Traveling Superintendent (Electrical)

Lighthouse Electric Co.•Canonsburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traveling Superintendent leads electrical field operations across Lighthouse Electric projects, ensuring safe, high-quality, and productive execution. This role oversees union crews, coordinates with project teams, and maintains schedule and performance goals while traveling to support business unit projects in multiple regions.

Requirements

Minimum 7+ years of electrical construction field experience, including leadership of union craft labor.
Demonstrated experience supervising electrical crews on commercial and/or industrial construction projects.
Proven ability to interpret drawings/specifications and execute field installation plans.
Journeyman electrician background.
Experience on large, complex, or fast-track electrical construction projects.
Experience integrating VDC/BIM and prefabrication into field execution.
Strong leadership and crew development capability in union environments.
Working knowledge of electrical construction sequencing, scheduling concepts, and field productivity tracking.
Ability to drive accountability while maintaining positive labor relations.
Effective coordination skills across field and office teams.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability in fast-paced jobsite environments.
Proficient in construction technology and reporting tools (e.g., daily reports, lookaheads, basic scheduling platforms).
Ability to represent Lighthouse Electric professionally with clients and trade partners.
High level of organization, follow-through, and field communication discipline.
High school diploma or equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pre-employment drug screen required
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Electrician certification.
Additional construction, safety, or leadership certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage electrical field operations across assigned Lighthouse Electric projects, ensuring safe, productive, and high-quality execution.
Direct union electrical crews in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and applicable local work rules.
Plan and execute daily and weekly production activities, including manpower loading, crew balancing, and work sequencing.
Coordinate closely with Project Management, Planning/Layout/Design, VDC/BIM, Safety, Quality, and Prefabrication teams to ensure install-ready work.
Develop and maintain phase plans, weekly work plans, and 3–6 week lookaheads; proactively identify and remove constraints.
Monitor field productivity (earned vs. actual hours), implement corrective actions, and support overall labor performance goals.
Enforce and model Lighthouse Electric safety expectations, including task planning, job hazard analysis, audits, and stop-work authority when required.
Ensure installations meet drawings, specifications, and company quality standards; drive punch list and turnover readiness.
Maintain professional relationships with general contractors, owners, union representatives, and trade partners.
Produce accurate and timely field documentation, including daily reports, manpower tracking, delays, and progress updates.
Travel to and support multiple Lighthouse Electric business unit projects as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.