Electrical Superintendent - Data Centers
Electrical Superintendent - Data Centers
Indianapolis, IN | Monday-Friday On-Site | Travel Allowance Provided
The Opportunity
An established international construction and engineering contractor is looking for an experienced Electrical Superintendent to support the delivery of a major mission critical project in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This position will take ownership of electrical field activities, working closely with project leadership, electrical subcontractors and other trades to ensure the electrical scope is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with the overall construction schedule.
The position is on-site Monday through Friday, with a travel allowance provided for candidates travelling or working away from home.
The Role
As Electrical Superintendent, you will oversee day-to-day electrical construction activities and play a key role in coordinating the electrical package with the wider project.
Responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating electrical construction activities across the project.
- Managing electrical subcontractors and monitoring field performance.
- Reviewing electrical drawings, specifications and installation requirements.
- Coordinating electrical work with mechanical, structural and architectural trades.
- Managing daily field priorities, sequencing and manpower requirements.
- Developing and maintaining short-term look-ahead schedules.
- Monitoring electrical progress against key project milestones.
- Identifying potential clashes, delays and constructability issues before they impact the schedule.
- Overseeing electrical QA/QC and ensuring installations meet project requirements.
- Coordinating inspections, testing and documentation.
- Maintaining high safety standards across electrical field operations.
- Supporting RFIs, field changes and coordination with engineering and design teams.
- Monitoring material and equipment deliveries to ensure alignment with the construction schedule.
- Supporting energization, testing, commissioning and project turnover activities.
- Providing regular progress updates to the Project Manager and wider project leadership team.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- 7-10+ years of construction experience, with a strong focus on electrical systems and field operations.
- Previous experience working as an Electrical Superintendent, MEP Superintendent, Electrical General Foreman or similar field leadership position.
- Experience managing large electrical subcontractors and complex scopes of work.
- Strong understanding of electrical drawings, specifications and construction sequencing.
- Experience coordinating electrical installations with other trades.
- Strong knowledge of construction safety, QA/QC and field documentation.
- Ability to manage schedules, manpower and subcontractor performance.
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Data center, mission critical, advanced manufacturing or large-scale industrial experience is highly desirable.
- OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training would be advantageous.
- Willingness to work on-site Monday through Friday.
Systems & Software
Experience with tools such as the following would be beneficial:
- Procore or similar construction management software
- Bluebeam
- Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Office
Location & Travel
- Project location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- On-site Monday through Friday
- Travel allowance provided
- Site-based position supporting a major mission critical construction project
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- Performance-related bonus opportunity
- Health and dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Travel allowance
- Exposure to a major, technically complex mission critical project
Why This Opportunity?
This would be a strong opportunity for an experienced Electrical Superintendent looking to take ownership of electrical delivery on a major construction project. The role offers significant responsibility across electrical subcontractor management, scheduling, coordination, QA/QC, testing and commissioning, while working alongside an experienced project delivery team.
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