Electrical Superintendent

• Electrical industrial construction project coordination
• 8-month project with good possibility of extension and subsequent projects
• Location in the continental USA - to be announced
• Contract role, full-time on-site.
• Good hourly rate with weekly overtime.
• Lodging and meals & incidentals per diems will apply for out-of-towners.
• Flexibility to travel or relocate as needed for projects across the continental U.S.

NOTE: This position is available to U.S. or Canadian citizens or U.S. permanent residents
only.

JOB SUMMARY:

A major client is asking us to provide a superintendent to oversee electrical portions of a new industrial construction project. The superintendent will oversee and coordinate electrical subcontractor activities to assure compliance with the project scope, schedule, and budget. The superintendent will work in a plant construction environment under the direction of the client’s Project Manager on site. This role requires strong electrical project expertise and excellent coordination skills with design engineers, subcontractors, end clien t engineers, site supervisors, and other project stakeholders.
CONTRACT TYPE: 1099 Independent Contractor
REIMBURSEMENT: Good hourly rate with weekly OT, plus per diems for out-of- owners
LOCATION: Continental USA – to be announced
START DATE: mid-June, 2025
DURATION: 8 months with good possibility of extension and/or subsequent projects

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Electro-mechanical Engineering (OR solid training and experience managing industrial electrical installations).
• Minimum of 8 years of electrical project oversight experience in similar facility construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction processes, laws, standards, and regulations.
• Successful background maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes.
• Strong electrical background in industrial construction or manufacturing is required.
• Good understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and change management.
• Prior experience managing portions of commercial or industrial project scopes of at least $15M in value.
• Experience in the automotive industry is strongly preferred but not required.
• Technical familiarity with the following types of facilities systems:
  o Medium-, and low-voltage industrial power distribution, including substations and switchgear, transformers, cables, cable trays, and terminations
  o Power and control systems for fire alarms, boilers, pumps, air compressors, HVAC, highting, lifting systems, etc.
  o Industrial interior and exterior lighting
  o Fire protection, cameras, data, and security systems

o Knowledge and experience with control system components and wiring would be beneficial. PLC programming will not be required.

• Ability to read and interpret single-line wiring diagrams, schematic wiring diagrams, electrical equipment location drawings, plan drawings, installation detail drawings, etc.
• Ability to read and understand calculations and studies for electrical power systems, such as short circuit studies and electrical coordination studies.
• Ability to verify electrical drawings and installations for compliance with customer, industry, and government standards and specs.
• Familiarity with Gantt chart scheduling, and identification and mitigation of schedule risks.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork, maintain a professional demeanor, and foster positive relationships inside and outside the team.

Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

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• Are you an American or Canadian citizen, or are you a US permanent resident?

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• Are you willing to work on a contract basis (W-9/1099)?

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• Are you local to Lake Orion, MI, or are you willing to relocate?

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• Since the project location is to be determined, are you open to traveling or relocating within the continental U.S. as needed?

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• Are you willing to work in a construction environment, supporting a project team on site?

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• Do you hold an Electrical, Electronics, Electro-mechanical, or Mechatronics Associate’s / Bachelor’s degree?

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• Have you worked on industrial manufacturing capital projects (in industries such as automotive, tire, rubber, plastic, aircraft or steel)? If so, for which industries?

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• Have you managed medium- and low-voltage power distribution projects for industrial manufacturing equipment? If so, please explain.

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• Have you managed or coordinated the work of electrical contractors to ensure that they completed the work safely, on time, on budget, and according to spec? If so, how many years of experience do you have with that type of work?

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• Do you have experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and processes? If so, what types of equipment?

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• Do you have experience working on industrial construction projects, particularly in manufacturing-related industries such as automotive, tire, rubber, plastics, aircraft, or steel? If so, please specify the industries and describe the types of projects you’ve worked on.

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• How many years of experience do you have overseeing electrical aspects of industrial construction?

Work Location: In perso

• Interface with electrical sub-contractors to manage risks and ensure that electrical work is completed safely, to specifications, on time, and on-budget.
• Thoroughly understand the design details, budget estimate, job scope, and schedule.
• Read and understand all electrical bid and construction packages, including scopes of work, specifications, and drawings.
• Help to lead sub-contractor bid review and progress meetings.
• Effectively manage communications between subcontractors, client engineers, and others to coordinate the work and resolve issues.
• Review and approve progress invoices and change requests.
• Assure that all electrical work meets client requirements and specifications.
• Check key deliverables such as scope of supply, quality, workmanship, and functionality to ensure that systems are ready for use.
• Perform administrative tasks including scheduling, budget management & cost control, weekly reports, etc.
• Verify that all equipment drawings, operation & maintenance manuals and spare part lists have been received.
• Sign-off on new electrical systems and manage punchlists.
• Collect and maintain “as-built” information to reflect any changes made during construction.
• Standard working time will be 5-1/2 days per week. Other hours may be required to meet deadlines or during the start-up and testing of new systems.
  Overall, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of projects that drive significant growth and innovation within the organization and serve our client’s needs.