What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Superintendent position at iStaff?
We are seeking an experienced
Electrical Superintendent
to lead and oversee all electrical construction activities across large-scale industrial project sites. This individual will serve as the primary field leader for electrical subcontractors—ensuring safe execution, adherence to quality standards, and alignment with technical specifications and project schedules.
The Electrical Superintendent will work closely with project managers, engineers, and other trade superintendents to drive daily field progress, maintain strict safety compliance, and support successful delivery of complex industrial installations.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee all electrical subcontractors to ensure safe, high-quality installation of electrical systems.
- Review electrical drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals to confirm technical accuracy.
- Monitor daily field activities to ensure subcontractors follow required sequencing and meet schedule milestones.
- Perform regular field walks to identify risks, deficiencies, and required corrective actions.
- Enforce strict compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, site-specific protocols, and company safety standards.
- Participate in daily safety meetings, JHAs, and toolbox talks.
- Verify proper lockout/tagout procedures, energized work controls, and temporary power requirements.
- Ensure all electrical installations meet project specifications, industry codes, and internal quality expectations.
- Support commissioning and start-up efforts by validating readiness, documentation, and QA/QC testing.
- Coordinate inspections with AHJs, third-party testing agencies, and internal quality teams.
- Collaborate with general contractors, engineers, and project managers to maintain alignment on priorities.
- Communicate field issues, schedule risks, material needs, and manpower requirements.
- Assist with logistics related to equipment deliveries, temporary power routing, and on-site coordination.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, field logs, inspection records, and safety documentation.
- Provide progress tracking updates and assist project controls teams with percent-complete reporting.
- Review subcontractor change requests and provide field-level validation when necessary.
Required Qualifications
- 10 years supervising electrical subcontractors on industrial, manufacturing, or large commercial construction projects.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, grounding, raceways, equipment installation, and high/low voltage distribution.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive subcontractor performance and maintain a safe work environment.
- Experience with construction software (Procore, Bluebeam preferred).
- Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet site access requirements.