Civil Superintendent

The E-J Group brings experience, expertise, and a national reputation to projects ranging in size up to more than $300 million. With over 3,500 employees across 28 offices nationwide, E‑J delivers full‑service electrical solutions for rail systems, transit facilities, office buildings, hospitals, power generation, substations, transmission and distribution, renewables, co‑generation facilities, roadway and outdoor specialty work, airports, industrial facilities, data centers, chip plants, universities, sports stadiums, extra high voltage distribution, utility, and gas infrastructure.

Three generations of family expertise combine practical knowledge with modern technological innovation, providing rapid and efficient solutions for lighting, power, energy, and communication needs.

Division: Large Specialty Projects
Reports To: Sr. Project Manager
Location: New York, NY

As a Civil Superintendent at E‑J Electrical Installation, you will oversee heavy civil and structural operations and manage subcontractors, ensuring seamless execution of projects from start to finish. You will manage daily field operations, direct foremen and craft workers, and coordinate complex civil work tasks while maintaining schedules, managing costs, and ensuring compliance with project drawings and specifications. The role also requires building strong relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and on‑site teams for successful project delivery.

• Oversee both electrical and heavy civil operations, ensuring effective integration of both disciplines on projects.
• Approve labor rates and manage workforce distribution, ensuring a balanced and efficient mix of foremen, journeymen, and laborers.
• Manage contract administration and lead communication meetings with subcontractors and field management teams, specifically focused on heavy civil and electrical coordination.
• Review job cost updates and financial projections, ensuring both electrical and civil scopes are delivered within budget.
• Review, approve, and negotiate change orders, addressing both civil and electrical work as required.
• Ensure timely performance evaluations for direct reports and recommend appropriate staffing adjustments.
• Prepare estimates for civil scope of work by:
  • Reading and interpreting Request for Proposal (RFP) documents, construction drawings, and specifications to understand the scope of the project and ensure the estimate/proposal satisfies RFP obligations.
  • Collaborating with the Electrical Estimating Team on means and methods, value‑added concepts, and building a strategy.
  • Developing project schedule.
  • Completing and/or compiling all material takeoffs for the estimate.
  • Ensuring all subcontracts and permanent material quotes are issued and coordinated to ensure the scope of work is clear and pricing is accurate.
  • Establishing labor wages and unit rates for tasks.
• Maintain and enforce safety, contract administration, planning, and negotiation related to heavy civil construction.

• 10+ years of construction and estimating experience, including 3+ years in a superintendent or leadership role with a focus on heavy civil and electrical projects.
• NYC agency experience preferred (MTA, PANYNJ, DOT, NYCT, LIRR, Amtrak).
• Proven ability to manage both heavy civil and electrical operations, ensuring coordination and smooth integration on job sites.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to adapt to varying project demands and challenges.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams across different disciplines.
• Expertise in safety, contract administration, planning, and negotiation related to heavy civil construction.

• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to manage demanding project timelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently, adhering to both civil and electrical safety standards.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required.

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