Superintendent/SSHO - Philadelphia, PA

Sheakley Workforce Staffing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 113,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $2,500/Month

Completion Bonus $150/Month

Weekly pay

Job summary

The Sheakley Workforce Staffing team seeks a hands-on Superintendent / SSHO to lead daily field operations on a long-term federal electrical infrastructure project in Philadelphia, PA. This dual-hat role combines project leadership with EM 385-1-1 safety oversight to safeguard crews and drive schedule adherence.

Key duties include coordinating with project leadership, subcontractors, and government representatives; managing safety programs; overseeing electrical shutdowns, design-build

Qualifications

• Current EM 385-1-1 Certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience on large federal electrical projects
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, schedules, field operations
• Direct experience with USACE/NAVFAC/DoD/AF or federal projects
• Hands-on RMS experience
• Understanding of NFPA 70 requirements
• Experience with electrical, substation, switchgear, or power distribution projects
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to pass military base access and project badges
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dual-hat Project Superintendent and SSHO
• Manage daily field operations, schedules, subcontractors, and construction activities
• Coordinate work with project leadership, subcontractors, and government representatives
• Provide full site safety oversight in accordance with EM 385-1-1 requirements
• Coordinate design-build construction activities
• Oversee electrical service modifications and replacements
• Manage electrical shutdowns and work sequencing activities
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, NFPA 70, UFC criteria, and installation procedures
• Support equipment installation, testing, and commissioning activities
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, and compliance records
• Support security, access, and escort requirements
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Skills

Safety leadership

EM 385-1-1

RMS Documentation

NFPA 70

Federal project experience

Subcontractor coordination

Electrical discipline

Driver's license

U.S. Citizenship

Project leadership

Tools

RMS Documentation Systems

Job description

Superintendent / Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Federal Facility)
Duration: 8 Months (Start: October 19, 2026)
Type: 1099 Contractor

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $62-$65/hr
Per Diem: $2,500/Month
Completion Bonus: $150/month
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 40 Hours Per Week | First Shift
Additional Schedule Details: Long-term federal project supporting electrical infrastructure upgrades, substation replacement, and commissioning activities.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a contractor supporting a major federal electrical infrastructure project in Philadelphia, PA. This opportunity provides leadership over both field operations and site safety on an electrical service and substation replacement project.

The Superintendent/SSHO will serve in a dual-hat role, managing daily construction activities while maintaining full EM 385-1-1 safety oversight. The selected candidate will coordinate directly with project leadership, subcontractors, government representatives, and field personnel to ensure safe and successful project execution.

This role is ideal for experienced federal construction professionals with strong backgrounds in electrical infrastructure, substations, design-build projects, and government contracting environments.

Required Qualifications

Current EM 385 Certification

Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects of similar size and complexity

Previous Superintendent experience coordinating subcontractors, schedules, and field operations

Direct experience supporting USACE, NAVFAC, Department of Defense, Air Force, or other federal construction projects

Hands-on RMS Experience

Understanding of NFPA 70 Requirements

Experience with electrical, substation, switchgear, or power-distribution projects

Valid Driver's License

Ability to pass military base access and project badging requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required (Dual Citizenship Not Permitted)

Preferred Qualifications

Design-Build Construction Experience

Electrical Shutdown & Work Sequencing Experience

Federal SSHO Experience

Electrical Testing & Commissioning Experience

NAVFAC Project Experience

Strong Field Leadership Experience

Experience Working in Secured Facilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the dual-hat Project Superintendent and SSHO
• Manage daily field operations, schedules, subcontractors, and construction activities
• Coordinate work with project leadership, subcontractors, and government representatives
• Provide full site safety oversight in accordance with EM 385-1-1 requirements
• Coordinate design-build construction activities
• Oversee electrical service modifications and replacements
• Manage electrical shutdowns and work sequencing activities
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, NFPA 70, UFC criteria, and installation procedures
• Support equipment installation, testing, and commissioning activities
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, and compliance records
• Support security, access, and escort requirements
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• EM 385-1-1 Requirements
• Federal Construction Safety Programs
• NAVFAC and USACE Projects
• RMS Documentation Systems
• NFPA 70
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Substation Construction
• Switchgear & Panelboards
• Design-Build Project Delivery
• Electrical Shutdown Planning
• Contractor Safety Management
• Testing & Commissioning Activities
• Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction leader with experience managing both field operations and safety responsibilities on federal electrical construction projects.

Success in this role requires maintaining safe operations, effectively coordinating subcontractors and project stakeholders, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, and delivering quality work while meeting schedule and project objectives.