Superintendent, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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Full Time Charleston, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition

Business Department:Field

Reports To:Director of Field

FLSA Status:Exempt

The Superintendent is responsible for leading and coordinating overall field execution for assigned projects. This role provides direction to Foremen and field crews while overseeing field manpower, scheduling, productivity, safety, quality, materials, tools, equipment, and coordination with other trades. The Superintendent applies advanced electrical construction knowledge to plan, direct, and evaluate field work and ensure installations meet project requirements, applicable codes, company standards, and quality expectations.

The Superintendent works closely with the Project Manager to ensure field resources, information, and project requirements are effectively planned and coordinated to support successful project execution.

• Lead and coordinate overall field operations for assigned projects, providing direction and oversight to Foremen, field leaders, and crews.
• Develop and manage field manpower plans, work sequencing, and short-term schedules to support project milestones and overall schedule requirements.
• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, schematics, schedules, and scopes of work to plan field activities and resource requirements.
• Apply advanced knowledge of electrical construction methods, systems, materials, tools, equipment, and installation practices when planning, directing, and evaluating field work.
• Monitor field productivity, labor performance, quality, and work progress and make adjustments necessary to keep field operations on track.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to plan labor, materials, tools, equipment, information, and other resources required for field execution.
• Ensure electrical installations comply with project requirements, applicable codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), and company quality standards.
• Provide technical direction to Foremen and field employees and support resolution of installation, constructability, coordination, and field-condition issues.
• Lead field safety performance and ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, site-specific safety requirements, and applicable requirements for energized electrical work.
• Coordinate field activities with the Project Manager, General Contractor, inspectors, subcontractors, other trades, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee material deliveries, tools, equipment, inspections, and other field requirements to ensure resources are available when needed and used by appropriately qualified or authorized personnel.
• Ensure required field documentation is accurate and timely, including daily reports, time records, safety documentation, as-built information, and other required project records.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to Foremen and field employees and reinforce expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and professional conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and scope of the Superintendent role.
• Communicates Effectively: Is effective in a variety of communication settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels;
  Attentively listens to others;
  Adjusts to fit the audience and the message;
  Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization;
  Encourages the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Nimble Learning
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  Learns quickly when facing new challenges or unfamiliar solutions;
  Willing to experiment with innovative approaches to solve complex problems;
  Embraces challenges and unfamiliar tasks to expand expertise;
  Uses lessons learned from failures and mistakes to improve performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Being Resilient
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  Maintains confidence and composure under pressure;
  Effectively manages crises and remains productive in high-stress situations;
  Maintains a positive attitude despite setbacks, helping to motivate others in challenging times;
  Demonstrates the ability to bounce back from adversity and grows stronger from negative experiences, consistently delivering results.
• Collaborates
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  Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives;
  Balances personal interests…