Electrical Superintendent

Position Overview

As an Electrical Superintendent, you will be responsible for the direction, completion, and financial outcome of electrical construction operations. This person will effectively direct and supervise the work of project electricians, engineers, and other project personnel to establish operational priorities and maintain effective relationships with owners, subcontractors, etc.

District Overview

Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, and an industry leader in transit and rail systems’ construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. MEC specializes in the installation of Overhead Contact Systems (OCS), Traction Power Substations (TPSS), Signaling and Train Control, Communications, and Control Centers.

At MEC we maintain our commitment to hire the best people, provide the training needed to keep up with the demands of today’s work environment, and the opportunities to grow and advance within our organization. As the most experienced installer of rail and transit systems in North America, MEC takes pride in being recognized as the Systems Contractor of Choice delivering innovative solutions through aligning our technical expertise with our client’s objectives. We self-perform most disciplines providing time, cost, and scheduling efficiencies, as well as in-house expertise, resulting in seamless performance for our clients.

Location

This person will work on a large transit rail project in Ottawa, ON.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for ensuring project meets / exceeds financial objectives by overseeing and monitoring each stage of development.
• Coordinates daily / weekly meetings with other superintendents and project engineers to develop project means / methods, schedule contracting needs, and long lead delivery times.
• Manage electrical field operations and work sequence in conjunction with the Project Manager.
• Oversee and approve monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections. Review, approve, and negotiate change orders.
• Establish work plans and staffing needs for each phase of the project, work closely with Project Manager and HR team to manage relationship with staff and craft employees.
• Form and lead an effective project management team, define, and delegate management responsibilities and set goals.
• Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.
• Be an effective leader and communicate with department leads and other project personnel regarding work scopes.
• Ensure electricians and engineers understand and execute work as required by client / project specifications.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production is always maintained.
• Responsible for project closeout : securing loose ends by finishing paperwork, obtaining retainages, supporting supervisors, and expediting claims.

Qualifications

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Other Requirements :

Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and / or location) 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.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, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.