Senior Electrical Superintendent – Nationwide Projects

Kiewit; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) seeks an Electrical Superintendent to lead industrial and advanced technology projects nationwide. The role focuses on mentorship, cost control, and strong client relations to ensure successful project delivery.

Join MEC’s growing team and contribute to high‑profile electrical construction across the U.S., with a focus on safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. This senior position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' construction experience with 1+ years in a General Superintendent/Leadership capacity (nuclear experience is a plus).
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to learn Kiewit policies, procedures, and software.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems as they arise.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and help to grow Superintendents.
• Review and approve labor rates for foremen, journeymen, and laborers.
• Manage contract administration and field communications.
• Develop client relations programs with on-site staff.
• Lead meetings with clients for problem resolution and planning.
• Oversee monthly cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
• Review, approve or negotiate change orders.
• Plan project completion and turnover.
• Maintain daily diary for records.
• Ensure timely performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Recommend organizational or policy improvements.
• Review and approve promotions up to General Foremen.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Negotiations

Planning

Contract administration

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

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Electrical Superintendent - Electrical Construction

Location:

Vancouver, WA, US Chicago, IL, US Los Angeles, CA, US New York, NY, US Boise, ID, US Denver, CO, US Honolulu, HI, US Phoenix, AZ, US Irvine, CA, US

Requisition ID:180674

Job Level:Senior Level

Department:Field Supervision

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Build Your Future with Kiewit-Mass Electric! We’re looking for Electrical Superintendents to join our growing team and lead industrial and advanced technology projects across the U.S.

Ranked #3 on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors, we don’t just build projects—we build careers. Enjoy top-tier benefits, paid time off, a wealth-building 401(k), and unmatched growth opportunities.

Your future starts here. Join us and help shape the world of construction!

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. Since our founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Mass. Electric Construction’s philosophy has been to pursue electrical projects that require a higher level of technical and logistical skill. MEC has organized strategically to actively participate and capture projects in the growing industrial market. We intend to effectively compete and win in traditional and alternate delivery procurements and position ourselves for a sustainable future. We self-perform the majority of our work and are looking for people committed to the industrial construction industry.

Our culture is built on opportunity. We go where the work is—giving you access to exciting projects nationwide and endless chances to grow your career.

Location

When you join us, you’ll work on projects across the U.S. with relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home. Plus, we offer personalized development plans to help you reach your goals and maximize your potential.

Check out our current project locations below—and stay tuned for even more as new opportunities unfold in 2026!

Responsibilities

• Mentor and help to grow Superintendents
• Review and approve the balance of Foremen, journeymen and laborer’s composite labor rates
• Manage contract administration (subcontractor/field management meeting for communication)
• Develop a program to maintain good client relations involving staff on site
• Initiate and attend supplementary and regular meeting with client for problem resolution and planning
• Oversee and approve the monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections
• Review, approve and negotiate change orders
• Develop and implement a plan for project completion and turnover
• Maintain daily diary for record keeping purposes
• Ensure that all performance evaluations and completed in a timely fashion for direct reports
• Recommend, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural or staff changes
• Review and approve or reject promotions up to General Foremen.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' construction experience with 1+ years being in a General Superintendent/Leadership capacity (preferably within civil disciplines on large heavy civil construction projects). Experience in nuclear an asset.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding Kiewit’s policies, procedures and software programs.
• Ability to identify and resolve any problems that may arise.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience in leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration.

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Working Conditions

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Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation:$150,000/yr -$180,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is one of the nation's premier electrical contractors serving the industrial and transportation markets. We’ve earned an industry-wide reputation for sticking to our high standards in everything we do.

We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, learning and improving go hand-in-hand with going to work each day. You’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

If you're ready for a career that can take you places, look no further.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.