Superintendent, CA

Samuel Knight International; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Knight International is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to direct field operations on Bay Area projects, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and code compliance. The role involves leading crews, coordinating materials and subcontractors, and maintaining comprehensive field documentation.

The position is fully onsite in California, requiring strong leadership, scheduling, and problem-solving skills to deliver quality installations on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Strong field background in electrical contracting.
• Experience leading electrical construction crews.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, construction sequencing, and code requirements.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and coordination documents.
• Strong communication, organization, and field problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish daily production priorities and crew assignments.
• Supervise foremen, electricians, apprentices, and temporary labor.
• Develop short-term construction and workforce plans.
• Confirm materials, tools, equipment, and approved documents are available.
• Track labor hours, completed quantities, and productivity.
• Coordinate deliveries, inspections, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Maintain field reports, time records, and material requests.
• Review work for compliance with project documents and electrical codes.
• Coordinate punch-list work, as-built information, and closeout.

Skills

Electrical field leadership

Crew supervision

Code compliance

Drawing interpretation

Communication & organization

Job description

Electrical Superintendent

Location: California

Position Summary

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for directing electrical field operations across assigned Bay Area projects. The position leads field personnel and coordinates production, safety, materials, equipment, quality, subcontractors, and jobsite documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish daily production priorities and crew assignments.

• Supervise foremen, electricians, apprentices, and temporary labor.

• Develop short-term construction and workforce plans.

• Confirm materials, tools, equipment, and approved documents are available.

• Track labor hours, completed quantities, and productivity.

• Coordinate deliveries, inspections, vendors, and subcontractors.

• Maintain field reports, time records, and material requests.

• Review work for compliance with project documents and electrical codes.

• Coordinate punch-list work, as-built information, and closeout.

Qualifications

• Strong field background with an electrical contractor.

• Previous experience leading electrical construction crews.

• Knowledge of electrical systems, construction sequencing, and code requirements.

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and coordination documents.

• Strong communication, organization, and field problem-solving skills.

• Journeyman-level trade certification preferred.

• OSHA 30 and CPR/First Aid certifications are beneficial.

Core Competencies

Electrical Field Operations, Safety Leadership, Crew Supervision, Production Planning, Material Control, Quality Assurance, Code Compliance, and Trade Coordination.

Success Measures

• Crews achieve production and schedule commitments safely.

• Installations meet required quality and code standards.

• Material, equipment, and information remain ahead of field demand.

Working Conditions

The position is fully onsite and may support projects throughout the Bay Area. Construction-site activity includes standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting heavy materials or equipment.