Superintendent - Electrical Construction

Kiewit; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical, dental and vision

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

MEC is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to supervise electrical operations on construction projects and coordinate with contractors and suppliers. The role requires robust field leadership, budget awareness, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position involves travel to various US project sites, with base compensation in a broad range. MEC offers a strong benefits package and ongoing professional development within a leading transit/rail construction group.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the construction industry with at least 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in electrical and/or transit rail construction settings.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, scheduling, cost control and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence.
• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with other superintendents, subcontractors, and Kiewit staff to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence.
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties and inform project management as appropriate.
• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Ensure project rules and safety policies are followed as per company standards.

Skills

Electrical construction supervision

Transit rail construction

Safety leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting & cost control

Tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

Requisition ID: 180102

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District

Department: Field Supervision

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Electrical Superintendents’ responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Supervise electrical operations on construction projects. Perform daily inspections of work performed. Act as liaison and coordinator between contractors and engineered equipment suppliers. Solve problems that arise. Establish budgetary guidelines for the job and ensure that cost control measures are being followed. Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel. Establish quality standards of all jobs and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are met. Develop and manage job schedules (e.g., three-week, 90 day, man loading), coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth.

Location

The successful candidate must be willing to travel or relocate to any of our projects in the US.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction of craft workers via the general foreman and foreman, managing the performance of productivity, safety, quality and schedule adherence
• Liaison between field engineering and craft to ensure compliance of construction drawings and specifications
• Coordinate and interface effectively with other superintendents and subcontractors, as well as Kiewit staff personnel and leadership to ensure smooth workflow and schedule adherence
• Resolve employee conflicts, grievances, and scheduling difficulties, informing project and corporate management as appropriate
• Assist in schedule planning, determining craft labor levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements
• Ensure project rules, procedures and programs are followed consistently, including those involving safety, attendance, and workplace behavior standards as reflected in Company’s non-harassment and nondiscrimination policies

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Qualifications

• 5+ years’ work experience in the construction industry, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Previous knowledge and work experience within electrical and/or transit rail construction setting required.
• Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines: union agreements, jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance.
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication 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 overtime and weekends as required.

FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $138,000/yr - $144,000/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.

Company: MEC