Electrical Superintendent

Black & Veatch

. Interact with and monitor direct-hire and major subcontractor supervision and field engineering .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in construction management, including project oversight, compliance with safety and quality standards, and effective labor relations. Proficient in budget management, schedule tracking, and conflict resolution within union environments.

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11+ Years Experience As A SuperintendentOSHA 10 CertificationConstruction Management DegreeUnion Labor-Management ExperienceProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementCost ControlRisk AssessmentConstructability KnowledgeLegal Contract UnderstandingConstruction Safety AwarenessTime Reporting KnowledgeConflict Management SkillsSchedule TrainingUnion Agreements Knowledge

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseOSHA 10 Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementUnion AgreementsLabor RelationsEPC/SubcontractsProject ExecutionField EngineeringSubcontractor ComplianceConstruction GuidesSafety StandardsContract Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interact with and monitor direct-hire and major subcontractor supervision and field engineering
Ensure craft and supervisory performance, productivity, safety, quality, schedule, and contractual requirements are met
Provide craft supervisors, subcontractors, and construction engineers with technical direction and data
Communicate schedule requirements and coordinate interpretation of technical requirements
Ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, and contractual commitments
Administer union project execution in accordance with national maintenance and project labor agreements
Establish working relationships with local union representatives and ensure uninterrupted workflow at union interface points
Stand in for the Construction Manager during site absences when requested
Mentor and train other discipline superintendents and recommend trainee development needs
Partner with the Construction Manager on safety, quality, ethical standards, lessons learned, and performance management programs
Monitor, verify, and report construction activities against the CPM schedule
Track schedule activities, commodity installation, productivity, progress, and costs
Resolve drawing, information, schedule, quality, quantity, cost, and safety issues with craft, subcontractors, and superintendents
Conduct foreman and subcontractor meetings for daily, weekly, and monthly planning
Develop and monitor three-week look-ahead schedules and corrective plans
Verify required materials, manpower, and resources are available on site
Monitor and report punch-list completion
Maintain daily site logs
Review timesheets, installed quantity reports, progress payment requests, and supplier representative logs
Coordinate daily and weekly work plans with other discipline superintendents and the Construction Manager
Monitor subcontractor compliance with scope and schedule requirements
Prepare extra-work authorization requests and contractor information requests
Administer work packages and equipment installation
Develop and distribute job hazard analyses for major erection packages
Identify potential back charges and out-of-scope issues and support commercial recovery
Supervise, train, develop, and manage performance of direct reports
Supervise general foremen, foremen, subcontractor superintendents, and field engineers
Participate in hiring, discipline, and pay administration of subordinates

Requirements

What you’ll need

11+ years of experience as a Superintendent or Construction Manager on equivalent projects
Valid Driver's License
OSHA 10 certification
Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search
Construction Management or Engineering degree preferred
Industrial Relations Training preferred
Completion of cost control, back charges, and schedule training preferred
Completion of construction management and contract administration training preferred
Union and/or union labor-management experience highly preferred
Budget and cost control skills
Industrial Relations knowledge for recognizing and resolving potential labor issues
Knowledge of union agreements and jurisdictional issues
Knowledge of company construction guides and manuals
Construction safety awareness and comprehension
Conflict management skills
Project management skills
Constructability knowledge within discipline
Construction knowledge within other disciplines
Legal contract understanding, including EPC/subcontracts
Risk assessment/management
Knowledge of time reporting, cost code labor productivity, expense reporting, construction guides, standards, and administrative policies and procedures
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions
Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds
Ability to work in confined, cluttered, uneven, cramped, and awkward spaces
Ability to work around hazardous equipment and distracting or uncomfortable noise levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability insurance
Robust wellness program
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation and holiday time
Sick time and dependent sick time
Company-matched 401(k) plan
Adoption reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-tax accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Performance-based bonus program may be available
100% ESOP ownership and stock ownership financial rewards
Employee-owned company
Inclusive work environment