Traveling Electrical Superintendent

Job Description

EIG Electrical Systems, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a Traveling 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 Traveling 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’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). 

This job requisition is Evergreen, meaning it is continuously open for applications. Candidates with applicable skillsets will be contacted on an ad hoc basis.

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.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

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