Electrical Data Center Superintendent - National Travel

Interstates Companies; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match

Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Bonus Incentives

Per Diem/Travel Pay

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Interstates is seeking a Field Leader to guide on-site electrical and automation teams across varied job sites in the United States. You will manage crews, coordinate with foremen and clients, and help keep projects on schedule and within safety protocols.

Ideal candidates bring on-site industrial electrical experience, a proven ability to lead a crew, and a valid journeyman license. Expect travel, field work, and opportunities for advancement within a safety-focused organization.

Qualifications

• On-site industrial electrical project experience.
• Experience leading a crew.
• State-issued journeyman electrician's license (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3-15 people in field operations, with on-tools work when needed.
• Oversee project execution, budgets, schedules, and resource utilization.
• Uphold safety standards and promote Interstates' safety culture on site.
• Communicate with onsite clients and allied trades to maintain progress.
• Coach and mentor team members to develop their potential.
• Understand and implement project plans and layouts for success.
• Maintain overall electrical/construction knowledge across tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety

Communication

Coaching/Mentoring

Planning

Electrical knowledge

Education

Journeyman electrician license

Job description

At Interstates, we don't just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we're doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you're bending conduit, wiring panels, writing code, supporting projects, or helping things run behind the scenes, you'll be part of a crew that works hard, shares laughs, and takes pride in doing quality work. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and do meaningful work, you'll feel at home here.

Meet the team that brings our projects to life.

From logistics to electrical work, everyone in the field plays a critical role in building, powering, and delivering success on a jobsite. Our logistics professionals keep construction moving by ensuring a steady flow of inventory. They bring attention to detail and strong organizational skills as they procure tools and materials for our electricians. Apprentice electricians are the powerhouses behind our most dynamic projects, while summer interns and new graduates kick off their careers as industrial electrical professionals. These team members work closely with our journeyman electricians-seasoned experts who lead and mentor crews while completing complex projects.

Our journeyman electricians partner with field foremen and site superintendents, who coordinate work, manage risks, and keep projects on track through planning, motivation, and communication. Our I&E, service, and maintenance teams ensure project performance by installing, testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating equipment. Across roles, we all champion safety-empowering employees to lead as safety shareholders, uphold zero-injury expectations, and care for our crews, company, and families.

Field Leader Responsibilities

Employee will use his/her experience in the field to lead a team of 3-15 people, must be OK to work in the field "on tools" when needed. Employee will be on-site working closely with crew, managing projects, communicating needs and upholding safety standards, maintaining budgets and building relationships with clients.

• Leadership - Consistently leads and motivates with positive influence that enables the team to contribute towards the effectiveness of achieving goals and project success
• Project Execution - Cost, schedule and productivity, ensures all resources are being effectively utilized to execute the project successfully
• Safety - Has overall responsibility and dedication to keep the project and crews safe by setting the safety tone through active participation and involvement in the Interstates behavior based safety program
• Communication - Builds productive relationships with onsite client representatives and allied trades on the project
• Coaching/Mentoring - Views coaching and mentoring as an essential part of their job. Continually strives to develop others so that they may achieve their full potential as an essential part of the team
• Planning and Layout - Overall responsibility for understanding the project plan and working the plan for project success
• Knowledge - Has an overall electrical and construction knowledge
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Desire and experience being on-site industrial electrical projects
• Must have some experience leading a crew
• Desire to be part of building a team and a culture
• Must have a state-issued journeyman electrician's license (or equivalent)

Location/Travel:

This position will require 100% travel to assigned worksites across the United States. Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. Per diem and mileage stipends applicable per company policy.

Work Schedule:

Start times, break times and work hours vary per site and stage of our projects. Our employees work more than 40 hours per week but no more than 60, as part of our commitment to safety. Due to the type of construction, weekend work may be required on occasion.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, this role is often exposed to high/precarious places, risk of electrical shock, and all outside weather conditions. This role is expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Due to the nature of our work and our client base, this role may involve tasks in an environment exposed to dust. Candidates should be comfortable working in these conditions and complying with safety standards to protect their well-being.

Benefits of Working at Interstates:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
• Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
• Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
• Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program Benefits (as applicable)
• Family & safety culture - a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
• Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
• Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
• Company Issued Cordless Milwaukee Tool Kit
• Continuing Education & Journeyman Licensing Renewal Assistance
• Double Pay for Sunday Work, Triple Pay if working an occasional holiday

What You Should Know Before You Apply

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Interstates is an EEO provider and offers a drug-free workplace. Employment at Interstances is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.