Superintendent (Electrical)

Lighthouse Electric•Henrico, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lighthouse Electric, we don’t just build electrical systems—we build careers, relationships, and innovations that keep the industry moving forward. We believe in doing things the right way: showing up, getting it done safely, and supporting one another every step of the way. Our team thrives on collaboration, respect, and the drive to always improve. We want people who are masters of their craft—experts who take pride in their work and never stop learning. We push boundaries, adapt, and find smarter solutions. Whether you’re tackling a complex challenge or refining a proven method, you’ll have the empowerment and accountability to make an impact. If you’re ready to work alongside a team that values authenticity, innovation, and the grit to get the job done right, Lighthouse Electric is where you belong. Role Summary The Project Superintendent is the senior field execution leader responsible for safety, productivity, quality, schedule adherence, and craft performance for assigned electrical scopes. This role converts the project execution plan into disciplined daily and weekly field operations, ensuring union craft personnel are positioned to perform efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The Superintendent serves as the primary conduit between on-site field operations and off-site project resources including Project Management, Planning/Layout/Design, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM), and Prefabrication teams. Reporting Relationship Reports directly to the Project Executive while assigned to a project. Provides daily leadership to General Foremen and Foremen, and coordinates closely with the Project Manager, Safety, Quality, VDC/BIM, and Prefabrication teams. Maintains professional working relationships with union stewards and business agents as required. Key Outcomes (What “Good” Looks Like) Safety: Zero life-altering incidents; leading indicators on plan (task planning, audits, near-miss reporting, corrective actions closed). Production & Labor Performance: Crews hit plan; earned hours vs. actual trending favorable; rework minimized. Schedule: 3–6 week lookahead reliable; weekly commitments consistently met; constraints cleared ahead of need. Quality & Turnover: Install per drawings/specs; inspections pass with minimal punch; clean turnover readiness. Integration: VDC and Prefab outputs are install-ready, released on time, and sequenced to accelerate throughput. Union Leadership & Workforce Stewardship Lead union electrical crews in accordance with the CBA and local work rules. Coordinate manpower loading, crew balance, and jurisdictional scope with General Foremen and stewards. Maintain respectful, professional relationships with stewards and union representatives; resolve issues early. Ensure fair work distribution, proper tool utilization, and clear task expectations. Address performance issues promptly while preserving dignity and compliance. Field Leadership & Crew Performance Lead and manage electrical field operations for assigned scope (self-perform and oversight of subs as applicable). Set daily production targets; run start-of-shift huddles; confirm labor, tools, access, and materials are ready. Coach and hold Foremen accountable for safety, quality, and production; develop next-level field leaders. Maintain a high-performance culture: measurable commitments, rapid obstacle removal, and consistent follow-through. Planning, Layout & Work Packaging Own installation planning and layout execution in collaboration with Planning/Layout/Design and VDC. Build and maintain phase plans, weekly work plans, constraint logs, and daily install-ready work packages. Coordinate points, embeds, sleeves, and rough-in validation; ensure tolerances and access are field-verified. Ensure work is install-ready before crews mobilize (drawings/models approved, materials kitted, access secured). Schedule Interpretation & Control Interpret baseline schedule; identify critical path activities and electrical-driven constraints. Lead weekly coordination planning with GC and trades; drive commitments and capture constraints. Maintain rolling 3–6 week lookahead and make-ready process; escalate risks early with recovery proposals. Financial Awareness & Labor Control Understand cost structure: labor budget, production goals, material allowances, equipment rentals, and rework exposure. Track field productivity (earned vs. actual), trend weekly, and implement corrective actions. Validate that changes (RFIs/ASI/CCD/CO) translate into executable work plans and are captured in impacts (with PM/PE). Support accurate cost coding/timekeeping practices through Foremen and project controls. Safety Leadership Implement and enforce the project safety plan; lead by example and maintain stop-work authority. Conduct task planning/JHAs/STAs; ensure controls are in place; partner with Safety on audits and corrective actions. Drive incident prevention through coaching, observation, and disciplined follow-up. Quality Management Ensure installation meets drawings/specs and company standards; perform quality checks and verify inspection readiness. Reduce rework through pre-install reviews, model/drawing validation, and field verification. Coordinate with QA/QC and commissioning/turnover needs as applicable. Information Flow: VDC/BIM, Planning/Layout/Design, Prefabrication VDC/BIM: Confirm constructibility; drive field-ready details; manage redlines and feedback loops; support as-builts. Prefabrication: Drive release strategy (what, when, and how); ensure kitting/staging supports install sequencing. Planning/Layout/Design: Coordinate layout control, sleeves/embeds, and field verification to prevent downstream rework. Stakeholder Management (GC/Owner/Trade Partners) Represent the electrical field plan in coordination meetings as delegated by the Project Executive. Maintain professional relationships; protect operational position through proactive issue identification and documentation. Documentation & Field Reporting Daily reports: manpower, progress, delays, safety, deliveries, constraints, inspections, photos. Capture delay events and productivity disruptions with dates, narratives, and impacts; support claims/change documentation. Ensure timely communication of risks with recommended actions—no surprises. Authority & Decision Rights Direct day-to-day field means/methods and sequencing (within safety and contract constraints). Approve daily manpower allocations and crew assignments within staffing plan. Initiate stop-work for safety/quality; drive corrective action closure. Recommend schedule recovery, prefab acceleration, and resequencing actions to PE/PM.

