Traveling Superintendent (Electrical)

Lighthouse-Electric; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) match

ESOP ownership

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Lighthouse Electric seeks a Traveling Superintendent to lead electrical field operations across projects, ensuring safe, high-quality execution and alignment with schedules.

You will oversee union crews, coordinate with project teams, and maintain production plans while traveling to support multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent; Journeyman Electrician certification preferred and additional safety/leadership certs.
• Work Experience Required: 7+ years in electrical construction field, with union crew leadership; experience on large, complex projects; familiarity with VDC/BIM and prefabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical field operations across Lighthouse Electric projects, ensuring safe, productive, high-quality execution.
• Direct union crews in accordance with CBA and local rules.
• Plan and execute daily/weekly production activities, including manpower loading and crew balancing.
• Coordinate with Project Management, Planning/Layout/Design, VDC/BIM, Safety, Quality, and Prefabrication teams.
• Develop and maintain phase plans, weekly work plans, and 3–6 week lookaheads; remove constraints.
• Monitor field productivity and implement corrective actions to achieve labor goals.
• Enforce Lighthouse safety expectations and stop-work authority when required.
• Ensure installations meet drawings/specs and drive turnover readiness.
• Maintain professional relationships with GC, owners, unions, and trade partners.
• Prepare accurate field documentation: daily reports, manpower tracking, delays, progress updates.
• Travel to and support multiple Lighthouse projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Union Supervision

Scheduling

Coordination

Problem Solving

Field Reporting

Communication

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Journeyman Electrician (Preferred)

Tools

VDC/BIM

Lookaheads

Scheduling Software

Job description

About Lighthouse Electric

At Lighthouse Electric, we power more than buildings — we power opportunity. For decades, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical construction solutions on complex commercial and industrial projects. Our success is driven by craftsmanship, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way — safely, efficiently, and with integrity. We believe great companies are built by great people. That’s why we invest in our team, encourage continuous improvement, and create an environment where professionals can grow, lead, and make a measurable impact. Here, you’re not just another employee — you’re part of a crew that takes pride in powering what’s next.

Why Us

• Stability + Growth – Established company with a strong backlog of major projects
• Impactful Work – Be part of high-profile, large-scale electrical builds
• Empowered Professionals – We trust our experts to lead and innovate
• Team-First Culture – Collaboration, respect, and accountability drive our success
• Strong Benefits Investment – Company-paid health coverage + 401(k) match
• Career Development – We promote from within and value long-term growth

If you want your work to matter — and your expertise to be valued — Lighthouse Electric is where you belong.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Traveling Superintendent leads electrical field operations across Lighthouse Electric projects, ensuring safe, high-quality, and productive execution. This role oversees union crews, coordinates with project teams, and maintains schedule and performance goals while traveling to support business unit projects in multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical field operations across assigned Lighthouse Electric projects, ensuring safe, productive, and high-quality execution.
• Direct union electrical crews in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and applicable local work rules.
• Plan and execute daily and weekly production activities, including manpower loading, crew balancing, and work sequencing.
• Coordinate closely with Project Management, Planning/Layout/Design, VDC/BIM, Safety, Quality, and Prefabrication teams to ensure install-ready work.
• Develop and maintain phase plans, weekly work plans, and 3–6 week lookaheads; proactively identify and remove constraints.
• Monitor field productivity (earned vs. actual hours), implement corrective actions, and support overall labor performance goals.
• Enforce and model Lighthouse Electric safety expectations, including task planning, job hazard analysis, audits, and stop-work authority when required.
• Ensure installations meet drawings, specifications, and company quality standards; drive punch list and turnover readiness.
• Maintain professional relationships with general contractors, owners, union representatives, and trade partners.
• Produce accurate and timely field documentation, including daily reports, manpower tracking, delays, and progress updates.
• Travel to and support multiple Lighthouse Electric business unit projects as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred: Journeyman Electrician certification. Additional construction, safety, or leadership certifications.
• Work Experience Required: Minimum 7+ years of electrical construction field experience, including leadership of union craft labor. Demonstrated experience supervising electrical crews on commercial and/or industrial construction projects. Proven ability to interpret drawings/specifications and execute field installation plans. Preferred: Journeyman electrician background. Experience on large, complex, or fast-track electrical construction projects. Experience integrating VDC/BIM and prefabrication into field execution.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and crew development capability in union environments.
• Working knowledge of electrical construction sequencing, scheduling concepts, and field productivity tracking.
• Ability to drive accountability while maintaining positive labor relations.
• Effective coordination skills across field and office teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability in fast-paced jobsite environments.
• Proficient in construction technology and reporting tools (e.g., daily reports, lookaheads, basic scheduling platforms).
• Ability to represent Lighthouse Electric professionally with clients and trade partners.
• High level of organization, follow-through, and field communication discipline.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Annual performance reviews
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile projects
• Employee Stock Ownership Program: We don't just work for lighthouse-we own it. Lighthouse Electric is proudly 30% owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees a stake in our success. Ownership drives accountability, craftsmanship, and pride in in everything we build.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screen required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lighthouse Electric will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals Ability to perform the essential job functions in a variety of work environments, including office and/or active job site settings. Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Ability to move about the office or jobsite as needed to perform essential duties. Ability to operate standard office equipment and technology, including computers, phones, and related devices. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic means. Ability to occasionally position self to access materials, equipment, or work areas. Ability to occasionally move or transport work-related materials or equipment. Ability to tolerate moderate noise levels typical of office or construction environments. Ability to travel to various work locations as required. Ability to work indoors and/or outdoors in varying environmental conditions, as applicable to the position. Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance consistent with company policy and operational needs.

Travel

Primarily jobsite-based; regular travel to projects is required. Occasional out-of-area or overnight travel may be necessary. Must attend off-site meetings, training sessions, and company events as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and a drug-free workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Department. Note: Chosen applicant will be subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. For more details about our company, please visit our website, LinkedIn page, Facebook page or Vimeo Account. At Lighthouse Electric, our people are the driving force that powers our success. We’re thinkers and doers, innovators and optimizers, risk-takers and hard conversation-havers. Flexing our differences, we’re able to take on bigger challenges, make bigger strides and find smarter efficiencies. Whether it’s putting tried and true wisdom to work, or reworking how something is is done altogether so we can do it better, we find satisfaction in doing what others can’t. We’re a crew that pushes further, works harder and solves smarter. We do whatever it takes to get the job done, to get it done right– and we’re raising the bar while we do it. Real forward movement honors the past. It’s going to take the perspective of more than just a few to define the future. Let’s power the progress the electrical industry needs.