Superintendent Electrical - International

Caddell Construction; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Company medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability plans

401k match

Gym membership reimbursement

Company condominiums

Job summary

Caddell Construction seeks a Superintendent Electrical - International to lead electrical operations across multiple international sites. The role requires coordinating with the project leadership, managing field crews, and ensuring compliance with plans and schedules while navigating diverse cultures and language barriers.

Ideal candidates bring extensive construction management experience, especially in electrical design/build, and a strong commitment to safety and cost control in challenging

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of mechanical systems and safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and client-relations skills.
• Proven ability to manage costs and control project schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Superintendent and Project Manager to plan operations, layout, and schedule.
• Direct day-to-day field work by craftworkers and subcontractors; liaise with multinational teams.
• Maintain communications to ensure work aligns with drawings, specs, and timelines.
• Review plans, budgets, and quantities with project leadership to ensure resources meet needs.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings with subcontractors.
• Assist in materials handling planning and resolution of field issues as they arise.
• Foster constructive relationships with owner and design partners; promote cooperation.
• Execute additional tasks as directed by Project Manager/Superintendent.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical systems

Safety knowledge

Communication

Cost control

Schedule management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Building Science/Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Job Title

Superintendent Electrical - International

Location

Various International locations

Rewards of Working at Caddell

Paid vacations, company-funded medical insurance. Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full‑time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

• Works closely with Project Superintendent and Project Manager, and home office Electrical Procurement Coordinator as required, in formulating, discussing and finalizing the overall plan of operations, job layout, job schedule, etc.
• Manages the day‑to‑day work of crafts and subcontractors in field, delegates work through foreman and/or subcontractor representatives. Must work with subcontractors of different cultures and languages.
• Maintains regular communications with project staff to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Reviews plans and specifications of job, job budget and estimate with project manager and project superintendent to ensure that quantities, values, manpower requirements and deliveries of various divisions of job are understood.
• Participates in weekly progress meetings with subcontractors.
• Assists in preparation of plan at beginning of job for receiving, storing and handling materials as required.
• Assists in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
• Maintains best possible relationship with owner and architectural‑engineering firm associated with job. Strives to develop spirit of cooperation and respect between Caddell and representatives of the other partners on the project.
• Performs additional assignments per Project Manager's and Project Superintendent's direction.
• Reporting Structure: Project Superintendent International or Project Manager International

Working Conditions - Construction setting, travel required, full time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for long periods of time, lift and hold in excess of 50 lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and/or extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location.

What We Expect

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong leadership and management skills required. Deep knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems required. Requires excellent technical and management skills. Strong client relations skills are a must. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage costs and control schedule. Excellent knowledge of safety requirements. Ability to coach, lead and motivate multinational and multi‑disciplined employees. Shows leadership, concise execution of plans, vision of project future, and effective communication of vision to subordinates, integrity and strong communication skills.

Education / Experience

Minimum high school/GED and 15 years total construction management experience (with at least five years design/build experience with electrical systems) required. Four‑year degree in building science, construction management or engineering and 10 years total construction management experience (with minimum five years design/build experience with electrical systems) preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, etc.

Should be able to submit certifications upon request and obtain a medical clearance before deployment. Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance required. U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance required.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.