Lead Electrical Superintendent: Field Ops & Project Delivery

Clear.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Electrical Contractor in the United States seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent to oversee field operations, ensure safe and efficient installation, and coordinate with multiple trades on diverse construction projects.

You will lead foremen, journeymen, and apprentices, manage schedules, budgets, and quality, and ensure compliance with NEC and project specs. Travel to project sites required, with emphasis on safety and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years electrical trade experience with field leadership roles.
• Current state Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Proven experience delivering commercial or industrial electrical projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings, one-line diagrams, shop drawings, submittals, and BIM/VDC models.
• Strong understanding of manpower planning, material coordination, scheduling, and field productivity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with construction management tools such as Bluebeam, LaborChart, Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving history.
• OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and installation quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily electrical construction activities to meet targets, deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Supervise foremen, journeymen, and apprentices with guidance and performance expectations.
• Forecast manpower requirements and update staffing plans to support project phases.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, and site personnel to maintain workflow and milestones.
• Manage material procurement, equipment requirements, deliveries, and prefabrication planning.
• Maintain field records: daily reports, timesheets, as-built drawings, safety documentation, inspection/testing records.
• Review and update construction schedules to stay aligned with project requirements.
• Ensure all installations comply with NEC, project specs, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safety culture through toolbox talks, JHA, pre-task planning, and site enforcement.
• Coordinate with general contractors, clients, inspectors, and other trades via site meetings.
• Arrange required inspections and support electrical testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with PM, estimating, purchasing, safety, quality, and BIM teams to resolve issues.
• Assist project management with monthly cost forecasting (labor, materials, equipment).
• Identify scope changes and support RFIs, submittals, and change-order documentation.
• Proactively address field challenges and implement practical solutions.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Project coordination

Safety management

MS Office

Field productivity

Education

Journeyman/Master Electrician license

Tools

Bluebeam

LaborChart

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Unknown Electrical Contractor in the United States seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent to oversee field operations, ensure safe and efficient installation, and coordinate with multiple trades on diverse construction projects.

You will lead foremen, journeymen, and apprentices, manage schedules, budgets, and quality, and ensure compliance with NEC and project specs. Travel to project sites required, with emphasis on safety and on-time delivery.