OFCI Electrical Superintendent - Data Center

Location:

Abilene, TX, US

Requisition

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group:
Kiewit Industrial District

Department:
Field Supervision

Employment Type:

Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to lead the installation and coordination of Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) electrical equipment on a large-scale industrial construction project.

This role is responsible for overseeing the receipt, inspection, storage, preservation, installation, testing, energization readiness, and turnover of critical owner-furnished electrical systems and equipment.

The Electrical Superintendent will serve as the primary field leader coordinating among the client, equipment vendors, construction teams, subcontractors, field engineering, startup teams, and commissioning personnel to ensure electrical equipment is installed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with manufacturer requirements and project specifications.

This position requires a strong understanding of electrical equipment installation, construction sequencing, logistics planning, quality control, testing, energization planning, and commissioning readiness. The successful candidate will drive schedule performance while ensuring safe execution and successful turnover of electrical systems.

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects. We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization.

Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction. If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

• This project is based in Abilene, TX
• Travel and site presence required for project duration (2-3 years)
• Relocation assistance or per diem options provided for projects

We relocate our teams or provide per diem and trips home, based on the work available and aligned with development plans, skill sets, and career goals of each team member.

• Lead field execution of OFCI electrical equipment installation activities.
• Coordinate receipt, inspection, inventory, storage, preservation, and installation of owner-furnished electrical equipment.
• Interface directly with equipment manufacturers and vendor representatives regarding installation requirements, startup support, testing requirements, warranty requirements, and field issue resolution.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment submittals, installation manuals, startup procedures, and turnover documentation to ensure compliance during construction.
• Coordinate vendor site visits and ensure installation activities meet manufacturer requirements.

Oversee installation and coordination of major electrical equipment including:

• Medium- and low-voltage switch gear
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Transformers
• UPS systems
• Generators
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Protective relaying systems
• Power monitoring systems
• Instrumentation and control equipment

Ensure electrical installations comply with project specifications, manufacturer requirements, applicable codes, and quality standards.

Coordinate installation sequencing with mechanical, civil, structural, and commissioning teams.

• Coordinate delivery schedules, laydown requirements, rigging plans, and installation sequencing for critical electrical equipment packages.
• Work closely with field engineering, procurement, project controls, and commissioning teams to support project milestones.
• Monitor equipment status and proactively identify potential impacts to construction, testing, or energization…