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Job description
Trueline's client, a well-established electrical contractor with more than 55 years of experience serving industrial, commercial, and institutional clients, is seeking a Traveling Electrical Superintendent to join its growing field operations team. This is a 100% travel role for an experienced Journeyman Electrician who can lead crews, coordinate complex electrical work, and take ownership of major projects in the field.
You'll initially work alongside experienced field leadership to learn the company's systems and standards before taking full ownership of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned electrical professional who enjoys being on the road, leading people, and building a long-term career with a growing contractor.
What You'll Do as the Traveling Electrical Superintendent:
Lead daily field operations on industrial, commercial, and institutional electrical construction projects
Oversee Foremen and electrical crews, with project teams potentially reaching 30-35 field employees
Supervise and develop field personnel while establishing clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and accountability
Coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, materials, and project priorities to keep work moving efficiently
Read and interpret MEP drawings, electrical plans, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and submittals
Plan work activities around overall construction schedules and anticipate manpower and material needs
Coordinate closely with Project Managers, General Contractors, other trades, and field leadership
Oversee installation of feeders, branch conduit, switchgear, motor control centers, panels, lighting, power systems, fire alarm systems, and related electrical infrastructure
Monitor project progress and hold Foremen and crews accountable for production goals and quality standards
Troubleshoot electrical systems and resolve field issues before they affect schedule or production
Maintain compliance with NEC requirements and applicable state and local electrical codes
Lead jobsite safety expectations and ensure crews follow company and project safety requirements
Complete and oversee accurate daily reporting covering progress, materials, manpower, and field issues
Identify workforce needs and mentor Foremen, Journeymen, and developing field leaders
Travel full time to project sites as required
Must-Haves as the Traveling Electrical Superintendent:
State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent Journeyman license from another state
Significant electrical construction experience, with 15+ years strongly preferred
Proven Superintendent, Foreman, General Foreman, or comparable electrical field leadership experience
Experience supervising electrical crews and coordinating daily field production
Strong industrial or commercial electrical construction background
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
Experience with switchgear, motor control centers, conduit systems, panels, lighting, and power distribution
Strong manpower planning, scheduling, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and leadership ability
Ability and willingness to travel 100% of the time
OSHA 10 certification
CPR/First Aid certification
Valid driver's license
Nice-to-Haves as the Traveling Electrical Superintendent:
15-20 years of electrical construction experience
Significant industrial electrical construction experience
Experience overseeing multiple Foremen and large electrical crews
Experience leading project teams of approximately 30-35 field employees
OSHA 30 certification
Experience developing Foremen and other field leaders
Experience working on complex manufacturing, industrial, institutional, or critical infrastructure projects
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Experience using digital construction reporting and project management tools
Our Client Offers:
Base Salary: $52 - $80 per hour
Additional per diem of $15 - $19 per hour (non-taxed)
Additional monthly travel bonus of up to $500
$600 monthly vehicle allowance provided as a non-taxable reimbursement
Gross Pay Starting at $250K annually
Company support for travel-related expenses
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and company holidays
Tool allowance
Opportunity to lead significant electrical construction projects and field teams
Long-term advancement opportunities as the organization continues to grow
Opportunity to join an established electrical contractor with more than five decades of operating history
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Worksite address
city of grand rapids, MI, 49503, US
Who can apply
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