Electrical Area Superintendent opportunity in Johnson City, TN.
Position Summary
The Electrical Area Superintendent will oversee electrical construction activities on a large-scale industrial construction project. This position will be responsible for coordinating and supervising field electrical work, ensuring construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements.
The Electrical Area Superintendent will provide day-to-day field leadership, coordinate subcontractors and craft personnel, and work closely with construction management, engineering, and other disciplines to maintain project progress and resolve field issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee daily electrical construction activities, supervising subcontractors, foremen, and craft personnel.
Manage installation of electrical distribution systems, conduit, cable trays, wiring, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, and associated equipment.
Coordinate electrical work with engineering, construction management, and other trades to maintain project schedules.
Review drawings, specifications, and work packages to ensure proper field execution.
Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, productivity, and construction progress.
Conduct field inspections to verify installation quality and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Identify and resolve construction issues, scheduling conflicts, and field challenges.
Support electrical testing, commissioning, energization, and system turnover activities.
Enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and project-specific safety requirements.
Participate in construction planning, coordination meetings, and progress reporting.
Qualifications:
10+ years of electrical construction experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
Experience overseeing electrical installations on large-scale industrial construction projects.
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, power distribution, and installation methods.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and work packages.
Experience supervising electrical crews and subcontractors while coordinating multiple work activities.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and applicable construction safety standards.
Experience with electrical testing, commissioning, startup, and system turnover.
Familiarity with construction scheduling and project management systems.
Strong leadership, communication, scheduling, and problem-solving skills.
Other Job Requirements:
• United States Citizenship
If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
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