What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Technical Superintendent | OT and Per diem position at AB Consulting GSS Inc.?
- 12 to 18-month project with good possibility of extension and subsequent projects
- Kentucky, USA
- Electrical supervision and coordination
- Automotive construction project
- Contract role, full-time on-site
- Unrestricted ability to travel/relocate
NOTE: This position is available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents only.
INTRODUCTION:
Since 1991, AB Consulting GSS has provided specialized project support and technical expertise to the manufacturing and construction industries. One of our key engagements involves supporting the development of a major new facility in Kentucky. Join our team and be part of impactful projects that shape the future of industrial innovation.
JOB SUMMARY:
A major client is asking us to provide a superintendent to oversee electrical portions of an automotive assembly plant construction/upgrade project in Kentucky. The superintendent will oversee and coordinate electrical sub-contractor activities to assure compliance with the project scope, schedule, and budget. The superintendent will work in a plant construction environment under the direction of the client’s Project Lead on site. This role requires strong electrical project expertise and excellent coordination skills with design engineers, subcontractors, end client engineers, site supervisors, and other project stakeholders.
CONTRACT TYPE: 1099 Independent Contractor
LOCATION: Kentucky
START DATE: May 1st 2026, with the possibility of an earlier start
DURATION: 12-18 months with good possibility of extension and/or subsequent projects
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interface with electrical sub-contractors to manage risks and ensure that electrical work is completed safely, to specifications, on time, and on-budget.
- Thoroughly understand the design details, budget estimate, job scope, and schedule.
- Read and understand all electrical bid and construction packages, including scopes of work, specifications, and drawings.
- Help to lead sub-contractor bid review and progress meetings.
- Effectively manage communications between subcontractors, client engineers, and others to coordinate the work and resolve issues.
- Review and approve progress invoices and change requests.
- Assure that all electrical work meets client requirements and specifications.
- Check key deliverables such as scope of supply, quality, workmanship, and functionality to ensure that systems are ready for use.
- Perform administrative tasks including scheduling, budget management & cost control, weekly reports, etc.
- Verify that all equipment drawings, operation & maintenance manuals and spare part lists have been received.
- Sign-off on new electrical systems and manage pending work lists.
- Collect and maintain “as-built” information to reflect any changes made during construction.
- Standard working time will be 5-1/2 days per week. Other hours may be required to meet deadlines or during the start-up and testing of new systems.
Overall, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects that drive significant growth and innovation within the organization and serve our client’s needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (OR solid experience managing industrial electrical installations).
- Minimum of 8 years of electrical project oversight experience in similar facility construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of electrical construction processes, laws, standards, and regulations.
- Successful background maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes.
- Strong electrical background in industrial construction or manufacturing is required.
- Good understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and change management.
- Prior experience managing portions of commercial or industrial project scopes of at least $15M in value.
- Experience in the automotive industry is strongly preferred but not required.
- Technical familiarity with the following types of facilities systems:
o Medium-, and low-voltage industrial power distribution, including substations
and switchgear, transformers, cables, cable trays, and terminations
o Power and control systems for fire alarms, boilers, air compressors, HVAC,
pumps, lifting systems, etc.
o Industrial interior and exterior lighting
o Fire protection, cameras, data, and security systems
o Knowledge and experience with control system components and wiring would
be beneficial. PLC programming will not be required.
- Ability to read and interpret single-line wiring diagrams, schematic wiring diagrams, electrical equipment location drawings, plan drawings, installation detail drawings, etc.
- Ability to read and understand calculations and studies for electrical power systems, such as short circuit studies and electrical coordination studies.
- Ability to verify electrical drawings and installations for compliance with customer, industry, and government standards and specs.
- Familiarity with Gantt chart scheduling, and identification and mitigation of schedule risks.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements.
Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- 1. Are you an American or Canadian citizen, or a U.S. permanent resident?
- 2. Are you willing to work on a 1099 basis as an independent contractor?
- 3. Are you local to Kentucky or are you willing to relocate?
- 4. What is the highest degree you have completed, and what was your field of study?
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5. How many years of experience do you have as Electrical Superintendent working on industrial construction projects?
- 6. Have you worked on capital projects in manufacturing industries (for example automotive, steel, tires, plastics, or aerospace)?
If so, for which industries, and for what type of projects?
- 7. Do you have experience coordinating the activities of electrical subcontractors on a project? What was the project, and how many years of experience do you have doing that type of work?
- 8. Have you managed medium- and low-voltage power distribution projects?
What was your role?
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9. What's the largest industrial project you've worked on? How large was the project and what was your role?
- 10. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest, what is your level of experience with the following items?
a) Single-line wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
b) Electrical power system studies (e.g., short circuit and breaker coordination studies)
c) Medium-voltage power distribution equipment
d) Electrical lockout-tagout and arc flash safety
e) Electrical standards such as the IEC, IEEE, and the NEC
f) Subcontractor oversight
g) Project management activities such as scheduling and budget control
h) Leading and conducting meetings
i) Construction management software such a Bluebeam or Procore
- 12. Do you have any type of professional certifications such as Professional Engineer, PMP, OSHA 30, et cetera? Please list.
- 13. What is your availability to start a new project?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65 - $75