Superintendent, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Superintendent (Electrical)

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

The Superintendent is an experienced field leader responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination, and safe execution of electrical work on assigned project(s). Reporting to a Senior/Site General Superintendent/General Superintendent, this role supervises lead persons, journeymen, and apprentices; drives production to meet schedule and budget; and ensures installations are executed safely and meet quality, NEC/code, and specification requirements. The Superintendent coordinates with the GC and other trades, manages material and equipment needs, leads inspections and testing/commissioning activities, and maintains accurate field documentation.

Essential functions include leading field installations to meet project schedule, budget, and quality targets. Supervising, mentoring, and developing field personnel (lead persons, journeymen, apprentices); setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback. Ensuring that staffing projections are accurate and updated weekly. Coordinating trade partner/subcontractor activities to align with the project schedule and site logistics. Overseeing material, equipment, and prefabrication planning; initiating procurement needs and tracking deliveries to prevent delays.

Completing required field documentation accurately and on time (daily reports, as-builts, JHAs/AHAs, test/inspection records, timesheets). Monitoring and updating construction schedules to keep them accurate and actionable throughout the project lifecycle. Ensuring installation quality and compliance with the NEC (NFPA 70), project specifications, and all applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Promoting and enforcing Helix safety standards and protocols; leading toolbox talks, and pre-task planning;

modeling a safety-first culture. Facilitating communication among Superintendents, field staff, GC, clients, inspectors, and trade partners; representing Helix in site and OAC/coordination meetings. Coordinating inspections with the AHJ and the GC; supporting testing, startup, and commissioning activities. Collaborating with in-house support teams (VDC/BIM, estimating, purchasing, safety, QA/QC) to resolve issues and optimize work plans. Providing input to monthly cost-to-complete (labor/material/equipment) in collaboration with the project management team.

Ensuring accurate and timely field documentation (daily reports, JHAs/AHAs, as-builts, test records, timesheet approvals). Identifying and communicating scope changes; supporting RFIs, submittals, and change order documentation. Other duties as assigned.

Competencies include leadership & people development, planning & execution, communication, problem solving & decision making, safety stewardship, quality & compliance, collaboration & influence, and digital fluency.

Required education and experience include 10+ years of experience in the electrical trade with progressive field leadership (lead/foreman/superintendent). Active state journeyman or master electrician license in the state of hire (or ability to obtain promptly). Demonstrated experience delivering commercial/industrial electrical projects on schedule and within budget. Strong working knowledge of the NEC (NFPA 70) and familiarity with NFPA 70E safe work practices.

Proficient reading/interpreting plans, one-lines, shop drawings, submittals, and BIM/VDC coordination outputs. Proficient with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Bluebeam, Labor Chart, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (or similar platforms). Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. OSHA 30 and current First Aid/CPR preferred. Commitment to safety and quality.

Physical demands include the ability to work in extreme indoor and outdoor environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, sleet, snow). The ability to use construction-site sanitary facilities (e.g., portable toilets). The requirement to wear required personal protective equipment at all times on site (helmet, safety glasses, boots, and gloves at all times; respirator when required). The ability to safely climb and work from ladders and stairs.

The ability to safely operate typical jobsite equipment (scissor lift, boom lift, forklift). The ability to crawl, stand, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, sit, reach, and routinely lift, push, and pull objects up to 50 pounds. The ability to travel between job sites and work extended or off-shift hours as project needs require.

Helix Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available. Helix Electric…