Senior Electrical Superintendent - OH

Senior Electrical Superintendent - OH (PR/588019) Chicago, Illinois

Salary: USD
165000 - USD
180000 per annum

We are partnering with a general contractor delivering large-scale commerical, educ action, pharmaceutical and healthcare construction projects across the Mid-West. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced MEP Superintendent to lead on high-value, technically complex projects for projects based in Chicago.

This is a senior field leadership role overseeing high-voltage power infrastructure, low-voltage systems, and coordinated MEP execution within fast-paced, zero-downtime environments.

• Lead all MEP field operations on education and healthcareprojects from mobilization through commissioning and turnover
• Oversee installation and commissioning of high-voltage and medium-voltage systems, including substations, switch gear, generators, UPS, and power distribution
• Provide hands-on supervision of low-voltage systems, including BMS, EPMS, security, fire alarm, and structured cabling
• Coordinate closely with MEP trade partners, commissioning agents, inspectors, engineers, and client representatives
• Manage multiple electrical & mechanical superintendents, foremen, and large union/non-union work forces
• Drive strict adherence to safety, quality control, QA/QC, and mission-critical best practices
• Maintain schedule compliance through lookahead planning, manpower forecasting, and material coordination
• Act as the primary electrical point of contact on site for owners, GCs, and AHJs

• Proven experience as a Superintendent onlocal school, university, K-12 and education construction project types
• Demonstrated experience delivering low-voltage system installations (BMS, EPMS, security, FA, structured cabling)
• Deep understanding of power distribution, redundancy, commissioning, and turnover requirements
• Experience working alongside or coordinating full MEP scopes strongly preferred
• Ability to manage large crews across multiple buildings or phases
• Familiarity with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, BIM/VDC platforms
• Willingness to work in Chicago

• Long-term pipeline oflocal chicago projects
• Competitive base salary + bonuses + per diem (where applicable)
• Travel, rotation, or full relocation options
• Clear progression into wider general superintendent or construction leadership roles

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.