Quality Electric of the Coastal Carolinas
Superintendent
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Columbia
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Must have
- Previous experience in residential electrical construction required, preferably in new home construction.
- Experience supervising electrical installations, subcontractors, or field crews strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of residential electrical systems, installation procedures, and applicable electrical codes.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and construction plans.
- Experience coordinating electrical rough-in, trim-out, and final inspections.
- Electrical license preferred but not required; willingness to obtain applicable licensing as needed.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple homes and construction schedules simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills when working with builders, subcontractors, employees, and management.
- Ability to identify electrical installation issues and effectively troubleshoot problems.
- Comfortable addressing performance concerns and having difficult conversations.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing construction schedules.
- Experience using project management software, email, and other job-related technology.
- Must be willing to obtain and use a tablet; iPad preferred.
- Willingness to train, mentor, and develop electrical trainees.
Full description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to oversee residential electrical installations in new construction communities. This position is responsible for supervising and managing all aspects of electrical production, from initial planning through successful completion, while ensuring installations meet company quality standards, electrical codes, and city and state requirements.
The Electrical Superintendent will work closely with builders, subcontractors, and internal teams to coordinate schedules, monitor installation progress, prepare homes for inspections, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage all aspects of residential electrical installations for assigned homes and neighborhoods.
- Oversee electrical installations throughout all phases of new home construction, including rough-in, trim-out, and final inspections.
- Conduct regular jobsite inspections to monitor progress, identify deficiencies, and ensure electrical installations meet company standards and applicable electrical codes.
- Coordinate electrical installation schedules with builders, subcontractors, and internal production teams.
- Perform basic electrical repairs and troubleshooting as needed during installation.
- Review and adjust construction schedules using company project management software.
- Schedule electrical installation stages, inspections, punch work, and other necessary activities.
- Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the daily responsibilities of electrical trainees, detail technicians, and subcontractors.
- Communicate clearly with subcontractors and field teams regarding scope of work, deadlines, change orders, punch lists, and project updates.
- Hold electrical crews accountable for completing quality installations on schedule and in compliance with applicable codes.
- Maintain proactive communication with builders regarding scheduling, electrical inspections, installation quality, and project completion.
- Read and interpret electrical blueprints, plans, and specifications.
- Maintain working knowledge of current electrical codes, safety standards, and local inspection requirements.
- Assist with electrical service calls and troubleshooting when necessary.
- Train and mentor electrical trainees to develop the technical knowledge and skills necessary for advancement.
- Assist in evaluating trainees' technical skills, progress, and overall performance.
- Maintain accurate project documentation using company software.
- Provide consistent updates to management regarding job progress, scheduling concerns, and production challenges.
- Follow company safety protocols and properly report injuries, accidents, property damage, and other incidents.