Electrical Superintendent

COMPANY: Barton Malow Canada

POSITION TITLE: Electrical Superintendent

GRADE LEVEL: 3A/3B

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Salary – Full Time

LOCATION: Various locations in Alberta

SALARY: $130,000 - $150,000

VACANCY: Proactive posting for future opportunities in our Alberta operations.

Barton Malow Canada is an Industrial Contractor with clients across Canada and is part of the Barton Malow family of companies. Our services include Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) Construction, Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery, General Contracting, and Specialty Contracting. Our primary markets are Energy, with a focus on renewables, and Automotive, with a focus on electric vehicle technology, and Industrial. We self-perform several trades with an emphasis on electrical construction, including medium and high voltage systems.

We build it safe, no exceptions. Our strengths include being trustworthy, agile, and innovative. An extensive list of successful projects and satisfied clients attests to the quality of our work. Our core purpose is Building People, Projects, and Communities; our core values are Integrity, Partnership, and Empowerment.

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for planning, managing, and executing all electrical construction activities on project sites. This role ensures that work is completed safely, to high-quality standards, on schedule, on budget, and in alignment with contract requirements. The Electrical Superintendent will provide leadership to electrical teams and subcontractors, coordinate closely with engineering and other disciplines, and serve as the primary on‑site representative for all electrical scope execution.

• Promote and enforce Barton Malow’s Safety and Quality culture across all electrical work activities.
• Ensure all electrical installation practices follow regulatory requirements, utility standards, and industry best practices.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, including MV/HV equipment, substations, inverters, switch gear, and related infrastructure.
• Support development of Electrical Installation Work Packages and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Provide technical guidance to electrical forepersons, journey persons, and subcontractors.
• Participate in pre‑construction planning, including constructability reviews, schedule development, and material planning.
• Coordinate electrical activities with civil, mechanical, and structural teams to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to project sequencing.
• Work with utilities, AHJs, and permitting authorities to support electrical permit issuance, inspections, and approvals.
• Manage day‑to‑day on‑site electrical operations from Notice to Proceed through commissioning and turnover.
• Lead daily Plan‑of‑Day discussions for electrical work fronts and contribute to overall site coordination meetings.
• Resolve technical issues, construction conflicts, and field challenges promptly.
• Ensure daily reporting, progress updates, and schedule input are provided to the project team.
• Direct electrical crews, mentoring, and performance management of field personnel.
• Provide coaching and training to forepersons and lead hands to support their growth.
• Manage subcontractors’ performance, ensuring scope alignment, quality, and timely execution.
• Act as the primary on‑site representative for electrical scope, maintaining strong relationships with clients, utilities, inspectors, and partners.
• Support project closeout including punch lists, testing documentation, and turnover packages.

• Electrical Journeyperson with 5–10 years of electrical construction experience.
• 5 years experience in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• Experience in energy, renewables, industrial, or utility electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes, drawings, standards, and installation practices.
• Previous EPC project experience is an asset.
• Experience with substation or transmission line installation and commissioning is an asset.
• Willing and able to work on remote project sites for the duration of construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead crews and subcontractors…