Electrical Superintendent - Transit

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth. 

Location

This position is located at project sites in the GTA and will be required to work on projects all across the area.  

Responsibilities

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.
  
  

Qualifications

•    A minimum of five years experience as General Foreman or Superintendent supporting large transit related construction 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 rail related electrical systems.
•    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.