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Electrical Construction Superintendent

Opitz Bürotechnik
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026
The Electrical Construction Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all field operations related to electrical construction projects. This role leads electrical crews, ensures work is performed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with project specifications, codes, and quality standards. The Superintendent serves as the primary on-site leader, coordinating with senior superintendent, project management, subcontractors, inspectors, and clients to successfully deliver projects from start to completion. In this role you may be required to travel up to 100% of the time.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Field Leadership & Supervision
  • Lead, supervise, and coordinate electrical foremen, journeymen, apprentices, and subcontractors on job sites
  • Assign daily work activities and manpower to meet project schedules and productivity goals
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork in the field

Project Execution

  • Plan and sequence electrical work in coordination with the project schedule Review drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure accurate installation
  • Identify and resolve constructability issues in the field
  • Monitor progress and adjust resources as needed to maintain schedule

Safety & Compliance

  • Enforce all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety plans
  • Conduct daily jobsite safety meetings and inspections
  • Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC, local codes, and project requirements

Quality Control

  • Maintain high workmanship standards and ensure installations meet contract documents
  • Perform regular inspections of work in progress and completed work
  • Coordinate inspections with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)

Coordination & Communication

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical field operations
  • Coordinate with other trades to minimize conflicts and delays
  • Communicate labor needs, schedule updates, and field conditions to project management

Documentation & Reporting

  • Track manpower, daily reports, and productivity
  • Assist with material planning, deliveries, and inventory control
  • Support project close-out activities, including punch lists and as-built documentation

Qualifications:

Required

  • 7 years of experience in electrical construction, including leadership or supervisory roles
  • Strong knowledge of commercial and/or industrial electrical systems
  • Thorough understanding of NEC, OSHA, and local electrical codes
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Proven ability to lead crews and manage field operations effectively
  • Valid Driver's License Required

Preferred

  • Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician
  • Experience as an Electrical Superintendent on large-scale projects
  • OSHA 30 certification
  • Strong computer skills (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Office, or similar)

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed mainly in an indoor and outdoor setting with exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, and travel from site to site.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and field environment (construction site); to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs without assistance and greater than 50lbs with assistance; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

EOE - Vets/Disabilities

Hoar does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Hoar without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Hoar.

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