General Superintendent

Helix Electric; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Electric is seeking a General Superintendent - Electrical in Manassas, VA. The role oversees all field operations for multiple electrical projects, driving staffing, safety, and project execution in alignment with corporate goals.

The General Superintendent will mentor field leaders, coordinate with PMs and support departments, and champion standard work practices, budgeting, and cost control across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience leading field operations in electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop field Superintendents and site leaders.
• Set departmental standards and drive cross-project improvements.
• Forecast staffing and manage field labor resources.
• Participate in project reviews and cost-to-complete sessions.
• Collaborate with PMs to ensure proper project execution.
• Model a safety-first culture and enforce NEC compliance.
• Oversee QA/QC, testing, startup, and commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Safety management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 15, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Manassas, VA 20109, USA

• Field Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: GENER008156

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.

SUMMARY: General Superintendent- Electrical

The general superintendent is a senior-level field leader responsible for overall field operations across a portfolio of projects within a department. The General Superintendent will work closely with other department leaders in the strategic planning and execution of department objectives. Supervises and develops Superintendents, Senior Superintendents, and Site General Superintendents , and drives workforce strategy, standard work practices, and continuous improvement for the department. Reporting to the VP of Field Operations, this role requires close collaboration with all department project teams and various support departments within the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and support all assigned Superintendents, Senior Superintendents, and Site General Superintendents.
• Implement departmental standards; share lessons learned and drive cross-project improvements.
• Forecast and level craft and leadership resources across projects; own weekly field staffing projections for the department and work with the Field Recruiter to manage field labor resources and properly staff projects.
• Participate early in project reviews (scope, specs, execution sequencing, logistics, prefabrication, commissioning plans); contribute to budgets and project execution plans.
• Collaborate with the project management team and operations leaders to ensure proper planning for project execution.
• Champion Helix safety standards; coordinate with Regional Safety to forecast and implement required safety training in the department. Ensure safety requirements are being followed on all projects, that incidents are properly reported, investigated, and corrective actions are taken; model a safety-first culture.
• Set QA/QC expectations; ensure installations meet NEC (NFPA 70), project specs, and all applicable codes/regulations; oversee testing, startup, and commissioning practices.
• Participate in and provide input to the monthly project cost-to-complete sessions.
• Hire in partnership with Field Recruiting; monitor market trends in compensation packages and ensure we are competitive.
• Mentor, coach, and performance-manage field leaders; partner with L&D to identify skill gaps and deliver training modules for field leadership and craft workers.
• Maintain strong communication with GCs/owners, AHJs, trade partners, and internal teams; resolve escalated conflicts and align field operations with project goals.