Electrical Superintendent - Dekalb, IL

Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring an Electrical Superintendent in Dekalb, IL for a direct hire opportunity with our client. As a trusted partner in the construction industry, we connect top talent with top companies across the United States.

Job Type: Direct Placement
Pay: $130,000 to $150,000 Per Year BOE

• Participate and assist in the development and implementation of project plans and schedules.
• Develops and maintains 5-week lookahead schedules of upcoming project work.
• Develop and monitor Quality Control Programs, project scheduling, interviewing/hiring, OTDR, design documents, and construction scheduling, Blue Beam, Union rules, collective bargaining agreements.
• Responsible for ensuring installations comply with ANSI/TIA, BICSI, NEBS, and other relevant standards and specifications.
• Coordinate and conduct formal performance evaluations for field workforce personnel making recommendations for and setting developmental goals.
• Take ownership of and drive the Safety Program and ensure that all Standards of safety are met and maintained.
• Assist and participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Control Programs.

• 3-5 yrs’ experience managing electrical projects as a Site Superintendent from $10MM+.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling / low-voltage environments (data center/Hyperscale).
• Familiarity with fiber conveyance, pathways, and connectivity work.
• Deep understanding of data center design (floor layout, cable tray, and rack usage), connectivity, and structured cabling systems.
• Full retrofit of client’s fiber and copper network infrastructure.
• Scheduling & Coordination – Comfortable leading and communicating 5-week lookaheads.
• Able to coordinate labor, materials, and install sequencing within an active data center construction environment.
• Strong safety mindset with experience operating in safety-first construction environments.
• This individual will oversee a large team structure including Project Manager, Site Superintendent, and Techs.
• Expected leadership scope of roughly 100+ personnel on site. Roughly 60+ techs onsite at the moment including union representation.
• MUST have OSHA 30 (or obtain within 6 months).

• Must be aware of OSHA safety standards.
• May be exposed to heights and loud noises.
• May need to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and bending.
• May need to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 Per Year, based on relevant factors such as experience, skills, education, internal equity, and geographic location. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process by the hiring authority.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).

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