Electrical Superintendent

Electrical Superintendent – Houston, TX

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority: Senior Field Leadership / Superintendent

Compensation: Competitive base salary + benefits

A well-established electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations on commercial electrical construction projects in the Houston area.

This person will serve as the primary on-site leader, managing field crews, coordinating schedules, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring electrical work is completed on time, within budget, and according to project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily electrical field operations across commercial construction projects
• Supervise electrical crews, foremen, subcontractors, and site personnel
• Coordinate project schedules with project managers, other trades, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Ensure work is completed according to drawings, specifications, electrical codes, and company standards
• Monitor manpower, material needs, equipment usage, and job site productivity
• Conduct regular site inspections to maintain quality control and resolve deficiencies
• Lead safety meetings and ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety policies
• Identify and troubleshoot jobsite issues, including design conflicts, material delays, or field coordination challenges
• Communicate project progress, delays, and updates to project managers and stakeholders
• Maintain daily reports, manpower logs, material usage records, and project documentation
• Support project closeout, inspections, punch lists, as builts, and warranty documentation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical field leadership experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, Electrical Foreman, or similar role
• Experience managing commercial electrical construction projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, blueprints, specifications, and electrical schematics
• Ability to lead field crews, coordinate with other trades, and keep projects moving efficiently
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and local electrical/building codes
• Experience with project documentation, schedules, manpower planning, and material coordination
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, Journeyman Electrician, or Master Electrician credentials are preferred
• Familiarity with tools such as Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project, or similar construction software is a plus

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off