Electrical Superintendent - Commercial & Healthcare Construction

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Job Description

Job Description

Electrical Construction Superintendent

Location: Houston, TX
Project Types: Healthcare & Commercial Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Electrical Construction Superintendents to join a leading electrical contractor in Houston, TX. This position will oversee electrical construction activities on large-scale commercial and healthcare projects throughout the Greater Houston area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical construction, with proven experience managing field crews, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring safe, high-quality electrical installations.

Experience working on hospitals, medical facilities, commercial buildings, and other complex construction projects is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily electrical construction operations on commercial and healthcare projects from initial installation through final completion.
• Supervise electrical foremen, general foremen, electricians, apprentices, and field personnel.
• Coordinate manpower requirements, workforce planning, material deliveries, and equipment allocation.
• Manage electrical installations, including power distribution, lighting, switchgear, transformers, panels, conduit, cable tray, and electrical infrastructure.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, blueprints, and project schedules to ensure installations meet project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical construction activities with general contractors, mechanical contractors, other trades, and project management teams.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, labor budgets, and construction schedules.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable local regulations, and project specifications.
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections, safety meetings, toolbox talks, and quality control reviews.
• Identify and resolve field conflicts, scheduling delays, and technical installation challenges.
• Coordinate electrical inspections, testing, commissioning, punch-list completion, and project closeout.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, manpower logs, progress updates, and field documentation.
• Support project managers with scheduling, procurement, change orders, and project delivery.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical construction, including significant field leadership experience.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Superintendent, General Foreman, or Senior Electrical Foreman.
• Strong background delivering large commercial construction projects, hospitals, medical centers, healthcare facilities, or similar complex developments.
• Experience managing multiple electrical crews and coordinating large-scale field operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical systems, including medium- and low-voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, lighting, emergency power, and associated infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret electrical blueprints, specifications, single-line diagrams, and construction schedules.
• Strong understanding of NEC requirements, OSHA standards, and electrical construction best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage manpower, productivity, budgets, and construction deadlines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with construction technology and project documentation systems such as Procore, Bluebeam, or similar platforms is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Electrical construction experience on active hospital campuses, healthcare facilities, and medical office buildings.
• Knowledge of healthcare electrical systems, including emergency and standby power, essential electrical systems, generators, ATS equipment, and critical power distribution.
• Experience coordinating work within occupied or operational healthcare environments.
• Experience working directly with leading commercial general contractors throughout the Houston market.
• Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician license is advantageous but not mandatory.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Long-term career progression and leadership opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on major commercial and healthcare construction projects.
• Strong pipeline of projects throughout the Houston market.
• Supportive and safety-focused working environment.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Electrical Construction Superintendent with a strong background in commercial or healthcare construction and are looking for your next opportunity in Houston, TX, we encourage you to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established electrical contractor delivering complex, high-value construction projects throughout the Houston area.

Leading electrical contractor for TX

Company Description

Leading electrical contractor for TX

Location and commute

Houston, TX .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3215933550.