Electrical Superintendent (Kansas City)

Overview

Oversees electrical construction field operations to ensure safety, schedule, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical installation
• safety oversight
• subcontractor management
• as‑built drawings
• material management
• instrument testing

Tasks

-Responsible for the oversight of the following project work activities: raceway, cable tray, electrical panels, duct bank, grounding, switchgear, transformers, low and medium voltage electrical equipment, wiring, motors, heat tracing, instrumentation, instrumentation calibrations, loop checks and point to point checks, and electrical and control testing. -Responsible for overall project safety. -Direct and manage subcontractor as necessary to comply with the established project schedule, and track and verify progress on an installed quantity and work hour basis. -Understand and execute the project scope and any changes that develop. -Responsible for the daily field construction of an individual project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company. -Complies with all policies and standards. -Develop a marked-up and as-built set of drawings to produce the record set documents, and answer RFIs with assistance from Assistant Project Manager or Field Engineer. -Verify the most current drawing revisions are being used in the field. -Responsible for overall supervision of construction effort, which includes: safety, productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, materials management, scheduling, engineering, and contractual performance of the project. -Coordinate with the QA/QC Manager to verify all welders on site are qualified to weld on the project. -Provide oversight of electrical and instrumentation installation. -Develop punch lists of items out of compliance or not completed. -Ensure field change orders are executed. -Complete daily field reports and take daily pictures to document construction progress. -Oversee craft supervision and project staffing as required. -Walk down all systems prior to, during, and post hydrostatic testing to verify compliance with drawings and specifications and signing off on completed system testing and restoration. -Collaborate with project management to develop and implement project procedures, working documents, and standards. -Verify material deliveries meet specifications and are being stored properly and required preventative maintenance and/or temporary heating is being performed by the subcontractor (this potentially is coordinated with the Materials Manager). -Assess future work activities and identify any concerns with work plans by utilizing subcontractors 3-week look ahead report. -Supervises and directs the daily efforts of the physical construction of the project through daily coordination of all field activities, subcontractor direction, and code/specification compliance. -Provide oversight of project site material and tool management. -Build effective client and subcontractor relationships. Interface with client representatives, A/E representatives, and other contractors. -Authorize purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc., under supervision of Construction Manager and Project Manager. -Conduct and record related tests and provide oversight for the calibration of instruments. -Reviews and audits site specific safety documentation, including Pre-Task Analysis (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs) on a regular basis. -Witness all equipment setting and alignment. -Responsible for subcontractor contractual compliance on designated electrical construction-related activities.

Requirements

• driving
• bachelor's
• isometric
• microsoft
• leadership
• safety

What You Bring

-Must be able to meet company's driving requirements. -High School Diploma/GED and 11 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on electrical projects. -Bachelor's degree and 7 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on electrical projects. -Associate's degree and 9 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on electrical projects. -Read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&ID's. -Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite. -Must have excellent communication skills, strong leadership skills, and a strong safety background.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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