Superintendent - Water - Manufacturing - Automation

Job Summary

Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, is seeking a passionate, driven, and highly motivated Electrical Superintendent to lead field operations on industrial electrical projects. IPS is a high level industrial electrical and controls contractor delivering design to install solutions across industries including water and wastewater, manufacturing, and food processing.

Our Electrical Superintendents play a key role in maintaining IPS's reputation for delivering first class results on complex projects. The right candidate will bring strong field leadership, electrical construction experience, and a commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork. IPS has established a Field First culture where Superintendents are trusted to lead projects, develop teams, and help drive successful outcomes.

Accelerated training programs are available for qualified applicants.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee electrical construction projects and execute project schedules and plans. Lead field operations while maintaining a strong Field First culture. Plan and track labor to support productivity and project goals. Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and daily field activities. Provide technical interpretation and support to field teams.

Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements to support proper installation. Ensure all work meets IPS quality standards and project requirements. Ensure all employees and subcontractors follow company safety policies and procedures. Coordinate with General Contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, customers, and other project partners.

Communicate project progress, challenges, and needs with Project Managers and leadership. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, installation methods, and project execution. Maintain positive working relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors, and project partners. Support training and development of field employees.

Maintain clean, organized, and safe job sites. Eliminate waste and improve work processes wherever possible. Minimum Job Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience as an Electrical Superintendent. Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices and field operations. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and project documents.

Strong understanding of construction scheduling, manpower planning, and productivity. Ability to coordinate effectively with General Contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, customers, and internal teams. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to identify and resolve field issues in a timely manner.

Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Ability to work independently while leading and supporting field teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Industrial electrical construction experience. Experience with water and wastewater, manufacturing, food processing, or other industrial projects. Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent electrical trade experience. OSHA 30 certification. Experience leading multiple electrical crews. Experience working with project schedules, labor tracking, and productivity planning.

Physical Requirements Ability to work extended hours as required by project needs. Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor environments. Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and elevated work areas. Ability to walk and work on uneven surfaces and active construction sites. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and work in confined or congested areas.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment. Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment as required. Safety Level Safety Sensitive Note: Jobs with the Safety Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.

About Us

As a 100% employee owned contractor, when you work at Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a culture. Because every employee is an owner, our team is deeply invested in the quality of our work and the success of our customers. From apprentices to experienced professionals, we're committed to developing our people and providing opportunities for long term career growth.

At IPS and Sundt, we focus on building long term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee owners. We offer competitive pay, industry leading benefits including a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), incentive programs for craft and administrative employees, and training focused on personal and professional growth.

We're driven by skill, grit, and purpose as we continue working toward our goal of being the most skilled builder in America. Equal Opportunity Employer Industrial Power Solutions and Sundt are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Benefits

Market Competitive Salary (Paid Weekly) Bonus Eligibility Based on Company, Group, and Individual Performance Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting After 60 Days of Continuous Employment Paid Holidays Birthday PTO Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness Credits Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Workplace Wellness Programs Mental Health Program Life and Disability Insurance Employee Owner Perks Educational Assistance Sundt Foundation Charitable Employee Owners Program Electrical Superintendent