Travel Superintendent 3 - Tysons, VA

The Electrical Superintendent III is a senior field leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex electrical construction activities across one or more large-scale projects. This position leads field operations, supervises multiple crews and subcontractors, and ensures all work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements, codes, and M.C. Dean standards.

The Superintendent III is accountable for full field execution including safety, quality, manpower management, outage coordination, and commissioning activities.

Field Execution & Leadership

• Direct and manage day-to-day construction activities across multiple crews and disciplines
• Lead field execution of electrical systems including medium voltage, low voltage, and critical power infrastructure
• Coordinate multi-trade work to maintain schedule and operational continuity 
• Supervise foremen and field staff; delegate responsibilities and ensure accountability

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain look-ahead schedules (4-week, 6-week, and detailed outage plans)
• Plan installation sequencing, prefabrication strategy, and material flow
• Coordinate outages, phasing, and temporary systems for mission-critical environments
• Be able to estimate projects and generate labor forecasts.
• Align daily production with project schedule and budget targets

Safety Leadership

• Enforce compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and M.C. Dean safety standards
• Lead daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings and pre-task planning
• Conduct site safety inspections and ensure proper LOTO procedures are followed
• Promote a strong safety culture across all field personnel

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure all installations meet contract drawings, specifications, and applicable codes
• Perform and oversee quality control inspections and testing
• Manage punch list items and drive resolution to completion
• Support commissioning, startup, and system validation activities 

Manpower & Resource Management

• Plan, forecast, and manage manpower, equipment, and material needs
• Monitor productivity and adjust crew assignments to maintain efficiency
• Track labor performance and cost against budget requirements
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely execution 

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, and clients to resolve issues
• Participate in progress meetings and provide status updates
• Communicate project constraints, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Maintain alignment with customer operations, especially in occupied or mission-critical environments

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain daily reports including work activities, manpower, and production
• Track progress against schedule and provide updates on percent complete
• Support RFI development, material tracking, and job cost updates
• Ensure proper documentation for safety, quality, and turnover packages

Required

• High school diploma or GED required with 15+ years of experience. 
• Journeyman or Master electrician's license (Required)
• Extensive experience in electrical construction and field supervision
• Proven experience managing complex electrical projects and multiple crews
• Strong knowledge of:
• • Electrical distribution systems (MV/LV)
  • Critical power systems (UPS, generators, switchgear)
  • Construction sequencing and installation methods
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts

• Travel up to 100% may be required, both domestically and internationally.

Preferred

• OSHA 30 certification
• NFPA 70E training and LOTO experience
• Experience in mission-critical, data center, or federal construction environments
• Familiarity with scheduling tools, and QA/QC processes

Experience Level (Superintendent III)

• Typically requires 15+ years of electrical construction experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex, multi-million-dollar projects
• Experience overseeing multi-trade coordination and commissioning efforts
• Proven leadership in safety, workforce development, and mentorship

Working Conditions

• Field-based role requiring frequent travel to project sites
• Work in active construction environments, including high-security and mission-critical facilities
• May require night work, outages, and weekend operations

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Planning and execution discipline
• Safety-first mindset
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complexity and operational risk

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.