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Electrical Superintendent

$120k - $180k

Compu Dynamics

Job Description

Job Description

At Compu Dynamics, we don't just build infrastructure—we create the backbone of the digital future. As North America's premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the world's most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.

Job Summary

The Superintendent owns the planning and supervision of one or more electrical installation projects from kickoff through closeout. This role is accountable for safe installation, schedule, budget, and quality on assigned projects, supervises all field personnel including trade contractors and in-house electricians, and serves as the primary field communication point for the project team.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Project Execution and Technical Oversight

  • Accountable for safe installation across all assigned projects; ensure scope, budget, and schedule are met.
  • Review all project drawings; coordinate RFIs and design changes with the project team.
  • Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are scheduled and available to meet project timelines.
  • Confirm utility locating is complete before any excavation begins on assigned projects.
  • Schedule and participate in all local and state inspections; oversee final inspection for completed work.
  • Manage emergency response protocols for all assigned projects; ensure team readiness.

Safety and Compliance

  • Enforce strict safety standards; coordinate all OSHA requirements on assigned projects and drive zero-incident job sites.
  • Review all work for National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance; coordinate with inspectors for code approvals.
  • Coordinate directly with client operations personnel to ensure full compliance with site safety, security, and access requirements.

Project Planning and Scheduling

  • Lay out full project scope; generate pre-construction material lists, tool orders, and lookaheads for Foremen.
  • Prepare and maintain weekly schedules for in-house and temporary labor for Operations Manager review.
  • Maintain staffing reports; proactively assign Foremen to upcoming projects.
  • Attend weekly operations meetings and project kickoff and closeout meetings; align on project needs.

Site and Field Operations

  • Accountable for full on-site supervision of assigned projects, trade contractors, and field personnel.
  • Document punch list items; manage closeout activities with the on-site Foreman.
  • Manage commissioning activities on-site to ensure safe, successful completion and system turnover.
  • Attend client walkthroughs and site surveys; provide field input to support estimating teams.

Communication and Documentation

  • Serve as the primary field communication point; communicate design changes, RFIs, and material submittals to project teams in a timely manner.
  • Prepare detailed daily log reports covering site conditions, manpower, activities, and issues.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Supervise all field personnel on assigned projects, including trade contractors and in-house electricians.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members; communicate job expectations clearly.
  • Support recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; conduct annual performance evaluations.

Financial and Business Management

  • Ensure projects are completed within established budget; track manpower and cost performance.
  • Support estimating teams through client walkthroughs and site surveys.
  • Identify scheduling and manpower inefficiencies; escalate to the Operations Manager.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Proven ability to plan and supervise commercial electrical projects from kickoff through closeout.
  • Strong command of scheduling, lookahead planning, material and tool logistics, and staffing reports.
  • Expert knowledge of NEC and OSHA requirements and the inspection process.
  • Experience supervising in-house crews, temporary labor, and trade contractors.
  • Strong written communication for daily logs, RFIs, and project documentation.

Required Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent; trade or construction management education preferred.
  • 10+ years of commercial electrical experience, including Foreman or field supervision experience.
  • Master Electrician license preferred.
  • Data center or mission critical project experience strongly preferred.
  • OSHA 30 certification required.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites.

Success Factors and Company Values

  • Professionalism: Maintains a high level of professionalism with clients, vendors, and colleagues on all projects.
  • Exceeding Expectations: Delivers projects safely, on time, and within budget; drives continuous field improvement.
  • Mutual Respect: Builds and maintains positive working relationships with clients, crews, and project teams.
  • Integrity: Aligns words with actions; ensures all project commitments are honored.
  • Safety: Achieves zero-incident job sites; drives a proactive safety culture on all assigned projects.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This role works primarily on active construction and data center job sites, with regular office time for planning, scheduling, and documentation. Duties require standing, walking, climbing ladders, and moving through active job sites, as well as extended periods at a computer. The role requires lifting up to 30 pounds, use of personal protective equipment on-site, and regular travel between project sites.

Compu Dynamics Pay Range

$120,000—$180,000 USD

Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities.

  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance – coverage equal to 1x your salary.

  • Short-Term Disability (STD) – fully paid by Compu Dynamics.

  • Voluntary Benefits – including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.

  • Paid Holidays – 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.

  • Birthday Time Off – 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.

  • Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.

  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – 40 hours annually for community service.

  • Boot Reimbursement – up to $150 annually, available from your first day.
  • Tool Reimbursement – $250 annually, available after 60 days.

  • Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.

Compu Dynamics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Compu Dynamics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compu Dynamics expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Compu Dynamics employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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