Traveling Electrical Superintendent, Construction

PayneCrest Electric; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Per diem travel allowances

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

PayneCrest Electric, Inc. in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Traveling Electrical Superintendent to lead field operations on large commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects nationwide.

You will supervise crews, coordinate schedules and manpower, ensure safety and quality, and work with project teams to meet budgets and timelines while traveling to multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of electrical construction experience.
• 5+ years in field leadership roles.
• Experience overseeing installations on large commercial/industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and NEC.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily electrical field operations on large-scale projects.
• Supervise crews including foremen and journeymen.
• Develop manpower plans and staffing levels across phases.
• Collaborate with PMs and GC to maintain schedules.
• Monitor productivity, budgets, and progress.
• Oversee installation, testing, and coordination of electrical systems.
• Coordinate with other trades to resolve field conflicts.
• Review drawings and project documentation for constructability.

Skills

Electrical field leadership

Team supervision

Project scheduling

NEC knowledge

BIM/VDC coordination

Procore/Autodesk Construction Cloud

Travel willingness

Driver’s license

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

TRAVELING ELECTRICAL SUPERINTENDENT

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, PayneCrest Electric, a Primoris Company, is a nationally recognized electrical contractor and trusted partner in delivering some of the industry's most complex and technically demanding projects. Our competitive advantage is our people-first culture, which empowers teams to make decisions, solve problems, and deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions while growing and succeeding together.

We are seeking a Traveling Electrical Superintendent to lead field operations and oversee the successful execution of large-scale commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical electrical construction projects nationwide. This role is responsible for managing daily field activities, supervising electrical crews, coordinating manpower and resources, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The Traveling Electrical Superintendent will work closely with Project Managers, General Contractors, and other trade partners to drive productivity, resolve field challenges, and deliver exceptional project results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily electrical field operations on large-scale commercial, industrial, and mission‑critical construction projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution.


• Supervise and coordinate electrical field personnel, including General Foremen, Foremen, Journeymen, and Apprentices, while promoting accountability, teamwork, and professional development.


• Develop and execute short‑term and long‑term manpower plans, ensuring appropriate staffing levels, labor productivity, and resource allocation throughout each phase of construction.


• Collaborate with Project Managers and General Contractors to develop, maintain, and execute project schedules, including look‑ahead planning, milestone tracking, and construction sequencing.


• Monitor field productivity, labor performance, and project progress, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, minimize rework, and maintain project budgets and schedules.


• Oversee the installation, testing, and coordination of electrical systems, including power distribution, switchgear, transformers, conduit, cable systems, lighting, controls, and associated infrastructure.


• Coordinate with other trades, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to resolve field conflicts, maintain workflow continuity, and ensure effective construction sequencing.


• Review construction drawings, specifications, BIM models, and project documentation to identify constructability concerns, installation challenges, and potential scope conflicts.


• Partner with engineering, BIM/VDC, and prefabrication teams to optimize installation methods, improve labor efficiency, and support effective material and equipment coordination.


• Enforce company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site‑specific safety requirements while fostering a proactive safety culture across all field operations.


• Monitor material deliveries, equipment availability, and procurement schedules to ensure resources are available to support planned construction activities.


• Conduct regular field inspections and quality control reviews to ensure installations comply with project specifications, applicable electrical codes, and company standards.


• Participate in project coordination meetings, provide progress updates to operations leadership, and proactively communicate potential risks, delays, and corrective action plans.


• Support project closeout activities, including inspections, testing, commissioning, punch list completion, and final turnover documentation.

Qualifications

• Active membership in an applicable electrical trade union, with a current union membership card in good standing, is required.


• 10+ years of progressive electrical construction experience, including 5+ years in field leadership roles such as General Foreman or Superintendent.


• Proven experience overseeing electrical installations on large-scale commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, or data center construction projects.


• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, installation methods, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).


• Demonstrated ability to lead large electrical crews, coordinate multiple work activities, and effectively manage manpower, productivity, and field resources.


• Experience developing and executing construction schedules, manpower projections, and short‑term look‑ahead plans.


• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, one‑line diagrams, and construction documentation.


• Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination, prefabrication strategies, and construction technology platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar systems.


• Strong understanding of construction safety practices, OSHA requirements, and jobsite quality standards.


• Proven ability to collaborate with Project Managers, General Contractors, subcontractors, and other trade partners to resolve field challenges and maintain project progress.


• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in fast‑paced construction environments.


• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and remain assigned to out‑of‑town projects for extended periods.


• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to assigned project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience serving as an Electrical Superintendent on large-scale data center, advanced manufacturing, industrial, or other mission‑critical projects.


• Experience overseeing medium‑voltage electrical distribution systems, switchgear installations, and complex electrical infrastructure.


• Experience managing multiple General Foremen and large electrical crews across complex, multi‑phase construction projects.


• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent advanced construction safety training.


• Experience supporting electrical system testing, commissioning, and project turnover activities.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Manpower Manager

LOCATION

Traveling - Greater Midwest area specifically Omaha, Dallas, St. Louis, and Mid‑Missouri

Compensation

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and applicable collective bargaining agreements


• Additional compensation and per diem allowances for qualifying travel assignments - Current GSA Rate is $5,505 per month


• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, as applicable


• Competitive benefits package, including applicable union health, retirement, and other benefit programs

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. As part of the hiring process, all applicants will be required to submit to and successfully pass a pre‑employment urine drug screening and background check.