General Superintendent

Qlm; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Career growth

Project pipeline opportunities

Company vehicle

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Qlm, a rapidly growing electrical contractor based in New Orleans, LA, seeks a General Superintendent to lead field operations on large commercial projects across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. The role focuses on safety, quality, scheduling, and effective execution while bridging field teams and management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in senior electrical leadership, with a strong background in coordinating manpower, managing multiple crews, and delivering projects on time and within

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading electrical construction projects
• Experience managing multiple crews and large field teams
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Experience with Procore or similar CM software preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide overall field leadership for multiple commercial electrical projects.
• Mentor Area Superintendents, Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel.
• Coordinate manpower and workforce allocation across projects.
• Ensure safety standards and OSHA compliance on all sites.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and leadership to meet goals.
• Monitor schedules, productivity, and labor budgets; drive project performance.
• Lead site meetings and client interactions; drive QA and field execution.
• Support employee development and succession planning.

Skills

Electrical construction leadership

Project supervision

Team coordination

Reading drawings & specs

Safety leadership

OSHA 30

Procore

Tools

Procore

Job description

We are partnering with a rapidly growing electrical contractor based in New Orleans that is expanding its leadership team to support a growing portfolio of large-scale commercial projects throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced electrical construction leaders looking for long-term growth with a company that values safety, quality, and professional development.
The General Superintendent will play a critical role in overseeing field operations for large commercial electrical construction projects. These individuals will be responsible for managing manpower, productivity, safety, quality control, scheduling, and overall project execution while serving as key leaders between field personnel and company management.
Candidates should have extensive experience leading large electrical construction teams and delivering complex commercial projects on schedule and within budget.

Skills Desired :

City : New Orleans

State : LA

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall field leadership for multiple commercial electrical projects.
• Manage and mentor Area Superintendents, Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel.
• Develop manpower strategies and coordinate workforce allocation across projects.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and OSHA regulations.
• Work closely with Project Managers and executive leadership to achieve project goals.
• Monitor schedules, productivity, labor budgets, and project performance.
• Lead site meetings, coordination efforts, and client interactions.
• Drive quality assurance and field execution initiatives.
• Support employee development, training, and succession planning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Superintendent, Area Superintendent, General Superintendent, or similar leadership role.
• Strong background in large-scale commercial electrical construction.
• Experience managing multiple crews and supervising large field teams.
• Proven ability to coordinate manpower, schedules, and project resources.
• Thorough understanding of electrical installation methods and construction processes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore is preferred.
• Ability to travel locally as project needs require.

Preferred Experience

• Healthcare facilities
• High-rise commercial projects
• Data centers
• Educational facilities
• Government and municipal projects
• Large-scale mixed-use developments
• Projects valued at $10M+ in electrical scope

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $40.00 - $60.00 per hour
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• Steady pipeline of commercial projects
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing contractor
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (based on position)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Performance-based bonus opportunities