Traveling General Superintendent -Electrical

Knobelsdorff Enterprises; Minnesota; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Enterprises is seeking a Remote General Electrical Superintendent to oversee critical projects. In this leadership role, you will manage field personnel, ensure compliance with safety standards, and uphold a commitment to quality. Successful candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive knowledge of industrial electrical construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent combination of experience/education.
• Must be a self-starter and team player.
• Available to travel extensively, up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all job site activities, including planning and safety.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Lead training and development of field personnel.

Skills

Knowledge of industrial electrical construction

Project Management

Self-starter

Team Player

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Position: General Electrical Superintendent - Industrial

Purpose:As the General Superintendent, you will play a critical role in the success of our projects. While working under the direction of the Divisional Director, you will be a key leader in the management and growth of our field personnel. You will work collaboratively with the Project Managers and Construction Managers while being the on-site point of contact during each phase of construction. With a focus on proper execution of site procedures, safety practices, expense management, and daily project reporting. You will ensure the delivery of a quality product while maintaining a safe working environment.

This position may live anywhere; however, this position is a REMOTE position that may require travel to multiple states outside your residential home state.

Responsibilities

• Accepts ownership of all job site activities and personnel to include on-site planning, material & equipment management, process execution, and safety.
• Ability to oversee and report daily progress to the project team, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Ability to interpret and manage construction activities based on installation standards, project files, drawings, documents & records.
• Lead Benchmarking, shareholder review, and approval activities based on Installation standards.
• Experience with basic project and construction coordination, including planning, scheduling, cost management, change order identification, procurement of material/receiving, and customer relations.
• Ability to manage field personnel and subcontractors to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with the installation and maintenance of construction projects.
• Hold daily “Tailgate” meetings prior to work to discuss job site hazards, JHA completion, daily objections, and best practices.
• Ability to uphold and facilitate our safety policy and the documentation of safety incidents.
• Coach/mentor employees while providing feedback on performance.
• Experience with and ability to implement on-site training for field personnel.
• Development and implementation of project procedures, schedules, and standards.
• Provide technical assistance such as interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods, specify and order materials, tools, and equipment.
• Review employee’s time and expenses ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Manage crew efficiency and assess task-based time.
• Responsible to communicate conflicts or issues that have the potential to affect the schedule.
• Willing to lead by example and work alongside the field technicians when needed.
• Build and manage a weekly schedule with a forecasted 3-week look ahead.
• Adherence to local labor laws – Journeyman to Apprentice ratios.
• On-site company representative with strong communication skills, responsible for interactions with Inspectors, customers, landowners, OSHA, etc.
• Aid in engineering constructability, design, review, and execution planning.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Site Coordinator(s)
• Site Foreman
• Site Sub-Contractor(s)/Vendors

Qualifications

• The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!
• A bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, related field, or equivalent combination of experience/education.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical construction
• Manage multiple projects and perceive project scope
• Self-starter and team player.
• Effectively interface with all levels of management, staff, and customers (conference calls, bid walks, etc.)
• Competency in Microsoft applications (i.e. Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Must be available to travel extensively (up to 100%) within regional states, including overnight stays for up to weeks at a time if required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.