Electrical General Superintendent (Data Center)

Position Summary

The General Superintendent is the senior field executive responsible for leading large, complex electrical construction projects, typically ground-up in nature. This role provides overall operational leadership for field execution, safety performance, labor strategy, and technical oversight across multiple project teams and supervisory layers. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strong leadership presence, strategic judgment, and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership for field operations, ensuring projects are staffed, executed, and delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop superintendents and field leadership, setting clear expectations for performance, accountability, and professional growth while fostering a strong safety culture.
• Serve as the senior technical authority in the field, supporting complex construction sequencing, startup activities, and resolution of critical technical or operational challenges.
• Drive project planning and execution, including participation in conceptual development, scheduling, labor forecasting, cost tracking, and quality control programs.
• Ensure accurate and timely labor, cost, and performance reporting while proactively identifying and mitigating risks related to safety, schedule, quality, and customer impact.
• Partner closely with safety leadership to implement safety programs, lead incident investigations, and champion Operational Risk Management initiatives that reduce incidents and increase employee engagement.
• Authorize and oversee workforce decisions, including hiring, staffing adjustments, performance management, coaching, and corrective actions aligned with operational needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, general contractors, owners, and internal stakeholders through effective communication, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee procurement and coordination of materials and resources to support uninterrupted project execution.
• Support the development and delivery of supervisory and technical training, including Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) training as applicable.
• Travel as required, typically less than 25%, depending on project needs.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support projects, operations, and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced education or technical training strongly preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive construction labor and field leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills & Leadership Capabilities

• Deep expertise in electrical construction methods, systems, and technologies, with working knowledge of mechanical, interiors, controls, and technology scopes.
• Advanced knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements; OSHA 30 certification required or obtained within six months of hire.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse field teams and multiple supervisory layers in fast-paced, high-risk environments.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team-development skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer-facing, and negotiation abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate issues, resolve complex problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong scheduling, forecasting, and organizational capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn project and workforce management systems.
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) skills preferred.
• Employment contingent upon meeting all jobsite access and client requirements with no outstanding restrictions.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $180,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• What is the largest data center project you have been involved in?
• How many years of data center experience do you have?

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $180,000 - $240,000