Assistant Superintendent

Helix Electric; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental with Vision

Life and AD&D coverage

401K with employer match

Vacation, Sick Pay & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Helix Electric in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks an Assistant Electrical Construction Superintendent to lead on-site execution of complex projects, manage safety, quality, scope, schedule and budget, and mentor field personnel.

The role involves coordinating trades, overseeing materials, and ensuring open communication with general contractors and clients to deliver high-quality electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field teams and coordinating trades.
• Ability to monitor safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Strong organizational skills under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and environmental programs on site.
• Monitor job costing, quality reporting, forecasting, and productivity.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Handle field administration: timesheets, reports, diaries.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and logistics.
• Implement construction plan and schedule.
• Supervise and mentor electricians (15+).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety programs

MS Office Suite

Education

Journeyman Trade Certification (asset)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Assistant Superintendent

• Posted on May 14, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Field Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ASSIS007547

Description

To better support current backlog and the anticipated doubling of business over the next few years, Helix Electric has created a new position for a dynamic Assistant Electrical Construction Superintendent. At any given time, this superintendent will be executing projects 1M+ in electrical work in high-end multi-family projects. The successful superintendent will manage all electrical installations, troubleshooting, delivering quality output, meeting customer expectations, managing to scope, delivering on time, and delivering within budget.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:

Helix Electric, Inc. is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in the nation. Helix Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical construction - design/build services, industrial, commercial, mixed use/multi-family developments as well as government, institutional, communications and utilities projects. Helix Electric possesses world-class technical experts who maintain vital, long-term relationships and a high level of credibility with the general contractors, utility and power user customers we serve. We have a strong reputation and extensive network of customer relationships and have consistently provided new, cutting-edge product innovations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & SCOPE:

• Assisting with managing, and providing leadership for safety and environmental programs
• Assisting with monitoring job costing, quality reporting, forecasting and productivity
• Assisting with coordinating all manpower, materials, and equipment
• Assisting with completing field administration: timesheets, quantity reports, purchases and the job diaries
• Assisting with organizing and coordinating all subcontractor activities
• Assisting with implementing and monitoring the construction plan; including scheduling and logistics
• Assisting with supervising and mentoring field personnel (15+ electricians)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Journeyman Trade Certification in a related Construction trade will be considered an asset
• A proven track record of delivering safe projects on schedule and within budget
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to perform a variety of tasks under multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Excellent knowledge of the Building Codes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.
• Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves always), respirator when required.
• Able to work 8-10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime, and night shifts as required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, able to routinely lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds and pushing and pulling of objects is required.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

HELIX OFFERS:

• A Full-Time Stable Career Opportunity offering Competitive wages
• 100% Employer paid Medical & Dental with Vision options available.
• Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer paid with buy up options
• Rich 401K Employer Match with aggressive vesting schedule
• Vacation, Sick Pay & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Voluntary benefits

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