Electrical Superintendent

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH.  With extensive capabilities that include off-site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting, we are committed to delivering best-in-class solutions to our clients. Serving a diverse range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, and food and beverage, McGraw Kokosing provides comprehensive services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for both new and existing facilities.  Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have consistently prioritized safety and quality, striving to lead the industry in delivering exceptional results for our customers. Additionally, our preconstruction services include risk assessments, budget validation, 3D modeling, and more, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients' expectations every step of the way.

Job Description:

The Electrical Superintendent role will be leading electrical teams for large scale projects.  They will lead projects from preconstruction through final completion.  They are directly responsible for safety and quality, client relations, project budget, schedule and job controls, vendor management, submittals and procedures.

Summary:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction activities for electrical industrial projects.
• Project types range from Steel/Manufacturing, Power, Data Centers, and various MEP related projects across a wide variety of industries and clients.
• Typical workload volume is overseeing one large project or a couple/several smaller projects.
• Ensures that project goals are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
• Manages Project Engineers, General Foreman, and Foremen who supervise construction employees; charged with overall direction, coordination and evaluation of team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set a Safety 24/7 culture for your crews.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate construction activities.
• Lead construction projects from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, and coordination. Help create and maintain project schedule to meet milestones and budgets.
• Ensure Team Members have the appropriate resources (equipment, material, information etc.)
• Provide expertise and knowledge to Team Members as needed. Help plan difficult construction. Assist with start-up and closeout problems.
• Work with Project Manager and Director on all personnel-related issues and actions in accordance with company policies and government laws.
• Identify and minimize obstacles throughout the construction process.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan, assign duties/responsibilities and authority.
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine the timeframe, funding limitations, project procedures, staffing requirements, and available resources to various phases of project.
• Reviews status reports from project personnel and modifies schedules/plans as needed.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of subcontractors.
• Understands and is able to analyze and execute CPM-based project schedules.
• Represent company in Owner progress meetings.
• Lead project team in daily field coordination meeting, weekly block schedule meeting and monthly safety kickoff meeting.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• Supervisory responsibilities, in accordance with policies and applicable laws, include interviewing/hiring; training; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding/disciplining; addressing complaints/resolving problems.

Education and Experience:

• 10 years field experience with a background as a skilled tradesperson OR bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or construction management plus 7 years field experience.
• 4-year engineering or construction management degree or equivalent technical experience progressing through the ranks as a Journeyman to Foreman to a Superintendent.
• Prior experience working on union projects, strongly preferred.
   

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent people and business skills; strong customer service orientation, high energy level.
• Field focused, execution driven with safety as a core value.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and plan over a 1-3-year time span.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Must be able to understand and interpret safety laws, company policies/standards, and labor collective bargaining agreements.
• Must have a thorough understanding of basic and complex construction management processes and building techniques.
• Must be able to lead and work as part of a team.
• Must have prior direct profit and loss responsibility and accountability.
• Excellent organizational leadership, and analytical skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution; sound judgment.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide cross section of individuals.
• Understand and interpret safety laws and company policies/standards.
• Apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities vital.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self-performing trade disciplines.

BENEFITS:
McGraw Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

McGraw Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.