Electrical Superintendent (Industrial)

Job Title: Electrical Superintendent (Industrial)
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Loenbro - Southeast
Location: Franklin, TN (Travel Required)
Reports to: General Superintendent
Employment Type: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

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About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach. Every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don't just offer jobs, we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps deliver critical industrial infrastructure projects that drive America's energy, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

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Job Summary

Loenbro is seeking an experienced Electrical Industrial Superintendent to lead field operations on large-scale industrial construction projects. The Electrical Industrial Superintendent is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all electrical construction activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and client satisfaction.

This position provides overall field leadership for electrical scopes of work across industrial facilities including manufacturing plants, processing facilities, power generation facilities, oil and gas installations, renewable energy projects, and other heavy industrial environments. The Superintendent serves as the primary field leader, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to project specifications.

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Essential Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all electrical field operations, including foremen, lead personnel, subcontractors, and craft employees.

• Manage electrical construction activities for industrial projects from mobilization through commissioning and project turnover.

• Develop, maintain, and execute project schedules while ensuring alignment with overall project milestones and client expectations.

• Direct and support foremen in developing and maintaining detailed three-week look-ahead schedules.

• Coordinate manpower planning, workforce loading, and crew assignments to maximize productivity and project efficiency.

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, General Superintendents, engineers, and clients to ensure successful project execution.

• Monitor project productivity, identify risks, and implement solutions to mitigate schedule or budget impacts.

• Oversee material procurement, equipment utilization, and logistics to support uninterrupted field operations.

• Ensure installation activities comply with project specifications, drawings, applicable codes, and industry standards.

• Support and enforce quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs throughout construction and commissioning activities.

• Lead daily planning meetings, toolbox talks, and coordination meetings with field personnel and project stakeholders.

• Conduct regular field inspections to verify workmanship, safety compliance, and project progress.

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and customer safety requirements.

• Investigate and report safety incidents, near misses, and corrective actions as required.

• Coordinate outage planning, shutdowns, commissioning activities, and system startups when applicable.

• Maintain effective communication with clients, engineering teams, vendors, subcontractors, and project leadership.

• Mentor and develop foremen and craft leadership to strengthen organizational capability and succession planning.

• Ensure accurate project documentation, daily reports, manpower reporting, and turnover packages are completed and maintained.

• Promptly report any violations of company policies, procedures, safety guidelines, or project requirements.

Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.

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Minimum Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial electrical construction experience with at least 3 years in a Superintendent or senior field leadership role.

• Proven experience managing multiple electrical crews on large-scale industrial construction projects.

• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, including:

  • Medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution

  • Motor control centers (MCCs)

  • Switchgear and substations

  • Cable tray systems

  • Instrumentation and controls

  • Industrial automation systems

  • Grounding and bonding systems

• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, one-line diagrams, P&IDs, and BIM models.

• Experience with project scheduling, manpower forecasting, and construction sequencing.

• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable industry standards.

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced construction environments.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Ability to travel and work extended schedules as project demands require.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical construction experience in industrial environments.

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license.

• Experience leading projects with 150+ craft employees.

• Experience supporting industrial projects in:

  • Manufacturing facilities

  • Data centers

  • Power generation facilities

  • Renewable energy projects

  • Mining operations

  • Oil and gas facilities

  • Chemical or processing plants

• Experience with commissioning, startup, and energization activities.

• OSHA 30 Certification.

• CPR/First Aid Certification.

• Proficiency with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.

• Experience implementing Lean Construction or advanced planning methodologies.

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong leadership and personnel management capabilities.

• Ability to motivate teams and drive accountability.

• Comprehensive understanding of industrial construction means and methods.

• Ability to effectively prioritize competing project demands.

• Skilled in conflict resolution and stakeholder management.

• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Ability to build positive working relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Industrial construction environments with exposure to active construction operations.

• Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, vibration, and industrial hazards.

• May require work at heights, in confined spaces, and around energized equipment.

• Frequent walking on uneven surfaces and active job sites.

• Occasional travel and extended work schedules may be required to support project needs.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, PPE requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

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Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive compensation package and rewards those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off (PTO) 

• Life and disability insurance

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

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Our Core Values (LEAD)

Guided by our Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.

We LEAD by:

• Living with Integrity

• Exceeding Expectations

• Acting with Urgency

• Delivering Excellence

If you're ready to join a team that values safety, leadership, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.