Electrical Project Superintendent – Large-Scale Construction
Location: Multiple Project Locations Industry: Electrical Construction | Data Centers | Mission-Critical | Industrial Employment Type: Full-Time Travel & Relocation: Opportunities Available Compensation: Competitive, Based on Experience
Position Overview
A well-established electrical contractor is looking to add an experienced Electrical Project Superintendent to its field leadership team. This individual will oversee electrical construction operations on large-scale commercial, industrial, data center, semiconductor, and mission-critical projects.
The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader who can manage multiple field teams, coordinate project execution, develop frontline leadership, and deliver results while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, schedule, and budget performance.
This is an opportunity to take on significant project responsibilities, work alongside experienced construction professionals, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex electrical projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee electrical construction activities from project startup through completion, maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and schedule expectations.
- Lead and develop Field Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and other field personnel.
- Establish project execution strategies, workforce plans, installation methods, and construction schedules.
- Coordinate with Project Managers to monitor labor forecasts, project budgets, production rates, and overall performance.
- Ensure electrical installations meet contract requirements, drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Partner with safety and quality teams to implement project-specific procedures and maintain compliance.
- Coordinate work with general contractors, owners, engineers, subcontractors, and other trades.
- Collaborate with virtual construction and BIM teams to support coordination, installation planning, and construction sequencing.
- Identify potential delays, resource constraints, and field conflicts while developing solutions to keep projects on track.
- Hold field leadership accountable for performance, communication, and execution.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and project partners.
- Mentor developing field leaders and support the continued growth of the field organization.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience as an Electrical Superintendent, Project Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, or similar construction leader.
- Strong background in commercial, industrial, or large-scale electrical construction.
- Data center, mission-critical, or semiconductor construction experience highly preferred.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple crews and coordinating complex project activities.
- Knowledge of electrical construction methods, manpower planning, scheduling, and field productivity.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing Superintendents, General Foremen, and Foremen.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, project specifications, and schedules.
- Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Flexibility to travel or relocate as project demands require.
Certifications & Safety Requirements
- OSHA 30 certification required, or the ability to complete the training upon hire.
- Additional electrical trade and safety certifications are beneficial.
- Must comply with applicable jobsite safety policies and project requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and project responsibilities.
- Benefits package and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to lead major data center, semiconductor, and mission-critical construction projects.
- Potential travel and relocation opportunities.
- Career advancement within an established electrical construction organization.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers experienced electrical construction leaders the chance to oversee significant projects, strengthen field operations, develop future leaders, and contribute to the delivery of complex electrical construction work.
Contact: Sandy Josko | Electrical Construction Recruiter, gpac | 605.799.4799 | sandy.josko@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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