Project Superintendent

Elgin, Illinois, United States | Apprenticeship Candidate | Full-time

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Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company. 

For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients’ systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings.  We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of national clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Project Superintendent willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for the field. 

What you will do…

•    Plan, organize, and direct the work of the job crew employees daily. 
•    Discipline and counsel employees as needed, as well as motivate employees on a regular basis. 
•    direct the training of employees as needed.
•    Assign, reward, or promote employees in accordance with company policies and procedures.
•    Transfer, suspend, lay off, discipline, or discharge employees in accordance with company policies and procedures.
•    Adjust grievances in accordance with company policies and procedures. 
•    Maintain familiarity with plans, specifications, and job folder contract scope. 
•    Attend coordination meetings as required and provide necessary information. 
•    Monitor and document the progress of the job through the use of appropriate forms listed on the Mobile App. 
•    Provide a Lead person with current and accurate information by generating RFI’s, memos, and other forms of communication. 
•    Monitor, direct, and improve as necessary the quantity of work performed by the crew. 
•    Communicate company policies and procedures to the job crew. 
•    Apply knowledge of National Electrical Codes as needed. 
•    Order daily materials as needed and follow up at the end of each workday. 
•    Monitor and manage tool control for the job site. 
•    Ensure the job site is properly cleaned up at the end of each workday. 
•    Ensure compliance with all job safety standards established by the company and all regulatory agencies. 
•    Monitor and track employee work time as necessary, as well as approve work time as needed.

*You will be expected to rely on your experience and independent judgment when executing your job duties.

 

What you will need to succeed…

•    High School diploma/GED or equivalent. 
•    Minimum of 10 years’ experience as an Industrial Electrician. 
•    Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Industrial Superintendent. 
•    An NCCER certified Industrial Electrician, or an Electrician State License is a Plus. 
•    Must be able to pass a DISA D/A test. 
•    Demonstrated safe and proficient operation of equipment in a variety of work environments. 
•    Must be able to perform physical duties (lifting, walking, climbing, bending, and leaning for extended periods of time). 
•    Must be able to work in inclement weather (Hot, Cold) including working on high areas.
•    Bend and install rigid conduit. 
•    Set up and pull wire and cable. 
•    Terminate power, control, and instrumentation wire and cable. 
•    Install electrical gear, equipment, and devices. 
•    Install and troubleshoot PLCs. 
•    Install and troubleshoot AC and DC Drives. 
•    Single and Three Phase motors and motor control systems. 
•    Solid/stable/proven experience in the electrical field. 
•    Read/comprehend tape measure, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, work orders, instructions, formulas and processing charts. 
•    Must have knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA safety standards. 
•    Install conduits using a hand, mechanical, or hydraulic bender. 
•    Knows, understands, and follows OSHA and Safety Regulations. 
•    Follows L.O.T.O. policies. 

 

Physical demands…

The physical demands described within are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.


•    Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently; lifting from knee to shoulder heights; other lifting required from various levels.
•    Must be able to carry and transport up to 60 pounds up to 20 feet.
•    Requires standing for extended periods with frequent stretching, reaching, walking, and stooping, pushing and/or pulling in an environment that may be cold, hot, noisy, and wet and             may have fumes or odors.

What you’ll love about us… 


MKD employees are the company’s greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all of the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

•    On the job training with fully accredited training programs 
•    Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match 
•    Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
•    Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to real or perceived race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.