T&D Superintendent

T&D Superintendent

Location: York, PA

Onsite Flexibility

Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire potential)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $60.00 $70.00 / Hour (USD)
• Per Diem: Available at $150/day, allowing candidates to maintain their current residence
• Travel Requirements: Project locations throughout Pennsylvania; candidates must be willing to travel wherever project needs require. Relocation is generally not required.
• 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

This opportunity seeks to bring on a T&D Field Superintendent with heavy distribution experience; a significant bonus would be underground experience. There will be Transmission work, but at a smaller percentage. Office locations are in Greensburg, PA; York, PA; and Reading, PA field work locations are not yet defined at this time.

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. The superintendent is responsible for the construction scheduling of T&D-related activities of the subcontractors to confirm the completion of contractual construction activities, maintains continuity of job progress, and maximizes efficiencies related to the assigned area.

Responsible for the oversight of the following project work activities: 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) verbal communication is critical for working effectively with field personnel, contractors, clients, and stakeholders without creating conflict; written communication skills required due to the volume of reporting and administrative work
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong safety background; candidates should demonstrate a strong safety mindset and experience leading safe work practices in the field
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite; strong Microsoft Office Suite skills expected approximately 70% of the role is performed on a computer
• Must be comfortable learning and using software independently
• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements (MVR required)
• Experience managing contractors and subcontractors
• Experience with above-grade and below-grade utility construction, including navigating permitting challenges
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&IDs

Preferred Skills

• Heavy distribution experience strongly preferred
• Underground utility construction experience a significant bonus
• Strong Transmission Line and/or Substation background; candidates with both transmission and substation experience are highly desirable
• Progression through the field (e.g., Journeyman Lineman General Foreman Superintendent Project Manager)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 7 years of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects; OR
• Associate's 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 (with Bachelor's Degree), 9 years (with Associate's Degree), or 11 years (with High School Diploma/GED) of construction management experience or craft supervision experience on T&D projects
• Experience on T&D projects including high voltage transmission lines, transmission line structures, substation equipment, substation electrical, and substation controls
• Experience managing subcontractors and ensuring contractual compliance

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience specifically with transmission line work
• Substation construction experience in addition to transmission line experience
• Experience managing field assignments across multiple Pennsylvania project locations

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Field assignment role; project work locations throughout Pennsylvania (and potentially New Jersey in the future) exact site locations are not currently defined
• Must be willing to travel wherever project needs require within Pennsylvania
• Driving is required (MVR check will be conducted)
• Safety is a major focus; safety incidents are regularly monitored and discussed due to the volume and scale of projects
• Approximately 70% of the role is performed on a computer; employees regularly work across multiple systems and often use more than one computer
• Reporting, documentation, and administrative responsibilities are a significant part of the role

Important Notes

• This is a contract-to-hire position with potential for permanent conversion for candidates interested in long-term employment.
• This is viewed as a long-term opportunity with potential for several years of work; opportunities for extension are expected.
• Per diem is available ($150/day), allowing candidates to maintain their current residence. Relocation is generally not required.
• Candidates must be able to answer interview questions directly and clearly difficulty providing direct answers may result in the client ending the interview early.
• The client has successfully hired individuals who were not traditional linemen, provided they had sufficient relevant utility construction experience and the right leadership and communication skills.
• Strong professional presence, safety leadership, contractor management experience, and comfort with technology are recurring themes in successful hires.
• Background check required (Burns & McDonnell First Energy BI bundle).

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, serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. 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.

What sets this organization apart is its ownership model: every full-time employee is an owner through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a structure that fundamentally aligns professional incentives with company performance. That shared stake creates 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 complex, consequential, and often one-of-a-kind projects, from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure, that require creative problem-solving and deep technical expertise.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Benefits

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

Job Number: 26-16686

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