Job Description

Summary/ObjectiveA Traveling Superintendent is the primary jobsite supervisor with operational responsibility for employees involved in the installation, alteration, addition, and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment for large, typically ground up projects requiring complex coordination of multiple subordinate supervisors and crews. Job sites will be fast-paced commercial projects in and out of state.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Responsible for all VA Electric field trades on an electrical construction project.
2. Does a working estimate and take-off jointly with the Project Manager, Construction.
3. Lays out work for subordinate supervisors and lead persons, and is jointly responsible with the Project Manager for having material, tools, equipment, information and appropriate manpower in the proper place in a timely fashion.
4. Establishes work schedules and man-loading charts.
5. Interfaces with representatives of the General Contractor on day to day project scheduling and overall performance issues.
6. Provides general supervision to subordinate foremen engaged in the installation of electrical feeders; equipment such as pumps, motors, and generators; control and distribution apparatus such as switch gear, relays, and circuit breaker panels; lighting fixtures and outlets; and related connections and terminations.
7. Monitors work as performed, directs subordinate supervisors and crews, and schedules work according to the pace of the job and other trades.
8. Handles or oversees the disposition of required office correspondence and administrative paperwork such as official forms, daily reports, time sheets/tickets, safety reports, etc.
9. Is responsible overall project safety performance. Assures employees are properly trained or instructed in performance of duties to which assigned. Assures compliance with all VA Electric safety processes and protocols. Investigates or assists in investigation and reporting of any accident or safety incidents involving jobsite employees.

Skills/Competencies

1. Collaboration Skills
2. Teamwork
3. Communication Proficiency
4. Ethical Conduct
5. Problem Solving
6. Positive Attitude
7. Thoroughness
8. Time Management

Supervisory ResponsibilityThe position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary, 40 hours per week, overtime may be required. 

 Travel

Job Sites can be located in multiple locations in and out of state.

Required Education and Experience

1. Licenses: Current Driver’s License and must have own reliable transportation.
2. High School Graduate, GED or equivalent.
3. 10 years or more of commercial/industrial electrical experience.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the United States of America

We are an EEO Employer

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.