Senior Electrical Superintendent - OH (PR/ ) Chicago, Illinois
Salary: USD - USD per annum
We are partnering with a general contractor delivering large-scale commerical, educaction, pharmaceutical and healthcare construction projects across the Mid-West. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent to lead on high-value, technically complex projects for projects based in Chicago.
This is a senior field leadership role overseeing high-voltage power infrastructure, low-voltage systems, and coordinated MEP execution within fast-paced, zero-downtime environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all MEP field operations oneducation and healthcareprojects from mobilization through commissioning and turnover
- Oversee installation and commissioning of high-voltage and medium-voltage systems, including substations, switchgear, generators, UPS, and power distribution
- Provide hands-on supervision of low-voltage systems, including BMS, EPMS, security, fire alarm, and structured cabling
- Coordinate closely with MEP trade partners, commissioning agents, inspectors, engineers, and client representatives
- Manage multiple electrical & mechanical superintendents, foremen, and large union/non-union workforces
- Drive strict adherence to safety, quality control, QA/QC, and mission-critical best practices
- Maintain schedule compliance through lookahead planning, manpower forecasting, and material coordination
- Act as the primary electrical point of contact on site for owners, GCs, and AHJs
Required Experience & Background
- Proven experience as a Superintendent onlocal school, university, K-12 and education construction project types
- Demonstrated experience delivering low-voltage system installations (BMS, EPMS, security, FA, structured cabling)
- Deep understanding of power distribution, redundancy, commissioning, and turnover requirements
- Experience working alongside or coordinating full MEP scopes strongly preferred
- Ability to manage large crews across multiple buildings or phases
- Familiarity with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, BIM/VDC platforms
- Willingness to work in Chicago
What's on Offer
- Long-term pipeline oflocal chicago projects
- Competitive base salary + bonuses + per diem (where applicable)
- Travel, rotation, or full relocation options
- Clear progression into wider general superintendent or construction leadership roles
Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.
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