Project Superintendent

IES Mission Critical; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical-dental-vision insurance

Short-term/long-term disability

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee electrical construction on mission-critical/data center projects in Pecos, TX.

You will lead on-site teams, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence. The role requires 8–12 years of electrical construction experience, a Journeyman/Master license preferred, and strong NEC/NFPA knowledge.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED is required or equivalent.
• Technical or construction-related degree preferred.
• Electrical license on Journeyman or Master level preferred.
• 8–12 years of electrical construction experience with 1–3 years in a superintendent/lead role.
• Direct experience on data center or mission-critical projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA/local codes and safety standards.
• Reading electrical drawings, specs, and BIM docs is essential.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Leads on-site electrical construction activities from mobilization through commissioning and turnover.
• Supervises field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors to meet milestones.
• Develops short-interval plans, look-ahead schedules, and manpower forecasts.
• Ensures safety policies, OSHA standards, and site requirements; promotes a safety culture.
• Interprets and enforces compliance with drawings, specs, and codes.
• Coordinates with project management, engineering, and other trades to resolve conflicts.
• Monitors productivity, tracks progress, and implements corrective actions.
• Leads huddles and coordination meetings with subcontractors.
• Supports QA/QC, inspections, testing, and commissioning to ensure uptime.
• Identifies risks and field issues; manages material delivery and logistics.
• Maintains field documentation: daily reports, manpower logs, progress updates.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Scheduling

Field supervision

Electrical systems

Reading drawings

Coordination

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Technical or construction-related degree preferred

Electrical license (Journeyman or Master) preferred

Tools

Outlook

MS Office (Excel/Word)

BIM coordination documents

Job description

Responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, and execution of electrical construction activities on complex, fast-paced mission-critical/data center projects. Ensures all field operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, and quality standards. Provides leadership to field personnel, coordinates with subcontractors and other trades, and serves as the primary on-site authority for electrical operations.

• Leads all on-site electrical construction activities for mission-critical/data center projects from mobilization through commissioning and turnover
• Supervises, coordinates, and directs field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors to meet project milestones
• Develops and executes short-interval plans, look-ahead schedules, and manpower forecasts
• Ensures strict adherence to safety policies, OSHA standards, and site-specific safety requirements; promotes a proactive safety culture
• Interprets and enforces compliance with construction drawings, specifications, and applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, Local codes)
• Coordinates closely with project management, engineering, and other trades to resolve conflicts and maintain workflow continuity
• Monitors productivity, tracks progress, and implements corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget targets
• Leads huddles, weekly coordination meetings, and subcontractor alignment meetings
• Supports QA/QC processes, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure system reliability and uptime
• Identifies and mitigates risks, delays, and field issues in real time
• Ensures proper material management, delivery coordination, and site logistics
• Maintains accurate field documentation including daily reports, manpower logs, and progress updates.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED
• Technical or construction-related degree preferred.
• Valid Electrical License on Journeyman or Master level preferred.
• 8 to 12 years recent electrical construction experience with 1 to 3 years experience in Superintendent or lead supervisory role.
• Direct experience on data center or mission-critical projects strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of critical power systems and redundancy (N, N+1, 2N configurations).
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, and commissioning processes.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings, specifications, and BIM coordination documents.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain
• Proficient computer skills with experience utilizing Outlook, MS Office (EXCEL/WORD).
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check and MVR check, and as applicable drug testing.

Company Overview: IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

• Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.