Electrical Superintendent - Indianapolis at Knight Electric, Inc. – Indianapolis, Indiana

About Knight Electric:
Knight Electric is a national electrical contractor focusing on Commercial/Retail new construction and re-modernization. Our culture and continued investment in our employees set us apart from the others. We were recently named to the DFW Fastest 50 growth companies for 2025.

• Offices in Justin, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth) and Alpharetta, GA (Atlanta)
• Customers include Target, Costco, Bass Pro Shop, HEB, Publix, Best Buy, Trader Joes, Walmart and more.

Superintendent About this role: Lead and oversee all field operations across the assigned commercial electrical scope of work, ensuring seamless coordination of installation strategies, validation of layout plans, and strict compliance with safety standards and electrical codes. Serve as the primary on-site liaison between project management, clients, and field personnel, directing schedules, manpower, productivity, and comprehensive documentation. Drive project success through oversight of budgets, labor utilization, and overall performance outcomes.
Collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to anticipate challenges, optimize resources, and ensure consistent delivery of complex electrical projects.
Location and Travel:

• This role will be based in Indianapolis, IN (Eagle Creek)
• This role will be traveling after the 1st project in Indianapolis - approximately in 3 months
  • Projects are in the Southeast mostly (Carolina's, TN, GA, KY, FL, AL)
  • We pay for all travel to include housing, fuel and per diem.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Total compensation between $140,000 and $180,000
  • Based on state electrical license(s), experience, etc.
  • This includes base salary, vehicle allowance, annual bonus and other.
• Structured bonus program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fuel card
• Vehicle allowance
• Housing/Airbnb paid and daily per diem
• Full Medical, Dental and other benefits

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and interpret the contract, scope, submittals, and specifications and explain to field staff, administrative personnel, and clients
• Plan, organize, and direct daily activities necessary to the successful completion of the project
• Develop and integrate project schedules effectively with other trades or end users
• Consistently meet or exceed productivity standards consistent with KEI’s Productive Jobsite Program
• Manage site logistics and material procurement
• Manage company-owned and rented tools/equipment
• Collaborate with project managers or other administrative personnel to establish work execution plans, project budgets, and site safety plans
• Supervise, direct, and mentor project field staff
• Develop and execute task-specific MOPs for all shutdown activities
• Monitor installations and report labor hours for budget tracking
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for all direct reports
• Ensure compliance with national and local codes and regulations
• Conduct jobsite safety inspections and prepare safety inspection reports
• Lead or assist with investigations, including root cause analysis as needed

Position Requirements:

• Journeyman’s license (or higher), State Issued
• 10+ years of experience in the electrical industry
• 2+ years of experience, recently as an electrical superintendent or five years in a Foreman role.
• High school diploma/GED

· Valid state-issued driver’s license, good driving record, and state minimum limits auto insurance

• Advanced to expert knowledge of electrical theory, NEC and local codes
• Proven expertise to effectively manage all onsite aspects of a project, including scheduling/forecasting of manpower, field change order management, document control, material management, equipment tracking, and client relations
• Strong math and problem-solving skills
• History of managing crews of 15 or more while routinely meeting or beating the projected job costs
• OSHA 30 certificate, as well as the ability to identify and mitigate site safety risks
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to various project jobsites throughout the country, if needed
• Ability to pass a background and motor vehicle check

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

See all our openings at Knight Electric here.
Knight Electric is a family owned, nationwide company offering a wide range of commercial lighting and electrical services.
This Position Description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions or qualifications.