Superintendent - Electrical

Kiewit; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem travel

Travel packages

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to oversee field execution on electrical construction for power, industrial and other projects. You will lead foremen, electricians, subcontractors and field engineers to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with specs, schedules, budgets and quality standards.

Travel is 100% on turnaround schedules; relocation is not required. Extensive travel with per diem and travel packages is provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical construction experience in power, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or EPC environments.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience as Foreman, General Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, or Superintendent.
• Hands-on electrical installation experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, IEEE standards.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and construction schedules.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all electrical construction activities.
• Direct and support general foremen, foremen, electricians, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor productivity, workforce utilization, and equipment needs.
• Ensure work is installed according to drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical work with civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams.
• Monitor labor productivity and project costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce rework.
• Participate in quantity tracking, forecasting, and progress reporting.
• Maintain accountability for labor budgets and production goals.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-range work plans.
• Assist with manpower forecasting, resource planning, and project sequencing.
• Participate in look-ahead planning, schedule reviews, and progress tracking.
• Identify and mitigate schedule risks while maintaining milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Communication

Problem solving

Electrical installation

Job description

Position Overview

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing field execution of electrical construction activities on power generation, industrial, mission-critical and/or other electrical construction projects. This position provides leadership to general foremen, foremen, craft personnel, subcontractors, and field engineers to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.

Requisition ID: 181590

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Industrial Market

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Location

This will be a 100% travel based position on a turnaround schedule. Candidates will not be required to relocate, but will be expected to travel extensively. Travel-based candidates will receive travel packages (per diem, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all electrical construction activities.
• Direct and support general foremen, foremen, electricians, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor productivity, workforce utilization, and equipment needs.
• Ensure work is installed according to drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical work with other disciplines including civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams.
• Monitor labor productivity and project costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce rework.
• Participate in quantity tracking, forecasting, and progress reporting.
• Maintain accountability for labor budgets and production goals.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-range work plans.
• Assist with manpower forecasting, resource planning, and project sequencing.
• Participate in look-ahead planning, schedule reviews, and progress tracking.
• Identify and mitigate schedule risks while maintaining project milestones.

Qualifications

4+ years of electrical construction experience in power, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or EPC environments.

2+ years of supervisory experience as a Foreman, General Foreman, Assistant Superintendent, or Superintendent.

Hands-on electrical installation experience

Strong knowledge of:

• NEC
• NFPA 70E
• OSHA regulations
• IEEE standards

Ability to read and interpret:

• Electrical drawings
• One-line diagrams
• Specifications
• Construction schedules

Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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.

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.