Field Supervisor / IMDC

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Field Supervisor responsible for leading electrical projects in the commercial and industrial sectors. The role includes managing teams, ensuring safe installations, and overseeing project schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have completed an electrical apprenticeship, have at least four years of field supervision experience, and possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Gaylor Electric, Inc. promotes a supportive work environment and commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of field supervision/management experience.
• Ability to manage teams of electricians effectively.
• Experience overseeing safe installations and repairs of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams of electricians to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Supervise field personnel and establish performance goals.
• Ensure adherence to project costs, time constraints, and quality standards.

Skills

Interpersonal relationship skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technology/computer proficiency

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D.

Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program

Job description

Posted Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Scope of Work

The Field Supervisor is accountable for providing leadership, management, and supervision for electrical projects within the commercial and industrial sectors. This role involves overseeing safe installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to manage teams of electricians. Consistently complete projects on time, within budget, and in a safe manner. Supervise and direct field personnel, typically overseeing a team of 20+ employees. Helps establish performance goals and motivate crews to consistently meet or exceed goals.
• Lead and manage crews comprising apprentices, journeypersons, crew leaders, and lead persons. Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Lay out project work and coordinate timely scheduling of materials, tools, and equipment to meet project scope, budget, and schedule. Supervise on-site construction projects, trade contractors, and field personnel to ensure projects are completed within established parameters.
• Quality Assurance and Client Satisfaction. Review project documents, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance. Resolve construction difficulties, coordinate field installations, and oversee project close-outs. Foster and maintain positive relationships with customers/clients, ensuring satisfaction with project outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, project costs, time constraints, and quality standards.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for assigned personnel as directed.
• Report to the Field Supervisor, General Superintendent, or Project Manager. Interact with other field personnel and support staff, including Estimating, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and other corporate services.
• Engage with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders involved in project-related activities.
• Maintain required licensing and training requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.
• Experience: Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program. Four or more years of field supervision/management experience and meets position requirements.
• SPECIALIZED SKILLS: High level interpersonal relationship skills, proficiency in communication skills, organization skills, and must be technology/computer proficient.

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.