Low Voltage Systems Superintendent

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. seeks a General Superintendent to oversee multiple electrical construction projects in the commercial and industrial sectors. This role supervises 50+ personnel, ensuring safe installation, alteration, and repair of electrical systems, and reports to the Operations Manager.

Position based in Indianapolis with interaction among internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include project supervision, planning, on-site management, and client relations to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program.
• Four or more years of field supervision/management experience.
• Specialized skills include high level interpersonal relationships, strong communication, organization, and technology proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Project Supervision: directly supervise multiple projects and on-site field supervisors.
• Project Planning: lay out work and schedule materials, tools, and equipment to meet scope and budgets.
• On-Site Management: manage projects, trade contractors, and field personnel to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Document Review: review project documents and coordinate field installations; resolve construction issues.
• Customer Relations: develop and maintain customer relationships to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Scope of Work

The General Superintendent is responsible for overseeing multiple projects and managing various levels of personnel within the commercial and industrial electrical industry. This role ensures the safe installation, alteration, addition, and repair of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment. The General Superintendent will lead a team of 50+ employees and report to the Operations Manager while interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.

Position based in Indianapolis.

Responsibilities

• Project Supervision: Directly supervise and oversee multiple projects, including on‑site supervision of field supervisors, lead persons, crew leaders, journeypersons, apprentices, and helpers.
• Project Planning: Lay out project work and ensure that materials, tools, and equipment are scheduled to meet scope, budget, and project construction schedules.
• On‑Site Management: Manage assigned construction projects, trade contractors, and field personnel to ensure scheduled completion within established budget, time frames, quality, and performance standards, and customer/client satisfaction.
• Document Review: Review project documents, plans, and specifications, direct construction activities, resolve construction difficulties, coordinate field installations, and manage project close‑outs.
• Customer Relations: Develop and maintain customer/client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Performance Evaluations: Conduct annual performance evaluations of assigned personnel as directed.
• Internal Communication: Collaborate with other field personnel and support staff, including Human Resources, Estimating, Accounting, Finance, and other corporate services staff.
• External Communication: Interact with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and others associated with project‑related activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.
• Experience: Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program. Four or more years of field supervision/management experience and meets position requirements.
• SPECIALIZED SKILLS: High level interpersonal relationship skills, proficiency in communication skills, organization skills, and must be technology/computer proficient.

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.