Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Lead for Critical Projects

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent for large-scale industrial projects in Virginia Beach. The role is the senior electrical field leader responsible for safety, workforce management, productivity, quality execution, schedule performance, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate has proven LNG/refinery construction leadership on mission-critical projects, with expertise in high-voltage distribution and complex commissioning.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years LNG/refinery industrial construction experience.
• Experience with mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret contracts, drawings, and test scripts.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Experience with 15kV–35kV distribution systems.
• Large-scale industrial, power generation, EPC or Renewable Energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical field operations through project execution.
• Manage electrical crews, General Foremen, Foremen, and subcontractors.
• Direct workforce planning for teams of 100–150 personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and logistics.
• Drive project schedule performance and earned value tracking.
• Conduct daily planning and coordination meetings.
• Resolve field installation challenges and conflicts.
• Maintain quality and turnover documentation.
• Support commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities.
• Interface with owners, clients, vendors, and project leadership.

Skills

Leadership experience

Contract & drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Client management

Electrical distribution systems

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

Job description

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Superintendent for large-scale industrial projects in Virginia Beach. The role is the senior electrical field leader responsible for safety, workforce management, productivity, quality execution, schedule performance, and client coordination.

The ideal candidate has proven LNG/refinery construction leadership on mission-critical projects, with expertise in high-voltage distribution and complex commissioning.