Superintendent (ComEd)

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in the Chicagoland area is seeking a Superintendent (ComEd) to lead field operations on power utility construction projects, including substations and distribution networks, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

You will supervise crews and subcontractors, review plans, coordinate daily site activities, enforce OSHA standards, and collaborate with engineers, clients, and project managers to keep progress on track and quality high.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of field experience in power utility or electrical infrastructure construction.
• Proven experience as a Superintendent or Foreman managing utility or heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of substation construction, duct banks, trenching, and high‑voltage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• OSHA certification and safety training preferred.
• Experience managing union and/or multi-trade workforces preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations for power utility construction projects including substations and distribution.
• Supervise crews, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure safety, on‑time delivery, and budget control.
• Coordinate daily site activities such as scheduling, material delivery, and equipment usage.
• Enforce safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Review project plans and permits to ensure accurate execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to resolve field issues.
• Maintain daily reports and monitor productivity and quality.
• Oversee quality control and ensure installations meet standards.

Skills

Field leadership

Reading blueprints

Substation knowledge

Safety culture

Team supervision

Job description

Job details:

Superintendent (ComEd) in the Chicagoland Area!

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a long-standing infrastructure contractor with over a century of experience delivering critical projects across power, utility, telecommunications, and general contracting sectors. This company has built a reputation for connecting communities through reliable, high-quality infrastructure solutions.

With deep expertise in power and utility construction, the organization self-performs key scopes including substation work, underground distribution, duct banks, and high-voltage electrical installations. Their work supports essential systems that keep cities, transportation networks, and communities running safely and efficiently.

The company is values-driven, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, integrity, and customer service, and is known for fostering long-term client relationships and delivering complex infrastructure projects with precision.

Why join us?

• Career Growth: The company invests heavily in its people, promoting from within and developing leaders at every level.
• Industry Stability: Work on essential infrastructure projects in the power and utility sector, ensuring consistent and meaningful work.
• Strong Safety Culture: Safety is a top priority, supported by dedicated safety teams, training programs, and rigorous jobsite standards.
• Hands-On Impact: Play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure such as substations, electrical distribution systems, and underground utilities.
• Team-Oriented Environment: Join a collaborative culture that values relationships, accountability, and high-performance execution.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead field operations for power utility construction projects, including substations, underground/overhead distribution, and electrical infrastructure
• Supervise crews, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Coordinate daily jobsite activities including scheduling, material delivery, equipment usage, and workforce planning
• Enforce safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure compliance with all OSHA and company safety standards
• Review project plans, specifications, and permits to ensure accurate execution of work
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to resolve field issues and maintain project progress
• Maintain detailed daily reports, track production, and monitor productivity and quality of work
• Oversee quality control and ensure all installations meet required standards and specifications

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of field experience in power utility or electrical infrastructure construction
• Proven experience as a Superintendent or Foreman managing utility or heavy civil projects
• Strong knowledge of substation construction, duct banks, trenching, directional boring, or high-voltage systems
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Experience managing union and/or multi-trade workforces preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• OSHA certification and other relevant safety training preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.