Senior Superintendent

Job Description

Senior Superintendent – Electrical Construction

The Senior Superintendent is the primary onsite leader responsible for overseeing field operations and ensuring the successful execution of large-scale electrical construction projects . This role manages multiple crews and subordinate supervisors on complex, ground-up projects—typically valued at $20 million or more —while ensuring that safety, quality, schedule, and productivity targets are consistently met.

The Senior Superintendent provides direct leadership to field personnel, coordinates with project management, and maintains strong relationships with clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations and enforce adherence to the company’s safety program, OSHA regulations, and site-specific requirements
• Oversee and direct Superintendents, Foremen, and field teams to ensure efficient, high-quality execution of work
• Manage daily project activities, schedules, manpower planning, and material coordination
• Attend and lead pre-construction, coordination, and progress meetings
• Review and maintain project schedules, forecasts, and labor productivity reports
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with Project Managers, engineers, and subcontractors
• Identify and resolve issues impacting schedule, quality, or budget (e.g., material shortages, productivity gaps, design conflicts)
• Monitor and enforce compliance with contract documents, drawings, and specifications
• Oversee change order preparation, as-built documentation, and progress reporting
• Conduct site inspections and accompany third-party or client inspectors during reviews
• Maintain high standards for site organization, quality control, and housekeeping
• Support project cost tracking, progress billing, and monthly forecasting in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Review RFI logs and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items
• Liaise with engineering, estimating, purchasing, logistics, and safety departments to ensure all project needs are met
• Motivate and maintain morale among field teams, subcontractors, and vendors
• Drive productivity improvements and ensure process consistency across field operations
• Ensure all work complies with applicable state and local regulatory requirements