Traveling Superintendent

Clear.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Electrical Contractor in the United States seeks an experienced Electrical Superintendent to oversee field operations, ensure safe and efficient installation, and coordinate with multiple trades on diverse construction projects.

You will lead foremen, journeymen, and apprentices, manage schedules, budgets, and quality, and ensure compliance with NEC and project specs. Travel to project sites required, with emphasis on safety and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years electrical trade experience with field leadership roles.
• Current state Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Proven experience delivering commercial or industrial electrical projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings, one-line diagrams, shop drawings, submittals, and BIM/VDC models.
• Strong understanding of manpower planning, material coordination, scheduling, and field productivity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with construction management tools such as Bluebeam, LaborChart, Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving history.
• OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and installation quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily electrical construction activities to meet targets, deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Supervise foremen, journeymen, and apprentices with guidance and performance expectations.
• Forecast manpower requirements and update staffing plans to support project phases.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, and site personnel to maintain workflow and milestones.
• Manage material procurement, equipment requirements, deliveries, and prefabrication planning.
• Maintain field records: daily reports, timesheets, as-built drawings, safety documentation, inspection/testing records.
• Review and update construction schedules to stay aligned with project requirements.
• Ensure all installations comply with NEC, project specs, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safety culture through toolbox talks, JHA, pre-task planning, and site enforcement.
• Coordinate with general contractors, clients, inspectors, and other trades via site meetings.
• Arrange required inspections and support electrical testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with PM, estimating, purchasing, safety, quality, and BIM teams to resolve issues.
• Assist project management with monthly cost forecasting (labor, materials, equipment).
• Identify scope changes and support RFIs, submittals, and change-order documentation.
• Proactively address field challenges and implement practical solutions.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Project coordination

Safety management

MS Office

Field productivity

Education

Journeyman/Master Electrician license

Tools

Bluebeam

LaborChart

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

An established electrical contractor is seeking an experienced Electrical Superintendentto oversee field operations and coordinate the safe, efficient installation of electrical systems across assigned construction projects.

The successful candidate will lead field personnel, manage daily production, coordinate with other trades, and ensure work is completed in line with project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and applicable electrical codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily electrical construction activities to ensure projects meet production targets, deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Supervise and develop field teams, including foremen, journeymen, and apprentices, providing guidance, feedback, and clear performance expectations.
• Forecast manpower requirements and regularly update staffing plans to support upcoming project phases.
• Coordinate subcontractors, trade partners, and other site personnel to maintain workflow and meet construction milestones.
• Manage material procurement, equipment requirements, deliveries, and prefabrication planning to minimize delays.
• Maintain accurate field records, including daily reports, timesheets, as-built drawings, safety documentation, and inspection and testing records.
• Review and update construction schedules, ensuring activities remain aligned with project requirements.
• Ensure all electrical installations comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), project specifications, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture through toolbox talks, job hazard assessments, pre-task planning, and consistent enforcement of site safety procedures.
• Coordinate with general contractors, clients, inspectors, and other trades through site meetings and ongoing project communication.
• Arrange required inspections and support electrical testing, system startup, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with project management, estimating, purchasing, safety, quality, and VDC/BIM teams to resolve technical issues and improve field execution.
• Assist project management with monthly cost forecasting, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Identify scope changes and support the preparation of RFIs, submittals, and change-order documentation.
• Proactively address field challenges and implement practical solutions to maintain project progress.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of electrical trade experience, with progressive responsibility in field leadership roles such as Lead Electrician, Foreman, or Superintendent.
• Current state Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or the ability to obtain the required license promptly.
• Proven experience delivering commercial or industrial electrical construction projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, electrical one-line diagrams, shop drawings, submittals, and BIM/VDC coordination models.
• Strong understanding of manpower planning, material coordination, scheduling, and field productivity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction management tools such as Bluebeam, LaborChart, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or equivalent platforms.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving history.
• OSHA 30 certification and current First Aid/CPR certification are preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and installation quality.

Physical & Site Requirements

• Ability to work in varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and stairs and operate common construction equipment, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform other physical tasks required on a construction site.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all site safety requirements.
• Flexibility to travel between project sites and work extended hours or alternative shifts when project demands require.

This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical field leader to take ownership of site execution, develop high-performing crews, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex electrical construction projects.