General Superintendent
Listed on 2026-02-23
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Building Maintenance, General Labor
Overview
The General Superintendent plays a critical leadership role in the success and growth of the company. This position is responsible for overseeing electrical projects from start to finish, supervising field leadership, and ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with project specifications and the National Electrical Code (NEC). The Superintendent leads by example, drives quality workmanship, and promotes a culture of accountability, safety, and pride across all job sites.
Responsibilities- Oversee and manage electrical construction projects of varying sizes and scopes
- Supervise, mentor, and coordinate Electrical Foremen and field crews
- Ensure all electrical installations meet engineers’ specifications, NEC requirements, and company standards
- Interpret and review blueprints, specifications, schedules, and job orders
- Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and other trades
- Plan manpower needs and efficiently allocate labor across multiple projects
- Monitor job progress, productivity, and quality; identify and resolve issues proactively
- Ensure materials, equipment, and tools are ordered, delivered, and available per project schedules
- Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements at all job sites
- Identify potential hazards and take immediate corrective action
- Conduct job site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Maintain accurate project documentation related to labor, schedules, and safety
- Communicate clearly and effectively with management, foremen, and field personnel
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical construction, with 2+ years in a superintendent or supervisory role
- Experience managing a variety of commercial, residential, industrial, or institutional electrical projects
- Strong knowledge of the current National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Ability to read and accurately interpret electrical drawings and specifications
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass and comply with all safety training, background check, and drug testing requirements
- Demonstrates safe work habits and proper care for tools and equipment
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods
- Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and elevated work platforms
- Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind
- Manual dexterity required for handling tools, controls, and equipment
- Visual and hearing ability sufficient to identify hazards and safely perform job duties
- Yes
- US-IN-Indianapolis
IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world.
We make homes come to life.
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.
IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Employer:
Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
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