Electrical Superintendent

1) Purpose of Role

Lead day-to-day field execution for electrical construction scopes, including electrical distribution, underground electrical, conduit and duct bank installation, cable pulling, equipment setting, terminations, grounding, lighting, and electrical systems installation. Plan and sequence work; direct crews and subcontractors; coordinate equipment, materials, and logistics; and ensure all work meets contract scope, drawings/specifications, schedule milestones, cost targets, and GTI safety/quality standards. Serve as the on-site point for issue resolution, documentation, and communication with Project Management, general contractors, electrical engineers, and the client.

2) Scope & Decision Rights

Own day-to-day electrical field plans, crew and subcontractor coordination, jobsite documentation in Procore, and adjustments for weather, supply, equipment, or resourcing—partnering with PMs for cost control and schedule adherence. Coordinate electrical installations with civil, structural, mechanical, instrumentation, and other trades to ensure proper sequencing, access, and system integration. Ensure electrical work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, applicable electrical codes, and project safety and quality requirements.

3) Essential Duties and Standards

Owns:

- Daily/weekly look-ahead planning, electrical crew assignments, subcontractor coordination, and resource allocation (labor, equipment, tools, and materials).

- Jobsite safety leadership and compliance (OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and applicable electrical safety requirements); conduct JSAs, enforce lockout/tagout procedures, verify required permits, maintain housekeeping, and ensure safe work practices around energized and potentially energized equipment.

- Electrical field quality control: verification of conduit routing and installation, underground duct banks, cable tray, cable pulling, wire identification, terminations, grounding and bonding, electrical equipment installation, lighting, and electrical system testing in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.

- Electrical installation coordination, including switchgear, transformers, panelboards, motor control centers, generators, inverters, electrical distribution systems, and other project-specific electrical equipment, as applicable.

- Verification of electrical layouts, elevations, equipment locations, conduit and cable routing, clearances, equipment access, and coordination with civil and structural installations.

- Procore documentation: daily logs, photos, inspections, workforce tracking, progress updates, and RFI/submittal routing with PM/PE/Preconstruction support.

- Productivity tracking and percent-complete reporting for electrical installations; monitor labor hours, installed quantities, and production rates, and develop recovery plans when targets are missed.

- Vendor/supplier coordination for electrical equipment and material deliveries, including conduit, fittings, wire, cable, cable tray, transformers, switchgear, panels, grounding materials, and other electrical components.

- Coordination of electrical inspections, testing, commissioning readiness, and punch-list completion with the project team, inspectors, commissioning personnel, and client representatives.

- Verification that electrical installations comply with approved plans, specifications, applicable National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, and project-specific standards.

- Field verification and maintenance of accurate electrical as-built records, including conduit routing, underground installations, cable routes, equipment locations, and field changes.

Supports:

- Project Manager with schedule updates, change events, labor productivity reporting, material procurement tracking, and cost control inputs.

- Project Engineer with electrical RFIs, submittals, equipment documentation, as-builts, testing records, and closeout documentation.

- Client/GC communication regarding electrical work sequencing, access, outages, inspections, equipment delivery, and coordination with other trades.

- Electrical engineering and design teams with field verification, constructability reviews, drawing discrepancies, and installation constraints.

- Testing and commissioning teams with system readiness, pre-functional checks, equipment startup coordination, and resolution of electrical deficiencies.

- Procurement and project management teams with long-lead electrical equipment tracking and identification of material shortages or delivery risks.

Recommends/Prepares:

- Field-driven optimizations to electrical installation sequencing, means/methods, crew utilization, prefabrication, and equipment usage to meet schedule and budget targets.

- Change documentation, including T&M tags, labor and material impacts, quantity changes, field directives, and scope deviations.

- Look-ahead adjustments and recovery plans to mitigate schedule risks associated with equipment lead times, inspections, design changes, access restrictions, and trade conflicts.

- Electrical constructability recommendations to improve installation efficiency, reduce rework, and support safe access and maintainability.

- Training/coaching plans to improve crew capability, electrical installation quality, code awareness, and safe production practices.

- Material procurement and staging strategies to ensure electrical materials and equipment are available when needed and properly stored and protected.

- Testing, inspection, and commissioning preparation plans to support timely system turnover and project closeout.

Escalates:

- Safety incidents/near misses, electrical hazards, unexpected energized conditions, failed lockout/tagout controls, and deficiencies in required electrical safety protections.

- Schedule or cost risks beyond superintendent control, including long-lead equipment delays, material shortages, labor constraints, and subcontractor performance issues.

