Electrical Superintendent - MEC Transportation
Washington, DC, US Seattle, WA, US
Requisition ID: 112384
Job Level: Mid Level
Department: Construction Operations
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
District Overview
Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. Since our founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Mass. Electric Construction’s philosophy has been to pursue electrical projects that require a higher level of technical and logistical skill. MEC has a 65-year tradition of outstanding performance on some of the nation’s most high-profile transportation projects. To date we have completed over $5 billion of transportation projects throughout North America. With our skilled and dedicated personnel, combined with cutting edge equipment, installation methods, and project controls, MEC is setting new standards across every aspect of the market.
Location
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
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
- Management of union labor a plus
- Direct and supervise crews
- Broad understanding of technical electrical systems, including :underground layout and installation, Instrumentation installation
- 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 and relocate on an as needed basis; nationwide
- Able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC
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Transportation, Construction, Electrical, Instrumentation, QA, Engineering, Quality