Electrical Superintendent, Industrial

McGough is a respected partner that brings six generations of experience to high profile, unique and complex construction projects. We take great pride in our people and their extraordinary expertise in planning, development, construction and facility management. McGough employee tenure reflects the commitment and pride we share in our work. Ask anyone who knows us - the caliber of our people sets us apart.

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for overseeing all on-site electrical activities on construction projects, ensuring they are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract documents and applicable codes. This role serves as the field leader for the electrical scope of work, managing crews, coordinating subcontractors, and driving schedule adherence. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in electrical systems and proven experience in industrial construction.

The Electrical Superintendent plays a critical role in field coordination, quality control, safety enforcement, and effective communication with the project team and trade partners.

• 5-10+ years of experience in the electrical trade with at least 3 years in a supervisory or superintendent role
• High school diploma or GED required
• Extensive knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including distribution, instrumentation and controls
• Strong understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA, and electrical safety standards
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license (as required by project location)
• Demonstrated experience initiating and driving continuous improvement
• Current OSHA 30 certification

• Two or four-year degree in construction related field
• 10+ years of field-related experience
• Bilingual with the ability to communicate in both Spanish and English

• Strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, innovative and forward thinking
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
• Good verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.

• Must be willing to travel regularly and accept out of town assignments ranging from weeks to months or years at a time.

• Participate in and may lead preconstruction efforts, including:
  • Crisis management planning
  • Site logistics and safety plan development
  • Review and application of site-specific rules and regulations
  • Completion of the Redbook (project start-up guide)
• Conduct and contribute to pre-job walkthroughs and kickoff meetings
• Provide constructability input during early design and preconstruction phases
• Evaluate project complexity, electrical systems needs, and installation methods
• Offer recommendations for pre-fabrication, modularization, and material staging
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and scopes of work for feasibility and clarity
• Assist estimating teams with labor unit benchmarking, production expectations, and sequencing strategies
• Identify long-lead items and coordinate procurement schedules with the project team
• Ensure labor, material, and equipment budgets are established and validated before mobilization
• Schedule & Manpower Planning
• Contribute to preliminary project schedules and manpower loading
• Participate in planning logistics strategies, crew ramp-up/down timelines, and delivery coordination
• Assist pursuit teams with proposals and interviews by offering input on:
  • Site logistics and constructability
  • Safety and risk mitigation plans
  • Preliminary scheduling and subcontractor considerations
• Participate in QA/AC (Quality…