Requisition ID: 176899
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District
Department: Field Supervision
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead airport lighting projects across the GTA. This role involves supervising electrical crews, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring safety and quality standards on-site. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underground and above-ground electrical systems and experience coordinating with contractors and suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of five years experience as General Foreman or Superintendent supporting large airport lighting system projects.
• Management of union labor a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of directing and supervising electrical crews.
• Broad understanding of technical electrical systems, including but not limited to:
• Underground layout and installation.
• Familiarity with airport lighting systems is a must.
• Above ground systems layout and installations, including but not limited to:
• Conduit installations within hazardous locations.
• Cable tray systems.
• Cable pulling in conduit and tray.
• Experience managing 20-50 craft employees at one time.
• Prepared to attend meetings with customers and owners/general contractors.
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills.
• Adapt to new surroundings and new people.
• Must be able to access all points of a construction site.
• Must be able to work with a team and provide input.
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Willing to travel to projects all across the GTA regardless of what side of town or area.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
  We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

• Electrical Superintendents’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Supervise construction projects.
• Perform daily inspections of work performed.
• Act as liaison and coordinator between contractors.
• Solve problems that arise.
• Establish budgetary guidelines for the job, and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
• Provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Establish quality standards of all jobs, and ensure that all quality assurance and company standards are being met.
• Develop and manage job schedules (e.g., three week, 90 day, man loading), coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers, and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately.