Electrical Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES & SCOPE: 

• Lead field installations to meet project schedule, budget, and quality targets.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop field personnel (lead persons, journeymen, apprentices); set clear expectations and provide regular feedback.
• Assure that staffing projections are accurate and updated weekly.
• Coordinate trade partner/subcontractor activities to align with the project schedule and site logistics.
• Oversee material, equipment, and prefabrication planning; initiate procurement needs and track deliveries to prevent delays.
• Complete required field documentation accurately and on time (daily reports, as-builts, JHAs/AHAs, test/inspection records, timesheets).
• Monitor and update construction schedules to keep them accurate and actionable throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure installation quality and compliance with the NEC (NFPA 70), project specifications, and all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Promote and enforce our safety standards and protocols; lead toolbox talks, and pre-task planning; model a safety-first culture.
• Facilitate communication among Superintendents, field staff, GC, clients, inspectors, and trade partners; represent Helix in site and OAC/coordination meetings.
• Coordinate inspections with the AHJ and the GC; support testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with in-house support teams (VDC/BIM, estimating, purchasing, safety, QA/QC) to resolve issues and optimize work plans.
• Provide input to monthly cost-to-complete (labor/material/equipment) in collaboration with the project management team.
• Ensure accurate and timely field documentation (daily reports, JHAs/AHAs, as-builts, test records, timesheet approvals).
• Identify and communicate scope changes; support RFIs, submittals, and change order documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Leadership & People Development: coaches crews, builds accountability, and develops next-gen leaders.
• Planning & Execution: look-ahead scheduling, material staging, and prefabrication planning.
• Communication: clear written and verbal communication with crews, GC, owners, inspectors, and internal teams.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: quickly diagnoses field issues and implements practical solutions.
• Safety Stewardship: models safe behaviors; sets clear expectations, holds people accountable and coaches to improve outcomes.
• Quality & Compliance: reads plans/specs, one-lines, and shop drawings; ensures code-compliant, right-first-time installations.
• Collaboration & Influence: drives coordination across trades and departments; resolves conflicts constructively.
• Digital Fluency: uses project software and mobile tools to document work, track progress, and report status.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• 10+ years of experience in the electrical trade with progressive field leadership (lead/foreman/superintendent).
• Active state journeyman or master electrician license in the state of hire (or ability to obtain promptly).
• Demonstrated experience delivering commercial/industrial electrical projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC (NFPA 70) and familiarity with NFPA 70E safe work practices.
• Proficient reading/interpreting plans, one-lines, shop drawings, submittals, and BIM/VDC coordination outputs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Bluebeam, LaborChart, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (or similar platforms).
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• OSHA 30 and current First Aid/CPR preferred.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work in extreme indoor and outdoor environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, sleet, snow).
• Must be able to use construction-site sanitary facilities (e.g., portable toilets).
• Must wear required personal protective equipment at all times on site (helmet, safety glasses, boots, and gloves at all times; respirator when required).
• Must be able to safely climb and work from ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to safely operate typical jobsite equipment (scissor lift, boom lift, forklift).
• Must be able to crawl, stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, sit, reach, and routinely lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel between job sites and work extended or off-shift hours as project needs require.