What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Electrical Superintendent (Traveling) position at SCS- Specialized Construction Services?
Corporate Office: San Antonio, Texas
Project Locations: Throughout the United States (Travel Required)
Build projects that matter. Lead crews that set the standard.
SCS (Specialized Construction Services) is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Superintendent to lead field operations on complex industrial electrical projects throughout the United States. While our corporate office is based in San Antonio, Texas, this is a full-time traveling position supporting projects nationwide.
Our work includes:
- Industrial manufacturing facilities
- Mining and material handling
- Utility and renewable power
- High-voltage substations
- Medium-voltage distribution systems
- Large industrial expansions
- Greenfield and brownfield projects
We're looking for a superintendent who enjoys solving difficult problems, building strong teams, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, and with pride.
Position Summary
The Industrial Electrical Superintendent is responsible for the complete field execution of assigned projects.
This individual serves as the on-site leader responsible for safety, quality, productivity, manpower, scheduling, customer relationships, subcontractor coordination, and successful project execution.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable coordinating with engineers and project managers, leading craft personnel, and communicating directly with owners.
Responsibilities
- Lead all field electrical construction activities from mobilization through commissioning for a project
- Develop and execute weekly and daily work plans
- Plan manpower requirements and crew assignments
- Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, QA/QC, and safety
- Maintain production while ensuring quality and safety expectations are exceeded
- Coordinate outages, shutdowns, tie-ins, energization activities, and startup support
- Ensure installation complies with contract documents, specifications, NEC, NESC, OSHA, MSHA, and project standards
- Review drawings and identify conflicts before work begins
- Manage subcontractors and specialty contractors
- Maintain daily reports, look-ahead schedules, and productivity tracking
- Coordinate material deliveries and equipment requirements
- Identify changes in scope and communicate potential change orders immediately
- Participate in owner meetings and planning sessions
- Mentor foremen and develop future field leaders
- Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Typical Project Experience
Experience in several of the following is strongly preferred:
- Medium-voltage distribution
- Power transformers
- Breakers and switchgear
- Protective relaying
- Ground grid installation
- Cable tray systems
- Underground duct banks
- Industrial MCCs
- Motor installations
- Instrumentation
- Fiber optic systems
- Industrial controls
- Conveyor systems
- Material handling facilities
- Mining operations
- Cement plants
- Power generation
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Data centers
- Commissioning and startup support
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years industrial electrical construction experience
- Minimum 3 years in a superintendent or lead foreman role
- Strong ability to read construction drawings and specifications
- Experience managing crews of 20 to 100 electricians
- Strong scheduling and planning skills
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience using Autodesk, Vista, P6, Bluebeam, or similar software is preferred
- OSHA 30 required (or ability to obtain)
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States, as this is a traveling position
We're looking for leaders who:
- Own problems instead of assigning blame
- Think several weeks ahead
- Keep crews productive without sacrificing safety
- Communicate honestly with owners and project management
- Maintain organized jobsites
- Develop younger electricians
- Hold themselves and others accountable
- Represent the company professionally
Compensation
SCS offers a competitive compensation package including:
- Competitive salary (open to negotiation based on experience and qualifications)
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle (position dependent)
- Per diem
- Health benefits
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Advancement opportunities as our industrial operations continue to grow
Why SCS?
We're building more than projects. We're building a premier industrial construction organization.
Our goal is to become one of the most respected industrial contractors in the country by hiring exceptional people who take pride in their work, care about their teammates, and refuse to accept average.
If you're looking for a company where your leadership will make a real impact, we'd like to talk.
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $60