Senior Superintendent
As the primary jobsite supervisor, you will oversee the installation, alteration, and repair of electrical systems while directing multiple superintendents, foremen, and crews. This role requires experience managing electrical construction projects valued at $20 million or more, typically involving ground-up construction and complex trade coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Safety
Lead implementation of Walker’s safety program and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific requirements.
Participate in incident investigations, document corrective actions, and ensure timely follow-up.
Review safety documentation and coordinate regulatory inspections, investigations, and licensing matters.
Field Leadership
Direct superintendents, foremen, field personnel, and subcontractors.
Communicate work plans, expectations, potential challenges, and contingency plans.
Resolve issues involving productivity, trade coordination, material shortages, and field conditions.
Build effective relationships with clients, general contractors, inspectors, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Promote accountability, teamwork, productivity, and morale.
Planning and Project Execution
Partner with the Senior Project Manager or Division Manager to plan, organize, and execute assigned projects.
Assess project scope, schedules, staffing, equipment, and material requirements.
Establish work sequences and coordinate electrical construction with other trades.
Attend preconstruction and construction meetings.
Maintain project forecasts and schedules to ensure labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors are available when needed.
Monitor construction progress and address issues that could affect schedule, budget, or quality.
Review requests for information (RFIs) and coordinate with engineering, estimating, purchasing, logistics, safety, and quality control teams.
Cost Control and Administration
Oversee preparation of change quotations for review and presentation to clients or general contractors.
Coordinate approved change-order work and ensure changes are reflected in as-built drawings.
Assist with monthly cost reports, progress billing, labor tracking, equipment costs, and project financial reviews.
Document additional work and back charges, code invoices, and maintain accurate project records.
Complete required startup and tool or equipment transfer documentation.
Assist with percent-complete assessments for monthly invoicing and job cost reporting.
Quality Control
Ensure work complies with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, drawings, specifications, and Walker’s quality standards.
Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance with contractual obligations.
Review inspection reports, coordinate corrective work, and document resolution of deficiencies.
Implement processes that improve productivity and installation quality.
Required Qualifications
At least 10 years of experience as an Electrical or Industrial Superintendent, or in related construction roles.
Experience leading large electrical construction projects valued at $20 million or more.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, and cost control.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Working knowledge of project contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong organizational, time management, math, and accounting skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently and across project teams while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to travel as needed.
Preferred Experience
Experience with heavy construction infrastructure projects, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, power plants, data centers, or other mission-critical facilities.
Work Schedule and Environment
Work is performed at active construction sites alongside employees, subcontractors, and other trades.
Work involves varying weather conditions and construction site environments.
Physical Requirements
Frequently stand, walk, reach, and use hands to handle materials, tools, and equipment.
Access construction work areas, climb ladders, and use stairways of three or more flights.
Frequently bend, kneel, crawl, and reach.
Frequently lift, move, or handle materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Read drawings and assess spatial relationships, with visual abilities that include focus, color recognition, and depth perception.
Operate a vehicle as required for assigned duties.
This posting summarizes the position’s primary responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.