Electrical Superintendent – Heavy Industrial Construction

Location: Greater Toronto Area, ON
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

An established Canadian general contractor specializing in heavy industrial construction and infrastructure is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendent to oversee electrical construction activities on a major infrastructure project in the Greater Toronto Area. The company delivers complex projects across the water and wastewater, industrial, manufacturing, energy, mining and municipal infrastructure sectors, with a strong emphasis on self-performed construction.

Must Haves

Electrical trade certification (309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician or equivalent).
5+ years of experience as an Electrical Superintendent on large-scale heavy industrial construction projects.
Strong experience with industrial electrical installations, power distribution and systems above 600V.
Proven experience directly managing self-performed electrical crews, including Foremen, Journeypersons and Apprentices.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
Valid WHMIS, Elevated/Aerial Work Platform and Fall Arrest certifications.

Nice to Haves

Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) construction experience.
Experience on large-scale industrial projects ($50M+), including pulp and paper, mining, energy or manufacturing facilities.
Experience with medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, MCCs, transformers and industrial electrical equipment.
Knowledge of instrumentation, controls, automation and SCADA systems.
Project Management experience, including scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
Experience supervising unionized workforces and coordinating electrical testing and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all electrical construction activities on-site, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule and to specification.
Directly supervise Electrical Foremen, Lead Hands, Journeypersons and Apprentices, providing technical guidance, performance feedback and workforce development.
Plan, coordinate and execute daily and weekly electrical construction activities, including manpower allocation, equipment utilization, material availability and work sequencing.
Manage significant electrical installation scopes, including power distribution, electrical equipment, cable systems, instrumentation and associated infrastructure.
Coordinate electrical construction activities with civil, structural, process mechanical and other trades to maintain efficient project execution.
Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, contract documents and engineering requirements to ensure installations meet applicable standards.
Monitor labour productivity, material usage, construction budgets and cost codes to achieve established project performance targets.
Develop and communicate short-term construction schedules, look-ahead plans and weekly progress updates to project leadership.
Identify potential construction conflicts, technical challenges and schedule constraints, implementing practical solutions to minimize disruption.
Provide technical input into Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, procurement requirements, commissioning plans and other project documentation.
Coordinate electrical subcontractors, suppliers, inspections and commissioning activities where required.
Ensure compliance with site-specific health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements.
Maintain accurate workforce timesheets, progress reports, inspection records and other required documentation.
Foster a positive, accountable and safety-focused working environment while maintaining strong relationships with project management, engineers, clients and other stakeholders.
Support testing, commissioning, deficiency resolution and final handover of completed electrical systems.

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