Job Title: Electrical Superintendent - Multifamily Construction
Location: San Diego, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person
Salary/Compensation: $130,000 - $175,000+ per year, DOE
Position Summary
The Electrical Superintendent will lead field execution for major multifamily electrical construction projects in the San Diego market. This role will oversee day-to-day field operations, manpower, materials, equipment, scheduling, safety, quality, and productivity.
The ideal candidate has significant experience managing electrical construction on large-scale multifamily projects, including apartments, college dormitories, military housing, or similar high-density developments. Single-family residential experience alone will not meet the requirements for this position.
Responsibilities- Lead day-to-day field operations for large-scale multifamily electrical construction projects.
- Plan and coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project logistics.
- Lead, develop, and hold Foremen and field personnel accountable for safety, quality, and productivity.
- Monitor project schedules, productivity, job costs, forecasting, and quality.
- Partner with Project Management and the General Superintendent to anticipate manpower needs and project challenges.
- Ensure electrical installations comply with the NEC, applicable building codes, contract documents, and project specifications.
- Maintain accurate field documentation, including reports, job diaries, and as-builts.
- Coordinate with general contractors, owners, and other project stakeholders.
- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure company safety policies and procedures are followed.
- Identify and resolve potential project issues before they impact schedule, cost, or performance.
- Oversee Foremen and electrical crews based on project size and complexity.
- Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.
Work Environment & Physical Demands- Primarily field-based on active multifamily construction projects.
- Regularly required to walk active construction sites and inspect electrical work.
- Ability to work around construction equipment, materials, elevated work areas, and varying job site conditions.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Ability to travel to project locations throughout the San Diego area as required.
Requirements- California General Electrician Journeyperson License required.
- 10+ years of experience managing and/or overseeing multifamily electrical construction projects for an electrical contractor.
- Strong experience with large-scale multifamily projects such as apartments, college dormitories, military housing, or comparable high-density developments.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Proven field leadership experience managing Foremen and electrical crews.
- Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, NEC requirements, and applicable building codes.
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with field teams, Project Management, General Contractors, owners, and other stakeholders.
- Comfortable using common construction and business technology.
- Experience with PlanGrid, Bluebeam, AccuBid, Excel, or similar systems is beneficial.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.