Description

For over twenty years, Cinterra has provided specialized electrical utility and solar construction services to support some of the nation's leading contractors, private industry and public utilities. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is only rivaled by one of the highest safety ratings in the industry. The services we provide help to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to millions. Come join our team today!

Position Summary: 

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all medium voltage operations within the construction project. This includes the effective management of personnel, materials, equipment, and safety protocols to ensure the successful and timely completion of the project.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Medium Voltage Project Management

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of all medium voltage construction operations.
• Ensure that project objectives are met on time and within budget.

Workforce Management

• Directly supervise and manage the medium voltage construction team, ensuring effective communication, motivation, and productivity.
• Conduct regular training and performance evaluations to improve workforce skills and work ethic.

Material and Equipment Management

• Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure a steady and efficient supply of materials and equipment needed for the medium voltage construction tasks.
• Maintain strict inventory control and effective equipment usage to minimize waste and optimize productivity.

Quality Control

• Implement and enforce high quality standards in all medium voltage construction operations.
• Regularly inspect construction work, tools, and equipment to ensure adherence to project standards and safety regulations.

Safety Management

• Implement, enforce, and monitor safety procedures in all medium voltage operations to minimize risks and accidents.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with all safety regulations, and industry-specific standards.

Contractor Relations

• Manage relationships with subcontractors and other external partners involved in the medium voltage construction operations.
• Ensure that all subcontractors comply with project standards and contractual obligations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must have 4 years of experience in a solar construction environment or utility construction environment.
• Advanced level of knowledge in:
  • Safety and OSHA requirements 
  • LOTO implementation & management 
  • Electrical installation experience 
  • Interpretation of a project schedule 
  • Planning and task direction 
  • Adaptability to environment 
  • Working in fast paced environment 
  • Interpretation of scopes of work 
  • Project permits 
  • Strong decision making skills
  • Understanding environmental concepts including permit requirements 
  • Interpreting state rules and regulations 
  • Contract management 
  • Sub-contractor and vendor and materials management 
  • Electrical construction drawing review 
  • Electrical drawing quantity takeoff 
• Intermediate level of knowledge in: 
  • Project management 
  • Creating logical and resource-loaded project schedules 
  • Budget analysis and controls 
  • Change orders 
  • QA/QC processes 
  • Development of processes and procedures 
  • Continuous improvement such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management 
  • Project finance 
  • Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio) 
  • Job costing or accounting software 
• Basic level of knowledge in: 
  • Engineering management 
  • Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera 6) 
  • Proficient in construction in both electric substations (energized and green field) and transmission lines 

Functional competencies include:

Safety:

• Present, support, and lead-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Lead by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Ensure all site team members understands standard operating procedures.

Leadership:

• Foster and demonstrate a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manage one or more direct reports.
• Participate in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Manage and communicate regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

This job regularly operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 

Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state laws.