Electrical Superintendent

Job summary

Plan foreman and crew activities, coordinate project work, oversee electrical discipline operations, and direct craft supervisors. Inspect completed work, provide safety training, and ensure budget, cost-control, and quality standards are met.

Job details

Requisition ID: 182559 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Ganotec District Department: Field Supervision Market: Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As an Electrical Superintendent, you will be exposed to a variety of field activities in order to develop your understanding of construction supervision. At the beginning, you can expect to spend time learning and working on shop drawings, submittals, schedules, craft supervision, and project documentation. While learning these things you will have the opportunity to travel the country building complex projects that make a profound impact on communities. We are looking for people committed to the construction industry and not design. Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else. District Overview Ganotec is a full service, heavy industrial contractor serving the industrial sector across Canada. Ganotec typically self performs all major disciplines including, civil, structural steel erection, heavy mechanical equipment installation, process piping and electrical / instrumentation and controls. We conduct our business through a variety of commercial contract styles including full turnkey, EPC, design build, T&M and conventional discipline packages. We have always been a strong proponent of “partnering”, working in collaboration with owners, major equipment suppliers and engineers at the early stages of the project development phase to allow for a more cost-effective execution strategy for the project. Ganotec continues to position ourselves towards the future, constantly seeking growth opportunities yet never losing sight of what has made the company so successful. Location This position is based in Ottawa ON. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Responsibilities Daily planning of foreman and crew activities Assists in the coordination and planning of projects in a particular construction area Oversees all operations relating to a specific discipline/segment of work Directs discipline craft supervisors on site Performs daily inspections of work performed Provides job safety training and awareness for personnel Establishes budgetary guidelines for the job, and ensures that cost control measures are being followed Establishes quality standards of all jobs, and ensures that all quality assurance and company standards are being met Qualifications Ability to travel and relocate as needed 5-10 years’ work experience in construction, with at least 3+ years in a supervisory role Experience in oil & gas industry is a must Experience managing a team of 10 to 25 electricians an asset Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, union agreements and jurisdictional issues, safety regulations, scheduling, cost control, engineering drawings, and other documents Demonstrated ability to efficiently supervise and evaluate craft performance Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative Strong work ethic, willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail. Other Requirements: Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions Base Compensation: $120,000/yr - $160,000/yr (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.

What you’ll do

Plan foreman and crew activities, coordinate project work, oversee electrical discipline operations, and direct craft supervisors. Inspect completed work, provide safety training, and ensure budget, cost-control, and quality standards are met.

Requirements

Requires 5–10 years of construction experience, including at least three years in a supervisory role, and oil and gas industry experience. Candidates must be able to travel and relocate as needed and demonstrate strong construction knowledge, safety commitment, communication, organization, and craft supervision skills.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Wellness Programs • Employee Assistance Programs • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • Retirement Plans With Matching • Paid Time Off

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Engineering Drawings · Preferred
• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Construction Supervision
• Electrical Craft Supervision
• Crew Planning
• Project Coordination
• Safety Training
• Worksite Inspections
• Cost Control
• Quality Assurance
• Scheduling
• Engineering Drawings
• Union Agreements
• Oil And Gas Construction
• Team Management
• Communication
• Time Management
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Engineering
• Security & Safety