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Electrical Superintendent

Actalent
FAIRFAX, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026
Job Title: Electrical SuperintendentJob Description

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Superintendent with exceptional computer skills and experience in Data Centers. The role requires familiarity with switchgears and UPS systems as they relate to Data Centers. The successful candidate will manage projects located in Mississippi and Chicago, with the expectation of traveling between these locations.

Responsibilities
  • Thoroughly understand the project schedule and overall scope.
  • Assist in maintaining the project schedule daily through Touch plan.
  • Collaborate with the Project Scheduler to develop progress schedules, such as the two-week look-ahead schedule, alongside the Project Manager.
  • Prepare and distribute daily logs using Procore.
  • Coordinate and schedule necessary inspections.
  • Prepare agendas for regular construction meetings.
  • Enforce site safety, security, and visitor access protocols.
  • Ensure quality and workmanship of finished products.
  • Develop and maintain a Site Utilization Plan.
  • Maintain an up-to-date phone log.
  • Prepare pre-punch list items.
  • Work with the Project Site Engineer to load all pertinent project information on Procore.
  • Provide site safety training and enforce safety compliance on the project site.
  • Conduct weekly tool talks.
  • Secure any hot work permits required for the project.
Essential Skills
  • Experience with Data Centers.
  • Proven ability to lead teams.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in electrical construction.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience in commercial construction.
  • Proficiency with Procore.
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
  • Mechanical understanding.
  • Substation expertise.
  • Blueprint reading skills.
  • Subcontractor management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Electrical background preferred.
  • Experience as a site supervisor or in a management role.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret schedules.
  • Data center background beneficial but not required.
  • Willingness to travel is helpful.
  • Strong safety attitude.
  • Approximately 5 years of relevant experience.
Work Environment

This position is on-site in Chicago and Mississippi, with travel between these locations expected. Benefits include a 401k plan, two weeks of PTO, dental, vision, and medical coverage, a $60 cell phone reimbursement, and ten paid holidays. Travel expenses, including hotel accommodations, will be provided. This role may transition to a permanent position based on company needs and performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FAIRFAX, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $130000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in FAIRFAX,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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