General Superintendent - Infrastructure Group

Royal Electric Company

Pleasanton (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness resources

Job summary

An electrical services provider in Pleasanton, CA is seeking an experienced General Superintendent to oversee field operations for airport projects and ensure safety compliance. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years managing multimillion-dollar electrical contracts and a strong commitment to developing teams. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health plans and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience managing $10-12M in electrical work.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote a safety culture.
  • Valid Journeyman Electrician card preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Structure overall field operations for airport projects.
  • Coach and develop field personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and documentation requirements.
  • Oversee project schedules and labor planning.

Skills

Leadership
Safety management
Project management
Communication

Education

10 years of experience in electrical work
OSHA 30-hour certification

Tools

MS Project
P6

Job description

Join Team Royal!

Why Royal? At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other toward achieving exceptional results. We believe in transforming the culture of construction and creating a space where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to support initiatives like "Breaking Barriers," showcasing the incredible contributions of women in our industry.

We sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose: to build great relationships, one project at a time! We believe in taking care of our team. From comprehensive wellness programs to continuous learning opportunities, we invest in your growth and well‑being.

We have a current opening for a General Superintendent for our projects throughout Northern California.

Responsibilities
Building People
  • Structure overall field operations for the designated market/region, with a focus on airport projects, deep underground work, and dry utility installations.
  • Select appropriate field personnel for each project based on development opportunities, workload, and required skills/certifications.
  • Coach and develop direct reports by guiding them through the Proven Process and leveraging tools such as 3A+ and Employee Development Plans.
  • Ensure field teams are identifying and developing future leaders on their projects.
  • Promote company culture and strategy, specifically by modeling and reinforcing behaviors outlined in the Safety Leader Playbook.
Building Relationships
  • Actively engage with the Royal Leadership Team (RLT) to support company goals and Vision Zones.
  • Maintain strong collaboration with the Project Executive on execution strategy, staffing, project challenges/opportunities, and build and coach teams on developing strong relationships with clients' field leadership across all airport, underground, and utility projects.
  • Collaborate closely with other operations teams across the company to share resources and expertise for broader organizational success.
Building Projects
  • Support project teams through the Proven Process in planning, execution, client strategy, and field responsibilities.
  • Ensure field leaders incorporate virtual construction, prefabrication, equipment, and material coordination into their production plans.
  • Review QA/QC, WBS, production plans, and schedules, providing direction to foremen/superintendents.
  • Ensure safety planning is completed for all major installations, including deep underground work and aviation-secured areas. Partner with safety and training departments to maintain required certifications.
  • Oversee all project schedules in the region and ensure accurate 4‑week lookahead schedules and electrical/man‑load updates. Hold teams accountable for manpower planning and crew development.
  • Monitor manpower ratios, productivity, crew makeup, and labor performance. Participate in recovery planning when slippage occurs.
  • Review PCA and CTC monthly and provide feedback to the Project Executive.
  • Play an active role in employee development and discipline to support a culture of accountability and growth.
  • Monitor project productivity and coach field leaders on improvements related to methods, equipment, and technology.
  • Ensure consistent compliance with safety and project documentation requirements, escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Ensure field teams have necessary resources to meet installation timelines.
  • Oversee project closeout planning and transition of labor to other projects. Ensure field leadership has protected time to plan upcoming work.
  • Perform additional tasks as needed based on project demands.
Who you are
  • Strive to be great - You're eager to build and master your skills by seeking new experiences. You're willing to work smart, take initiative, and take on challenges with a tenacious and resourceful attitude.
  • Fun & Friendly - You like people, have a sense of humor, and enjoy what you do.
  • Analytical and Solutions‑oriented - You're skilled at identifying challenges and opportunities, developing practical solutions, and ensuring projects stay on track to meet their goals.
  • Critical Thinker - You're willing to innovate, challenge yourself, and try new things.
  • Relationship Builder - You work to build trust and relationships at all levels, cultivating collaboration, shared success, and mutual respect.
  • Influencer - You're an inspiration to others, capable of guiding actions, decisions, and strategies. You recognize other people's underlying needs and motivations and can navigate individual and group perspectives.
Requirements
Education & Experience
  • 10 years of experience managing $10‑12M in electrical work, preferably including airport projects, deep underground installations, and dry utility construction, or equivalent experience managing multiple projects as a superintendent.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote and influence a best‑in‑class safety culture.
  • Must be able to meet badging requirements for airports, secured facilities, or similar environments.
  • Valid Journeyman Electrician card is preferred but not required.
  • OSHA 30‑hour certification required.
Required Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrates Royal leadership traits: promotes culture, strives for excellence, builds relationships, focuses on outcomes, develops people and influences effectively.
  • Demonstrates Safety Leadership traits: leads by example, plans safety into work, coaches/holds others accountable, and applies expertise.
  • Ability to forecast manpower 12‑18 months out.
  • Ability to manage 2‑8 field operations leaders and oversee 2‑6 projects concurrently.
  • Proven track record in mentorship and developing talent.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports, blueprints, building codes, and specifications related to underground and utility installations.
  • Proficient in CPM scheduling (MS Project, P6).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Salary Range
  • $150,000/year - $200,000/year
    • This is an exempt position.
Benefits
Health
  • Health Care Plan (3 types of Medical plans, Discounted Dental & Orthodontist services for adults & children, Premium Vision Plan)
  • Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k).
  • $50k Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and 8 Paid Holidays)
  • Family Leave FMLA (Maternity & Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long‑Term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flex Spending Accounts: Healthcare, Dependent care (Daycare children & elderly - work related), & Transit
  • Pharmacy discounts
  • Kisx Card (Surgery & Imaging Program)
  • Opportunity for tuition reimbursement.
Wellness Resources
  • Free telehealth
  • Health Joy App
  • Free peer coach support – mental health, stress management, substance use, and suicidal ideation
  • CancerCARE 1:1 Consulting and support with expert medical team
  • Employee Assistance Support
  • Hearing Aid discount plan
  • Laser VisionCare discount plan.
Learning & Development
  • Safety training: Getting Everyone Home Safely
  • Professional & Leadership Development Training
  • Skill Development Training
  • Mentorship Program
  • On‑The‑Job & Classroom Training.
Employee Referral Program

We value referrals from our employees! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please refer them through our company's referral program. Successful referrals can earn you an incentive.

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Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Veterans, women & minorities encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.

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