Traveling Electrical Superintendent

COMPU DYNAMICS • Chantilly, VA

109d • $85,000 - $139,000

About The Position

The Traveling Electrical Superintendent is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating all in-house manpower and the activities of one or more construction projects across various job sites. This position plays a vital role in ensuring work is performed in accordance with the customer contract, project documents, budget, and schedule. The Superintendent will travel to project sites as needed, primarily supporting mission-critical and commercial electrical projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 15+ years of commercial electrical experience, including 5 years in a supervisory capacity
• Master Electrician license
• Valid driver's license in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Experience in data center construction
• Previous experience working in multiple jurisdictions or jobsite travel roles

Responsibilities

• Lays out project work and ensures that materials, tools, equipment, and manpower are scheduled in a timely manner to meet scope, budget, and construction schedules.
• Monitors worksite safety and ensures all work is completed with zero accidents.
• Coordinates with client personnel and internal project teams to ensure compliance with site-specific security, safety, and access protocols.
• Communicates design changes, RFIs, and submittals to the field team and ensures alignment across stakeholders.
• Schedules and oversees inspections as required by local and state codes and arranges final inspections.
• Prepares daily logs documenting site conditions, manpower, and activities.
• Collaborates with the Director of Operations, Operations Manager, and foremen to maintain project momentum.
• Oversees punch list completion and project closeout efforts.
• Generates pre-construction material and tool lists and develops lookahead schedules for foremen.
• Directly supervises assigned field personnel and trade contractors to ensure quality, timeline, and budget expectations are met.
• Assists in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of field employees; promotes a safe and growth-oriented work environment.
• Evaluates staff performance, coaches team members, and supports ongoing employee development.
• Conducts timely and comprehensive performance evaluations.
• Operates company vehicles and equipment in compliance with safety protocols and traffic laws.
• Submits weekly workforce schedules for field and temp labor to support operations planning.
• Maintains and updates staffing forecasts to support proactive workforce planning.
• Participates in weekly operations meetings and project lifecycle touchpoints (kickoff, updates, closeout).
• Leads on-site commissioning activities and supports successful turnover.
• Supports estimating efforts, site surveys, and customer walk-throughs as needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
• Various voluntary benefits
• Employer paid life insurance
• 7 Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Volunteer Time Off
• Up to 4 weeks PTO after 60 days
• Birthday off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees