safety practices
• Experience working with utilities or EPC contractors
• Willingness to travel across the Midwest as required
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Strong pipeline of work and long-term career progression
• Travel and relocation support (if required)