Requirements

Journeyman-level electrical background strongly preferred.
Proven experience leading union electrical field operations on complex commercial/industrial projects.
Demonstrated ability to read/interpret drawings/specs, coordinate layouts, and execute plan-to-install.
Working knowledge of scheduling concepts and field-level cost control; strong communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating VDC/BIM and prefab into field execution (work packaging, spooling, kitting, sequencing).
Familiarity with Lean/LPS-style weekly planning.
Experience supervising large crews and fast-track/multi-phase work.

Responsibilities

Lead union electrical crews in accordance with the CBA and local work rules.
Coordinate manpower loading, crew balance, and jurisdictional scope with General Foremen and stewards.
Maintain respectful, professional relationships with stewards and union representatives; resolve issues early.
Ensure fair work distribution, proper tool utilization, and clear task expectations.
Address performance issues promptly while preserving dignity and compliance.
Lead and manage electrical field operations for assigned scope (self-perform and oversight of subs as applicable).
Set daily production targets; run start-of-shift huddles; confirm labor, tools, access, and materials are ready.
Coach and hold Foremen accountable for safety, quality, and production; develop next-level field leaders.
Maintain a high-performance culture: measurable commitments, rapid obstacle removal, and consistent follow-through.
Own installation planning and layout execution in collaboration with Planning/Layout/Design and VDC.
Build and maintain phase plans, weekly work plans, constraint logs, and daily install-ready work packages.
Coordinate points, embeds, sleeves, and rough-in validation; ensure tolerances and access are field-verified.
Ensure work is install-ready before crews mobilize (drawings/models approved, materials kitted, access secured).
Interpret baseline schedule; identify critical path activities and electrical-driven constraints.
Lead weekly coordination planning with GC and trades; drive commitments and capture constraints.
Maintain rolling 3–6 week lookahead and make-ready process; escalate risks early with recovery proposals.
Understand cost structure: labor budget, production goals, material allowances, equipment rentals, and rework exposure.
Track field productivity (earned vs. actual), trend weekly, and implement corrective actions.
Validate that changes (RFIs/ASI/CCD/CO) translate into executable work plans and are captured in impacts (with PM/PE).
Support accurate cost coding/timekeeping practices through Foremen and project controls.
Implement and enforce the project safety plan; lead by example and maintain stop-work authority.
Conduct task planning/JHAs/STAs; ensure controls are in place; partner with Safety on audits and corrective actions.
Drive incident prevention through coaching, observation, and disciplined follow-up.
Ensure installation meets drawings/specs and company standards; perform quality checks and verify inspection readiness.
Reduce rework through pre-install reviews, model/drawing validation, and field verification.
Coordinate with QA/QC and commissioning/turnover needs as applicable.
VDC/BIM: Confirm constructibility; drive field-ready details; manage redlines and feedback loops; support as-builts.
Prefabrication: Drive release strategy (what, when, and how); ensure kitting/staging supports install sequencing.
Planning/Layout/Design: Coordinate layout control, sleeves/embeds, and field verification to prevent downstream rework.
Represent the electrical field plan in coordination meetings as delegated by the Project Executive.
Maintain professional relationships; protect operational position through proactive issue identification and documentation.
Daily reports: manpower, progress, delays, safety, deliveries, constraints, inspections, photos.
Capture delay events and productivity disruptions with dates, narratives, and impacts; support claims/change documentation.
Ensure timely communication of risks with recommended actions—no surprises.
Direct day-to-day field means/methods and sequencing (within safety and contract constraints).
Approve daily manpower allocations and crew assignments within staffing plan.
Initiate stop-work for safety/quality; drive corrective action closure.
Recommend schedule recovery, prefab acceleration, and resequencing actions to PE/PM.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Potential
Potential to work on mega-scale projects for high profile customers
100% Company paid benefits including: Health, Vision and Dental insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance/AD&D
Paid holidays
Paid time off
401k with 5% company match
Employee Stock Ownership Program: We don’t just work for Lighthouse—we own it.
Lighthouse Electric is proudly 30% employee-owned through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving employees a stake in our success. Ownership drives accountability, craftsmanship, and pride in everything we build

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