Electrical Superintendent

Job Description

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical Superintendent with 5 or more years of commercial electrical construction experience. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day scheduling and field coordination of all aspects of the electrical and low voltage systems scopes of a project(s).


The Electrical Superintendent will work as part of field leadership team and will be responsible for the planning and execution of system start-up, test, and commissioning. Along with the project(s) team, they will work closely with Project Executives and Regional Leadership. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:


Supervisory Responsibilities

• Foster the development of Foreman to grow into future Superintendents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support both pre-construction and the project team in reviewing trade partners proposals, schedules, and logistics.

• Manage the installation of the following systems: electrical, HVAC, automation, plumbing, process piping, low voltage systems, fire/life safety, and fire protection design/construction coordination (validated and non-validated systems).

• Participate in review of Electrical related shop drawings and submittals.

• Assist in the development of full commissioning plans for all Electrical systems that identify and define the following: all test requirements, required inspections, factory start-up of major equipment, factory acceptance testing, project and vendor documentation requirements, and integrated test plans demonstrating full system operations.

• Responsible for onsite construction support for electrical systems and will oversee the start-up, balancing, commissioning and validation certification of these systems, including owner training and project closeout.

• Develop and oversee project specific electrical quality and safety programs, including participating in safety cause mapping for post electrical safety events.

• Create construction schedules, perform regular updates, monitor logic relationships, and insert new activities and impacts.

• Coordinate jobsite logistics and maintain relationships with neighboring occupants.

• Negotiate with authorities having jurisdiction to achieve project occupancy milestones.

• Lead EIG/DPR's injury-free environment safety program.

• Coordinate subcontractor work scopes, scheduling, and resource-loading in conjunction with DPR's self-perform work crews.

• Professionally represent EIG field operations as primary interface with owner and design team.

Required Skills and Abilities


We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Strong grasp of electrical construction concepts and applicable codes.

• Able to work with multiple stakeholders to identify and resolve complex issues as it relates to electrical design and construction.

• Ability to run complex meetings with multiple attendees, issue minutes promptly, and follow up with participants for deliverables.

• Good understanding of fire/life safety and fire sprinkler systems and the integration of same with mechanical, electrical, building systems.

• Good understanding of the test and balance process and requirements.

• Good understanding of building automation systems and sequences as it relates to MEP.

• Good understanding of Electrical related safety regulations.

• Ability to contribute to a culture of safety in a construction environment.

• Proficient in the use of current virtual design and construction software is preferred.

• Experience with CPM scheduling and the lean pull planning processes. Knowledge in the use of Primavera P6 is preferred.

• Proficient computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam.

• Comfortable in an open and collaborative working environment.

• Excellent listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to create and support a positive team environment.

• A strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude.

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Superintendent, preferably within DPR's core markets.

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Travel to and from the office as well as assigned job site(s).

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

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