Assistant Superintendent -Traveling

Helix Electric; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Discount Program through Perk

Tax Savings Accounts – FSA, HSA, DCFSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Helix Electric seeks an Assistant Electrical Construction Superintendent (Traveling) to lead field teams on large, mission-critical electrical projects across sites. You will help manage safety programs, scheduling, and subcontractor coordination while delivering quality on time and within budget.

The role requires a Journeyman certification, strong leadership and communication skills, and comfort with travel to project locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Journeyman trade certification required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing safety and environmental programs.

Skills

Journeyman Trade Certification

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office Proficiency

Budget & Scheduling

Building Codes Knowledge

Job description

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Assistant Superintendent -Traveling

• Posted on June 29, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• On-site
• Field Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ASSIS007732

Description

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

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 mission critical 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.

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)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Journeyman Trade Certification in a related Construction trade.
• 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:

• 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 Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
• Tax Savings Accounts – FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA
• Tuition Reimbursement

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