Electrical Superintendent

JOB-10046221

Anticipated Start Date

5/11/2026

Location

Battle Creek, MI

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a heavy industrial construction and prefabrication solutions provider.

Job Summary

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for field operations on the assigned project(s) in order to achieve safe, timely and profitable completion of each project. Plans, organizes, and supervises specific portions of construction work for an assigned area of a construction project. Responsible for the construction scheduling of the electrical related activities of the subcontractors to confirm the completion of contractual construction activities. Maintains continuity of job progress and maximizes efficiencies related to the assigned area.

Job Description

• Responsible for the oversight of the following project work activities: raceway, cable tray, electrical panels, duct bank, grounding, switchgear, transformers, low and medium voltage electrical equipment, wiring, motors, heat tracing, instrumentation, instrumentation calibrations, loop checks and point to point checks, and electrical and control testing.
• Responsible for overall supervision of construction effort, which includes: safety, productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, materials management, scheduling, engineering, and contractual performance of the project.
• Responsible for subcontractor contractual compliance on designated electrical construction related activities.
• Build effective client and subcontractor relationships. Interface with client representatives, A/E representatives, and other contractors.
• Collaborate with project management to develop and implement project procedures, working documents, and standards.
• Authorize purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc., under supervision of Construction Manager and Project Manager.
• Responsible for overall project safety. Reviews and audits site specific safety documentation, including Pre-Task Analysis (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs) on a regular basis.
• Provide oversight of electrical and instrumentation installation. Conduct and record related tests and provide oversight for the calibration of instruments.
• Complete daily field reports and take daily pictures to document construction progress.
• Assess future work activities and identify any concerns with work plans by utilizing subcontractors 3-week look ahead report.
• Develop a marked-up and as-built set of drawings to produce the record set documents, and answer RFIs with assistance from Assistant Project Manager or Field Engineer.
• Direct and manage subcontractors as necessary to comply with the established project schedule, and track and verify progress on an installed quantity and work hour basis.
• Verify material deliveries meet specifications and are being stored properly and required preventative maintenance and/or temporary heating is being performed by the subcontractor (this potentially is coordinated with the Materials Manager).
• Coordinate with the QA/QC Manager to verify all welders on site are qualified to weld on the project.
• Witness all equipment setting and alignment.
• Walk down all systems prior to, during, and post hydrostatic testing to verify compliance with drawings and specifications and signing off on completed system testing and restoration.
• Develop punch lists of items out of compliance or not completed.
• Verify the most current drawing revisions are being used in the field.
• Understand and execute the project scope and any changes that develop. Ensure field change orders are executed.
• Oversee and build effective relationships with craft supervision and project staffing as required
• Provide oversight of project site material and tool management.
• Responsible for the daily field construction of an individual project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
• Supervises and directs the daily efforts of the physical construction of the project through daily coordination of all field activities, subcontractor direction, and code/specification compliance.
• Read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&ID's.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills Required

• 7-11 years construction management or craft supervision experience on electrical projects is Required
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.
• Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Associates Degree

Pay Rate/Salary

• Pay Rate $59-$68/ hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)