General Superintendent

Helix Electric•Manassas, VA

About The Position

Helix Electric is seeking a senior-level electrical field leader to oversee field operations across a portfolio of projects within a department. Reporting to the VP of Field Operations, the General Superintendent works with department leaders to plan and execute department objectives and collaborates with project teams and organizational support departments. The role supervises and develops Superintendents, Senior Superintendents, and Site General Superintendents, while driving workforce strategy, standard work practices, and continuous improvement. The position supports project planning and execution, resource forecasting and staffing, safety and quality programs, cost-to-complete reviews, hiring, field-leader development, and communication with internal and external stakeholders. It requires extensive electrical-trade and field-leadership experience, strong code and project-document knowledge, and the ability to travel between job sites and work extended or off-shift hours as project needs require.

Requirements

15 or more years in the electrical trade with progressive field leadership experience.
Proven success delivering large commercial or industrial projects on schedule and within budget while leading multiple field teams.
Strong working knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70), electrical systems, and industry practices; familiarity with NFPA 70E safe work practices.
Proficiency reading and interpreting plans, one-lines, shop drawings, submittals, and BIM/VDC coordination outputs.
Preconstruction support experience, including constructability reviews, work plans, logistics, and job startup.
Demonstrated change-management skills, including scope identification and field documentation supporting change orders.
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Active state journeyman or master electrician license.
OSHA 30 and current First Aid/CPR.
Commitment to safety and quality.
Ability to travel between job sites and work extended or off-shift hours as project needs require.
Ability to work in extreme indoor and outdoor conditions, use construction-site sanitary facilities, and wear required personal protective equipment on site.
Ability to safely climb and work from ladders and stairs and safely operate typical jobsite equipment, including scissor lifts, boom lifts, and forklifts.
Ability to crawl, stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, sit, reach, and routinely lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Manage and support assigned Superintendents, Senior Superintendents, and Site General Superintendents.
Implement departmental standards, share lessons learned, and drive improvements across projects.
Forecast and level craft and leadership resources across projects; own weekly field staffing projections and coordinate with the Field Recruiter to staff projects appropriately.
Participate early in project reviews covering scope, specifications, execution sequencing, logistics, prefabrication, and commissioning; contribute to budgets and execution plans.
Collaborate with project management and operations leaders to plan project execution.
Champion safety standards, coordinate with Regional Safety on training, ensure safety requirements are followed, and ensure incidents are reported, investigated, and addressed with corrective actions.
Set QA/QC expectations and ensure installations meet NEC (NFPA 70), project specifications, and applicable codes and regulations; oversee testing, startup, and commissioning practices.
Participate in monthly project cost-to-complete sessions and provide input.
Hire in partnership with Field Recruiting, monitor compensation-market trends, and help ensure compensation packages are competitive.
Mentor, coach, and performance-manage field leaders; partner with L&D to identify skill gaps and deliver training for field leaders and craft workers.
Maintain communication with general contractors, owners, authorities having jurisdiction, trade partners, and internal teams; resolve escalated conflicts and align field operations with project goals.
Provide concise updates to the VP of Field Operations and senior leadership on departmental and project status.
Perform other duties as assigned.