Bechtel

Electrical Superintendent

Bechtel$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 8-10 years of relevant experience (or 12-14 years without the degree).
  • Extensive experience with low-, medium-, and high-voltage cable systems.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical codes, safety practices, and lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; preferred experience with Setroute and TW systems.
  • Ability to utilize 3D modeling tools like Navisworks and Universal Plane Viewer.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate electrical construction activities on complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Enforce project safety and quality standards rigorously on-site.
  • Develop and manage a 90-day execution plan and weekly look-ahead schedules.
  • Oversee labor productivity through Performance Factor tracking and resource adjustments.
  • Review construction methods and manning plans to ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Support field engineers and crew by interpreting technical documents and resolving on-site challenges.

Benefits

  • Robust benefits package aimed at employee growth and well-being.
  • Programs designed to enhance corporate culture and teamwork.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and training programs.
  • Time off policies to promote work-life balance and recharge.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 293022
  • Relocation Authorized: International - Family
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: New Albany, OH


Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead and organize planning, safety, quality, and technical activities for the electrical scope of work on a complex project with multiple stakeholders. You will directly manage and coordinate direct-hire electrical crews, providing day-to-day supervision, workface planning, and field execution guidance. Your leadership will ensure electrical installations are sequenced to align with the overall project schedule, while work methods are planned and executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design requirements, codes, and quality standards. #LI-SM2

Major Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for leading and coordinating direct hire electrical construction activities on mid-size projects of moderate to high complexity, involving multiple stakeholders.
  • This role requires hands-on experience with low-, medium-, and high-voltage cable systems, a strong understanding of critical electrical safety requirements, and active enforcement of project safety and quality standards.
  • Ability to develop and manage a 90-day execution plan and a 3 week look-ahead schedule, oversee labor productivity through Performance Factor (earned vs. burned hours) tracking, and adjusts resources as needed to meet schedule and cost objectives.
  • Responsibilities include planning and supervising field execution, reviewing construction methods and manning plans, ensuring materials and equipment are available, and verifying installations comply with engineering drawings, specifications, and vendor requirements.
  • The role also supports Field Engineers, Foremen, and Craft Professionals by interpreting technical documents, resolving field issues, and coordinating with Engineering and Design to address constructability and execution challenges


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Requires strong working knowledge of electrical codes and standards, comprehensive electrical safety practices, and demonstrated expertise in lockout/tagout procedures, along with a solid understanding of the key drivers of construction productivity. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and the broader Microsoft Office suite is required, with preferred experience using Setroute and TW systems, as well as the ability to navigate and utilize 3D models through tools such as Navisworks and Universal Plane Viewer.
  • Must be physically capable of performing regular field inspections and project walk-downs, including extensive walking on active construction sites, accessing ladders and scaffolding, working at heights with fall protection, traversing uneven or elevated surfaces, wearing required PPE, and maneuvering in tight or confined spaces as required by the work.


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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