Electrical Superintendent

Electrical Construction SuperintendentLocation: Verona, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaContract Duration: RenewableSchedule: Night Shift – 5 x 10-hour shifts per week (50 hours)Compensation: Competitive hourly rate + $175 daily per diem (x7)The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Superintendent for a short-term contract supporting the construction and installation of a new Research & Development (R&D) facility in Verona, Pittsburgh.The successful candidate will oversee electrical construction and installation activities on the night shift, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with engineering drawings, project specifications and construction schedules.This is a hands-on, site-based supervisory position suited to someone with a strong background in industrial electrical construction, equipment installation and contractor supervision.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coordinate night-shift electrical construction and installation activities on an industrial R&D project.Oversee electrical contractors, subcontractors and installation crews, ensuring work meets quality, safety and schedule requirements.Coordinate the installation of electrical infrastructure, including power distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, cable trays, conduit, cabling and associated systems.Interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, installation specifications and construction packages.Monitor daily work progress, manage site priorities and resolve installation-related issues.Conduct field inspections to verify installation quality and compliance with applicable electrical codes and project standards.Coordinate with project management, engineering, mechanical contractors and other construction disciplines.Support equipment testing, pre-commissioning, energisation and system handover activities as required.Ensure compliance with site HSE procedures, electrical safety requirements, permit-to-work processes and lockout/tagout procedures.Provide daily progress reports, identify construction constraints and communicate outstanding actions to the wider project team.RequirementsProven experience as an Electrical Superintendent, Electrical Construction Supervisor, Electrical General Foreman or similar.Strong background in industrial electrical construction and installation, ideally within manufacturing, metals, heavy industry, EPC or complex industrial facilities.Demonstrable experience supervising electrical contractors and installation crews on active construction sites.Good working knowledge of industrial power distribution systems, electrical equipment installation, conduit, cable management and electrical construction drawings.Ability to troubleshoot field installation issues and coordinate practical solutions.Strong understanding of electrical construction safety, NEC, NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout procedures.Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of night-shift electrical activities.Available for a two-month assignment working five 10-hour night shifts per week.Desirable ExperienceElectrical installation experience on R&D, pilot plant, manufacturing or industrial expansion projects.Experience with switchgear, MCCs, transformers, motor drives and industrial equipment connections.Familiarity with electrical testing, commissioning and system energisation.Previous experience working on fast-paced construction projects or shutdowns.OSHA training or relevant electrical trade qualifications.Contract PackageCompetitive hourly rate.Per diem allowance.Night-shift schedule: 5 x 10-hour shifts weekly.Initial two-month contract.Site-based assignment in Verona, Pittsburgh, PA.Interested?If you have a strong background in industrial electrical construction and installation supervision and are available for a short-term night-shift assignment, please get in touch.