General Superintendent

Helix Electric•Manassas, VA

About The Position

The General Superintendent is a senior-level field leader responsible for field operations across a portfolio of projects within a department. The role works closely with department leaders to plan and execute department objectives, and supervises and develops Superintendents, Senior Superintendents, and Site General Superintendents. It drives workforce strategy, standard work practices, and continuous improvement. The position reports to the VP of Field Operations and collaborates with project teams and organizational support departments. The General Superintendent supports project planning and execution, staffing and resource forecasting, safety and quality compliance, cost-to-complete input, hiring, field-leader development, stakeholder communication, and reporting to senior leadership. The work may require travel between job sites and extended or off-shift hours according to project needs. The role also involves working in extreme indoor and outdoor conditions and performing a range of physical tasks on construction sites.

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 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.
Ability to read and interpret 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 environmental conditions, including heat, cold, rain, sleet, and snow; use construction-site sanitary facilities; and wear required PPE on site.
Ability to safely climb and work from ladders and stairs and 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 balance craft and leadership resources across projects; own weekly field staffing projections and coordinate with the Field Recruiter to manage labor resources and project staffing.
Participate early in project reviews covering scope, specifications, sequencing, logistics, prefabrication, and commissioning plans; contribute to budgets and project execution plans.
Collaborate with project management teams and operations leaders on project execution planning.
Champion safety standards, coordinate required training with Regional Safety, verify compliance across projects, and ensure incidents are reported and investigated and corrective actions are taken.
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.
Partner with Field Recruiting on hiring, monitor compensation market trends, and help ensure compensation is competitive.
Mentor, coach, and performance-manage field leaders; partner with L&D to identify skill gaps and deliver training for field leadership and craft workers.
Maintain communication with general contractors, owners, AHJs, trade partners, and internal teams; resolve escalated conflicts and align field operations with project goals.
Provide concise departmental and project-status reporting to the VP of Field Operations and senior leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.