T&D Superintendent

Global Technical Talent, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision/Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, Inc. is seeking a T&D Field Superintendent with heavy distribution experience. The role focuses on field operations, scheduling, and subcontractor oversight across Pennsylvania sites.

Strong safety leadership and excellent communication are essential. Travel across PA is required; per diem available. This contract-to-hire position supports high voltage transmission and substation work with a focus on timely, safe, and cost-effective project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of construction management experience or craft supervision on T&D projects (or equivalent).
• Associates degree with 9+ years experience; High School with 11+ years.
• Demonstrated field leadership and ability to supervise subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, productivity, materials, scheduling and contractual performance.
• Manage subcontractor compliance on T&D construction activities.
• Build client and subcontractor relationships; interface with stakeholders.
• Collaborate to develop project procedures and standards.
• Review safety docs and conduct site inspections; manage daily field reports.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety leadership

Microsoft Office

Software proficiency

Driving (MVR)

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

T&D Superintendent

Location: York, PA

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $60.00–$70.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Project locations can be anywhere throughout Pennsylvania; candidates must be willing to travel wherever project needs require. Per diem is available, allowing candidates to maintain their current residence.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

Our client is looking to bring on a T&D Field Superintendent with heavy distribution experience; a strong bonus would be underground experience. There will be Transmission work, but at a smaller percentage. Field work will span Pennsylvania project sites — exact locations are not defined at this time (Greensburg, PA; York, PA; and Reading, PA office locations).

The Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Superintendent is responsible for field operations on assigned project(s) in order to achieve safe, timely, and profitable completion of each project. This role plans, organizes, and supervises specific portions of construction work for an assigned area of a construction project, and is responsible for the construction scheduling of T&D-related activities of subcontractors to confirm the completion of contractual construction activities. The Superintendent maintains continuity of job progress and maximizes efficiencies related to the assigned area, with oversight of project work activities including high voltage transmission lines, transmission line steel and wood structures, drilled piers, spread footings, grounding, environmental requirements, substation equipment, substation structures, substation electrical, and substation controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall supervision of construction effort, which includes: safety, productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, materials management, scheduling, engineering, and contractual performance of the project.
• Responsible for subcontractor contractual compliance on designated T&D construction-related activities.
• Build effective client and subcontractor relationships; interface with client representatives, A/E representatives, and other contractors.
• Collaborate with project management to develop and implement project procedures, working documents, and standards.
• Authorize purchase requisitions, field design change requests, etc., under supervision of Construction Manager and Project Manager.
• Responsible for overall project safety; reviews and audits site-specific safety documentation, including Pre-Task Analysis (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs) on a regular basis.
• Complete daily field reports and take daily pictures to document construction progress.
• Assess future work activities and identify any concerns with work plans by utilizing subcontractors' 3-week look-ahead report.
• Develop a marked-up and as-built set of drawings to produce the record set documents, and answer RFIs with assistance from Assistant Project Manager or Field Engineer.
• Direct and manage subcontractor as necessary to comply with the established project schedule, and track and verify subprogress on an installed quantity and work hour basis.
• Verify material deliveries meet specifications and are being stored properly, and required preventative maintenance and/or temporary heating is being performed by the subcontractor (this potentially is coordinated with the Materials Manager).
• Coordinate with the QA/QC Manager to verify all welders on site are qualified to weld on the project.
• Witness all equipment setting and alignment.
• Walk down all systems prior to, during, and post hydrostatic testing to verify compliance with drawings and specifications and signing off on completed system testing and restoration.
• Develop punch lists of items out of compliance or not completed.
• Verify the most current drawing revisions are being used in the field.
• Understand and execute the project scope and any changes that develop; ensure field change orders are executed.
• Oversee craft supervision and project staffing as required.
• Provide oversight of project site material and tool management.
• Responsible for the daily field construction of an individual project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
• Supervises and directs the daily efforts of the physical construction of the project through daily coordination of all field activities, subcontractor direction, and code/specification compliance.
• Read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&IDs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and strong leadership skills.
• Strong safety background; ability to lead safe work practices in the field and demonstrate a strong safety mindset.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite; approximately 70% of the role is performed on a computer — strong Microsoft Office Suite skills are expected.
• Ability to independently learn and use software systems without extensive coaching.
• Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements (MVR required).
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors.
• Experience with above-grade and below-grade utility construction, including navigating permitting challenges.
• Strong Transmission Line and/or Substation background; candidates with both transmission and substation experience are highly desirable.
• Reporting, documentation, and administrative responsibilities are a significant part of the role — strong written communication is required.
• Must be able to work effectively with field personnel, contractors, clients, and stakeholders without creating conflict.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects; OR
• Associate Degree and 9 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects; OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects.

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of construction management or craft supervision experience on T&D projects (with Bachelor's Degree); 9 years (with Associate Degree); or 11 years (with High School Diploma/GED).
• Heavy distribution experience required; underground experience is a strong bonus.
• Preferred career progression: Journeyman Lineman → General Foreman → Superintendent → Project Manager.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Underground utility construction experience.
• Experience on both transmission line and substation scopes.
• Background in utility construction roles not limited to traditional linemen, provided sufficient relevant utility construction experience and the right leadership and communication skills are present.
• Candidates located in or willing to work in New Jersey (future need anticipated).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Field assignment role; project locations throughout Pennsylvania (not currently defined — exact sites TBD).
• Candidates must be willing to travel to wherever project needs require within Pennsylvania.
• Relocation is generally not required; per diem of $150/day is available.
• Driving is required (MVR check required).
• Flex scheduling is not eligible for this role.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm that has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally, the organization has grown to more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare.

What sets this organization apart is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) model, in which every full-time employee is an owner — aligning professional incentives with company performance and creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and genuine investment in outcomes. The firm earns a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 employee reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace, and has been named a Glassdoor Best Places to Work multiple years running.

Teams here span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals — engaging with projects that are complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind, from designing major airport expansions to building large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-16686

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