Traveling Superintendent Job Chantilly area,Virginia USA,Construction

At Compu Dynamics, we dont just build infrastructure we create the backbone of the digital future. As North Americas premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the worlds most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.

Summary/Objective: 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.

Essential Functions:

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

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.

Competencies:

Strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and time management skills

Ability to multi-task and manage priorities under pressure

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam

Team leadership and mentorship

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role has direct supervisory responsibility over subcontractors, vendors, foremen, and other electrical field staff.

Work Environment:

This role operates in a field environment and involves exposure to construction-related hazards, weather conditions, and potential high-voltage systems. Work may be required outside normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

While performing this role, the employee may be required to stand, walk, climb ladders, use hands, reach, push/pull, and lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

Travel:

Extensive travel is required, including overnight stays based on project location.

Position Type:

This is a full-time position.

Required

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

15+ years of commercial electrical experience, including 5 years in a supervisory capacity

Master Electrician license

Valid drivers license in good standing

Preferred

Education and Experience:

Experience in data center construction

Previous experience working in multiple…


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