Underground Superintendent - Traveling

Royal Electric Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

A leading electrical construction firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Underground Superintendent to oversee infrastructure projects. The role includes mentoring team members, managing labor resources effectively, and collaborating closely with Project Managers to ensure project timelines are met. Candidates should have extensive experience in the underground construction industry, strong safety leadership skills, and proficiency in scheduling tools. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, contributing to a culture of safety and employee development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction trade or project experience in underground utilities.
• Experience leading crews on projects ranging from $1–$15 million.
• Must create and reinforce a best-in-class safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop team members through feedback and training.
• Manage workforce for project demands and structure job site crews.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure project success.

Skills

Safety leadership traits

Proficient in scheduling (MS Project, P6)

Strong communication

Ability to operate heavy equipment

Material takeoffs

Education

HS/GED

OSHA 30-Hour certification

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Join Team Royal! Royal Electric Company is hiring an Underground Superintendent for infrastructure projects across the U.S. Royal Electric Company is a recognized leader in the electrical and utility construction industry in the Western and Central United States. 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 towards achieving exceptional results. We link our values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty to build great relationships, one project at a time. We offer comprehensive wellness programs and continuous learning opportunities to support growth and well-being. We celebrate initiatives like Breaking Barriers, highlighting contributions of women in our industry.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop the team by providing feedback and identifying training opportunities.
• With the General Superintendent, efficiently add, coach/train, or remove manpower to meet project demands; structure job site crews for best execution and utilize foremen and field engineers when available to manage systems or phases.
• Coach and develop direct reports to grow in their careers using tools like 3A+, field performance evaluations, and employee development plans; help identify future field leadership on projects.
• Build a strong partnership with the Project Manager to facilitate collaboration among the field team, PM, and PE for project success; implement client color coding strategy and escalate changes as needed.
• Foster trust and effective information sharing with the client’s team; establish connections with vendors, subs, and other trades to coordinate efforts and ensure project success; maintain collaboration with safety, prefab, and support operations.
• Promote a safe and functional work environment by maintaining a clean, organized site; identify safety hazards and ensure proper PPE per project.
• Assist in pre-planning and identify pre-fab opportunities; oversee daily production reporting, JHAs, timecards, and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor the project schedule, look-ahead, and productivity; collaborate with Foreman to set productivity goals related to budget and track progress.
• Coordinate with GS on safety training requirements; ensure on-site safety, role clarity for field leaders, and safe task execution.
• Perform or oversee preplanning activities and maintain work breakdown structure (WBS) and production plan; determine quantities, resources, and alignment with the schedule.
• Review and update project schedules, WBS, and communications with PM; create BOM with PM buy-in and coordinate material on site.
• Ensure all personnel perform work safely; review JHAs/THAs and ensure competent persons are on site; assign tasks based on skill and capability; communicate daily production goals and remove obstacles as needed.
• Play an active role in employee development and disciplinary processes to foster growth and accountability.
• Complete daily documentation (timecards, equipment utilization, daily reports, production tracking) in compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Collaborate on developing a strong project closeout and execution plan; adapt tasks based on project needs.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• 8+ years of construction trade or project experience in the Civil or Electrical Underground industry, preferably with commercial and/or airport projects (e.g., duct banks, excavations, manholes, underground conduit, concrete, wet/dry utility installations).
• Experience leading crews of 1–20 laborers and operators on projects ranging $1–$15 million or multiple projects.
• Must be able to create, influence, and reinforce a best-in-class safety culture.
• HS/GED required; OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• Competent person tests/certifications as required; may be required to pass badging for airports, military bases, or schools (15 year Homeland Security fingerprint/background check).
• 8+ years experience on underground utility construction projects; Airfield, Water, and Data Center experience a plus.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate safety leadership traits by leading by example, planning safety into work, coaching others, and providing timely feedback on safety, quality, and production.
• Forecast 3 to 12 months; proficient in scheduling (MS Project, P6).
• Proven ability to manage projects with effective team coordination; capable of managing multiple tasks with strong follow-up and communication.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment; proficient with Excel and Bluebeam; ability to perform material takeoffs.
• Travel throughout the US is beneficial; locations such as San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Denver are helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to delegate tasks and maintain role clarity for field leaders.

Safety & Physical Requirements

• Must wear proper PPE on jobsites; comply with safety standards and complete safety observations and audits; work with GS and Safety Team for corrective actions.
• Sit, stand, and walk during the workday; lifts and moves objects as required; assist with coordinating prefabrication and safety across teams.

Salary

• $115,000/Year – 130,000/Year
• This is an exempt position

We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regard 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.

We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

We promote a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (three types of medical plans, discounted dental & orthododontist services for adults & children, premium vision plan)
• Retirement Plan (Traditional 401k, Roth 401k)
• Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Family Leave FMLA, Disability, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Pharmacy discounts
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities