Demo

Senior Electrical Superintendent

ColonialWebb
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025 CLOSED ON 7/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Superintendent position at ColonialWebb?

The primary responsibility of the Senior Electric Superintendent is for the overall management of assigned ColonialWebb projects. This responsibility includes the day-to-day management of the job site teams. The Senior Electrical Superintendent is solely responsible for ensuring that all services performed within are in accordance with applicable contractual documents and company budget objectives, as well as ensuring the safety and well-being of our teammates. The Senior Electrical Superintendent will perform the essential duties for multiple projects and large-scale projects.

Who We Are

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks Of Working At ColonialWebb


  • Market, competitive wages based on experience
  • Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match
  • Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave
  • Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Employee referral incentives
  • Scholarship program for employees’ children


A Day In The Life


  • Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned trade/craft workers
  • Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules
  • Study schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for successful project completion
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders as needed for area of installation
  • Review and release ColonialWebb Shop Drawings and Spool Drawings for timely field installation
  • Inspect work in process and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications
  • Teach, coach and guide teammates to ensure that they work safely and productively
  • Perform trade-specific duties as needed with the ability to direct work of all other trades
  • Ensure appropriate teammates are participating in predictive reporting; audit 5 x 5s and pre-task plans for compliance; hold teammates accountable for these actions
  • Monitor and control manpower and tools to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and provide oversight of inventory activities
  • Schedule material and equipment deliveries to maintain project schedule
  • Attend meetings as required for the project
  • Complete daily reports, upload photos and find necessary documents
  • Enforce company disciplinary policies as required


You Should Have


  • Possess at least 10 years’ industry experience, including supervisory experience
  • Possess extensive experience in handling personnel issues
  • Possess excellent electrical, administrative and analytical skills
  • Possess OSHA 30-hour certification and knowledge of OSHA safety regulations
  • Possess or demonstrate ability to obtain Competent Person certification
  • Ability to read and understand project related documents in the English language
  • Ability to handle day-to-day tasks relating to work assignments and asset management
  • Ability to use current technology (i.e., computer, tablet, smartphone, Microsoft Teams, Procore, BIM)
  • Demonstrate foresight and problem-solving skills to make sound business decisions
  • Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy, make strategic decisions based on measurable criteria and comprehend technical data
  • Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand. Unscheduled overtime may be required, as necessary
  • Travel: Occasional travel to offsite meetings, regional offices, and jobsites, mostly during the workday (rare overnight travel). Must possess a valid driver’s license and able to safely travel throughout our region


Apply online: www.ColonialWebb.com/careers.

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.

Salary.com Estimation for Senior Electrical Superintendent in Richmond, VA
$182,095 to $215,742
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Senior Electrical Superintendent?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Senior Electrical Superintendent career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$192,036 - $238,554
Income Estimation: 
$209,044 - $279,337
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at ColonialWebb

  • ColonialWebb Glen Burnie, MD
  • Master Service Plumbers (or someone passionate about getting there) - we are looking for you! We have an exciting career opportunity for you to grow and ma... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • ColonialWebb Chesapeake, VA
  • Service Coordinator – Building Service ColonialWebb is seeking a highly organized, Excel-savvy Service Coordinator to support our Building Service team in ... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • ColonialWebb Dunn, NC
  • If you are tired of the same job site every day, love to travel and want a great career opportunity, we want you to apply. Our Industrial Refrigeration tea... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • ColonialWebb Gaithersburg, MD
  • ColonialWebb is seeking an enthusiastic Account Manager with a mechanical engineering or background with skilled trades. The Ideal Candidate Understands ap... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Senior Electrical Superintendent jobs in the Richmond, VA area that may be a better fit.

  • RealREPP Richmond, VA
  • The selected Electrical Superintendent will be a key addition to the mission critical team for projects valued at $20M-$100M in electrical scope. This posi... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical Henrico, VA
  • IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, is seeking a full-time Electrical Superintendent-Data Center in Richmond, Virginia. Job Summary Plan, supervise,... more
  • 27 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!