- Contract scope conflicts, client access constraints, outage restrictions, and sequencing conflicts that threaten project milestones.

- Significant drawing/specification discrepancies, electrical code concerns, design conflicts, equipment incompatibilities, and field conditions that require engineering clarification.

- Failed inspections, testing deficiencies, equipment damage, installation defects, and issues that could affect system performance or commissioning.

- Unapproved design changes, deviations from approved electrical drawings, or work requiring engineering review before proceeding.

4) Critical Competencies (must demonstrate)

Construction domain: Procore; Project Schedules; CPM scheduling concepts; Crew scheduling; Electrical blueprint and one-line diagram reading; Electrical specifications; RFIs/Submittals; Change orders; Cost control; Electrical layout and installation coordination; Underground electrical construction; Conduit and duct bank installation; Cable tray and cable pulling; Wire identification and terminations; Grounding and bonding; Switchgear and transformer installation; Panelboards and motor control centers; Electrical distribution systems; Electrical testing and inspection coordination; NEC requirements; OSHA electrical safety; Lockout/Tagout (LOTO); Job Safety Analysis; Quality control; Commissioning and turnover.

Information governance: Document control in Procore (daily logs, photos, inspections); issue tracking; electrical as-built records; drawing and revision control; inspection and test documentation; material tracking; adherence to contract documents, approved electrical drawings, engineered specifications, and applicable codes.

Productivity tools: Microsoft Office; Procore; mobile field apps; basic quantity takeoff and percent-complete tracking; labor-hour and productivity tracking; basic Microsoft Project proficiency; electrical material tracking and installation reporting.

Mindset: Team leadership; communication; decision making; negotiation; problem solving; time management; detail oriented; accountability; coordination across multiple trades; proactive risk identification; commitment to electrical safety and quality.

5) Qualifications

- 3+ years of electrical construction experience with increasing responsibility (lead electrician/foreman/general foreman/superintendent).

- Demonstrated ability to plan electrical work, direct crews and subcontractors, coordinate multiple trades, and meet schedule milestones.

- Proficiency with Procore jobsite documentation and coordination with PM/PE for RFIs, submittals, change events, and as-built records.

- Working knowledge of electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, equipment layouts, specifications, and installation details.

- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable OSHA construction safety requirements, and project-specific electrical safety standards.

- Demonstrated experience with electrical conduit installation, underground electrical systems, cable pulling, terminations, grounding and bonding, and electrical equipment installation.

- Competency with CPM scheduling concepts, look-ahead planning, labor forecasting, and productivity tracking; basic Microsoft Project proficiency.

- Ability to coordinate electrical installation activities with civil, structural, mechanical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams.

- Experience coordinating electrical inspections, testing, punch-list completion, and project turnover.

- OSHA 30 and First Aid certifications; electrical safety and lockout/tagout training appropriate to assigned responsibilities.

- Experience with electrical testing equipment and field verification tools; familiarity with applicable electrical design, layout, and documentation software is preferred.

- Journeyman electrician license or other applicable electrical credentials preferred, where required by jurisdiction or project scope.

- Valid driver’s license.

6) Performance Measure Buckets

- Schedule adherence: Percent of electrical activities completed on plan; look-ahead accuracy; milestone achievement; recovery plan effectiveness; coordination of long-lead equipment and material deliveries.

- Safety: Recordable rate; JSAs completed; corrective actions closed; LOTO compliance; electrical hazard identification; permit compliance; safe work practices and housekeeping.

- Quality: Electrical inspection pass rate; rework/defect rate; compliance with approved drawings and applicable codes; installation quality; testing and commissioning readiness; as-built and closeout documentation completeness.

- Cost/Productivity: Earned vs. planned quantities; labor hours per installed unit; crew and equipment utilization; material waste; productivity trends; change documentation accuracy; cost and schedule impact identification.

- Documentation & communication: Timely Procore logs/photos; RFI and issue turnaround; drawing and revision control; inspection and test records; material tracking; stakeholder satisfaction.

- Coordination & execution: Effectiveness of trade coordination; resolution of field conflicts; installation sequencing; equipment and material readiness; prevention of rework and schedule interference.

- Team/Development: Onboarding; training participation; coaching/mentoring contributions; crew performance; development of future electrical foremen and field leaders

7) Employee Benefits

- 401(k) with company match

- 100% employer-paid medical insurance (employee-only coverage)

- Dental and Vision insurance

- Sick Time