Senior Superintendent (Commercial Electrical)

Description

A Senior Superintendent is the primary jobsite supervisor with operational responsibility for employees involved in the installation, alteration, addition, and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment for large, typically ground up projects requiring complex coordination of multiple subordinate supervisors and crews. This level is capable of supervising large scale commercial projects with a minimum of 10 years total experience.

• Oversee the implementation of Walker’s safety program, adherence to OSHA rules and regulations, and compliance with site-specific safety requirements for all Walker-related personnel, including employees, subcontractors, and visitors.
• Ensure that all change orders are properly executed and indicated on as-built plans.
• Accompany inspectors on project reviews.
• Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews. Ensure timely responses and document actions/corrections.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies.
• Coordinate and participate in all site-specific OSHA inspections, investigations, claims, as well as any other government inspection and licensing issues.
• Liaison with engineering, estimating and planning to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications and schedule.
• Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, material shortages, etc.).
• Implement processes to improve productivity and product quality.
• Oversee subcontractor productivity and ensure contractual obligations are honored.
• Keep the progress schedule current. Assist Senior Project Manager in calculating percent completion on items for monthly invoicing and of labor for each job cost report.
• Review all other safety-related documentation in a timely manner.
• Attend pre-construction and construction meetings.
• Establish ways to motivate and keep personnel/subcontractors/suppliers, service providers’ productivity and morale at a high level.
• Assist in monthly costing reports under the supervision of a Senior PM or Division Manager.
• Determine production sequence. Coordinate assigned work with work of different crafts, contractors and subcontractors.
• Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work, schedule and resources necessary to successfully complete a project.
• Ensure all work being performed adheres to State Regulatory Code and Requirements.
• Code invoices, document additional work and back charges, maintain accurate as-built drawings and complete start-up and tool/equipment transfer forms.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager with financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client.
• Review inspection reports and document resolutions to deficiencies.
• Maintain good relationships with inspectors, architects, engineers, subcontractors and other key people connected with the project.
• Maintain and update the project forecast to ensure that materials have been ordered and scheduled for delivery.
• Oversee the preparation of any and all change quotations for presentation to the Client and/or General Contractor.
• Monitor construction activities in conjunction with the Senior Project Manager, Superintendent, and Foreman to ensure project is being built on schedule, and within budget.
• Communicate frequently with company personnel and subcontractors. Ensure they understand the work, the planned approach and any potential problem areas (with a back-up plan).
• Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures within company guidelines, and under supervision.
• Review RFI logs continuously and identify any issues that might affect the project.
• Plan and organize a project under the directions of a Senior Project Manager or Division Manager.
• Provide leadership and direction to Superintends and Foreman. Ensure they are efficiently completing assigned duties.
• Liaison with other departments (logistics, purchasing, quality control, safety, engineering, etc.) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule.

Requirements

• Ability to travel as needed.
• Working knowledge of terms and conditions of project contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Strong organization, time management, and verbal/written communication skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross functional team
• Familiarity with and ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
• Must possess strong decision making, problem solving, leadership and management abilities
• Strong math and accounting skills
• 10+ years of Electrical Commercial Superintendent or related work experience
• Industry experience working with heavy construction infrastructure projects ranging from water and waste water treatment facilities, power plants, as well as data centers or other mission critical facilities preferred
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance