Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

Take the lead on high-impact commercial electrical projects where your leadership, field expertise, and commitment to safety will help deliver successful projects from groundbreaking through completion.

Sacramento, CA

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Superintendent to oversee field operations on commercial electrical construction projects. This role is responsible for leading field teams, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining project schedules, promoting jobsite safety, and ensuring quality work is delivered in accordance with project plans and specifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven construction leader who enjoys managing complex projects, developing field personnel, and driving project success from start to finish.

• Lead impactful commercial electrical construction projects.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and public works sectors.
• Take ownership of field operations and project execution.
• Join a team focused on safety, quality, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Contribute to a strong pipeline of ongoing construction projects.

This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on project outcomes through leadership, planning, and execution. You'll work closely with project teams while overseeing field activities that keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Pay Rate: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
• Contract Opportunity
• Duration: 18 Months

• Lead all field activities on commercial electrical construction projects.
• Coordinate and supervise electricians, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Drive project schedules and ensure project milestones are achieved on time.
• Maintain a safe work environment and enforce OSHA and jobsite safety standards.
• Conduct daily site walks, safety meetings, and crew planning sessions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, clients, and trade partners.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve field issues before they impact project schedules or costs.
• Monitor labor productivity and manpower needs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained and installations are completed according to plans and specifications.

We are looking for a hands-on construction leader who can effectively manage field operations, communicate with stakeholders, and maintain accountability for safety, quality, and schedule performance. The ideal candidate has extensive commercial electrical construction experience and a track record of successfully leading crews and subcontractors in the field.

• Minimum of 5 years of Superintendent experience within commercial electrical construction.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installations, and construction methods.
• Proven experience managing field crews, subcontractors, and project schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and electrical plans.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and jobsite safety practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills.
• Experience working within fast-paced construction environments.

• Experience with ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Experience supporting education, healthcare, public works, municipal, industrial, or manufacturing projects.
• Experience with design-build construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction management and scheduling software such as Procore or similar platforms.
• Experience coordinating inspections, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.

• On-site construction environment.
• Frequent interaction with electricians, subcontractors, project managers, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Active field presence required to oversee daily operations, conduct site walks, and monitor project progress.
• Strong emphasis on jobsite safety, quality control, and schedule adherence.

If you're an experienced Commercial Electrical Superintendent who enjoys leading teams, solving challenges in the field, and delivering successful construction projects, we'd like to hear from you.

This is a Contract position based out of Sacramento, CA.

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Sacramento,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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