Superintendent - Transmission; North Carolina

About Us

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews.

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR).

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Responsible for supervising and coordinating crews in electric transmission and substation construction and maintenance. Ensures quality, safety, and production standards are met, and manages all aspects of project execution from planning to closeout.

• Oversee quality, safety, and production of work.
• Coordinate billing, equipment usage, maintenance, and tool inventories.
• Supervise personnel evaluations, pay raises, CDL requirements, and resolve personnel issues.
• Attend and participate in project meetings with owners and internal teams.
• Review contracts, bids, and secure necessary materials and equipment.
• Organize crews and assign foremen to job tasks.
• Monitor major project activities (locates, environmental, subcontractor work, pole setting, wire stringing).
• Update schedules and progress reports.
• Maintain communication with inspectors and owners.
• Document and bill change orders.
• Conduct and participate in safety meetings and reviews.
• Active participant in incident reporting, investigations, and ensuring proper usage of Irby Form 44.
• Responsible for cost, progress, and schedule throughout the project.
• Review and sign superintendent’s reports, time sheets, job briefings, and billings.
• Adjust personnel or equipment as needed.
• Assist with monthly forecasts and business unit support.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and review all accidents.
• Address complaints from owners, public, or landowners.
• Negotiate changes to scope and pricing with guidance from business unit.
• Ensure close-out procedures are followed, and final billing is accurate.
• Evaluate bid opportunities and assist with bid preparation.
• Must demonstrate strong leadership presence and actively engage with crews on‑site.
• Must understand the full scope of work, contract units, and identify out-of-scope changes that drive change orders.
• Must be capable of performing job layout, planning work, and striving to exceed bid rates.
• Should be able to line out multiple crews and ensure planned work is executed safely, meets quality standards, and maintains productivity targets.
• Must be a present leader—first to arrive, last to leave—interacting with crews and monitoring progress regularly.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor and be attentive to customer needs and requests.
• Reports must be accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Must be confident in hiring and managing careers of existing employees to support their growth and retention.
• Must be aware of equipment and tooling needs within their remit and ensure timely requests for missing or additional resources.
• This is a field-based role requiring a strong sense of urgency and daily onsite presence.
• Must be able to delegate effectively; this role is not responsible for running parts, clerical tasks, or material handling.

• Minimum 6 years of craft experience, 2 years supervisory in transmission/substation.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA codes and standards.
• May require relocation, valid class “B” CDL, ability to read blueprints.
• Physical…