Electrical Superintendent

Company Overview

McGraw Kokosing is a leading industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. We provide off‑site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting for a range of industries including steel, power, oil and gas, and food and beverage. Our services encompass planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects, with a commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Job Description

The Electrical Superintendent will lead electrical teams on large scale projects from pre‑construction through final completion. Responsibilities include safety, quality, client relations, project budget, schedule, job controls, vendor management, submittals, and procedures.

Summary

• Plans, directs, and coordinates construction activities for electrical industrial projects.
• Project types include steel/ manufacturing, power, data centers, and MEP related projects across diverse industries and clients.
• Typically oversees one large project or multiple smaller projects.
• Ensures project goals are achieved within time and funding parameters.
• Manages Project Engineers, General Foreman, and Foremen who supervise construction employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set a safety 24/7 culture for crews.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client to facilitate construction activities.
• Lead construction projects from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, and coordination.
• Ensure team members have appropriate resources (equipment, material, information).
• Provide expertise and knowledge to team members as needed; assist with startup and closeout problems.
• Work with Project Manager and Director on personnel 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 corporate policy.
• Confere with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities, and authority.
• Review project proposals or plans to determine timeframe, funding limits, staffing requirements, and resources.
• Review status reports and modify schedules or plans as needed.
• Provide technical advice and resolve problems.
• Coordinate project activities with subcontractors.
• Understand and execute CPM‑based project schedules.
• Represent company in owner progress meetings.
• Lead project team in daily field coordination meetings, weekly block schedule meetings, and monthly safety kickoff meetings.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, plan, assign, direct work, appraise performance, reward or discipline, and resolve complaints or problems in accordance with policies and laws.

Education and Experience

• 10 years field experience 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 from Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent.
• Prior experience on union projects preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent people and business skills with strong customer service orientation and high energy.
• Field‑focused, execution‑driven with safety as a core value.
• Advanced knowledge of the construction industry.
• Strategic thinking and long‑term planning over 1–3 years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Understanding of safety laws, company policies, and labor agreements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of basic and complex construction management processes and building techniques.
• Leadership and teamwork skills.
• Past profit and loss responsibility and accountability.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills with sound judgment.
• Proficiency with advanced computer applications.
• Ability to build relationships across a wide cross‑section of individuals.
• Use of innovative management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• In‑depth understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied self‑performing trade disciplines.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, and disability insurance. Competitive incentives such as paid time off, 401(k) plus employer match.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer and a 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.