Senior Electrical Superintendent: Field Projects Leader

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is seeking a General Superintendent to oversee multiple electrical projects in the commercial and industrial sectors in South Bend, Indiana. The role leads a 50+ member team and ensures safe installation, timely execution, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include project supervision, planning, on-site management, document review, and external communications with owners, engineers, and vendors. Strong leadership and technical proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• High level interpersonal relationship skills
• Strong communication abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient with technology and computers

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise multiple projects with field supervisors and crews
• Plan lay out of work and ensure materials/tools are scheduled to meet scope and budgets
• Manage on-site construction projects, subcontractors, and personnel to meet schedules and quality standards
• Review project documents, coordinate field activities, and resolve issues to enable close-outs
• Develop and maintain client relationships to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
• Conduct annual performance evaluations of assigned personnel
• Coordinate with HR, Estimating, Accounting, and other corporate services
• Interact with owners, architects, engineers, and vendors on project-related activities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship completion

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.

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.