Travel Superintendent - Tysons, VA

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust, we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

The Electrical Superintendent III is a senior field leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex electrical construction activities across one or more large‑scale projects. This position leads field operations, supervises multiple crews and subcontractors, and ensures all work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements, codes, and M.C. Dean standards.

The Superintendent III is accountable for full field execution including safety, quality, manpower management, outage coordination, and commissioning activities.

Field Execution & Leadership

• Direct and manage day‑to‑day construction activities across multiple crews and disciplines
• Lead field execution of electrical systems including medium voltage, low voltage, and critical power infrastructure
• Coordinate multi‑trade work to maintain schedule and operational continuity
• Supervise foremen and field staff; delegate responsibilities and ensure accountability

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain look‑ahead schedules (4‑week, 6‑week, and detailed outage plans)
• Plan installation sequencing, prefabrication strategy, and material flow
• Coordinate outages, phasing, and temporary systems for mission‑critical environments
• Be able to estimate projects and generate labor forecasts.
• Align daily production with project schedule and budget targets

Safety Leadership

• Enforce compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and M.C. Dean safety standards
• Lead daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings and pre‑task planning
• Conduct site safety inspections and ensure proper LOTO procedures are followed
• Promote a strong safety culture across all field personnel

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure all installations meet contract drawings, specifications, and applicable codes
• Perform and oversee quality control inspections and testing
• Manage punch list items and drive resolution to completion
• Support commissioning, startup, and system validation activities

Manpower & Resource Management

• Plan, forecast, and manage manpower, equipment, and material needs
• Monitor productivity and adjust crew assignments to maintain efficiency
• Track labor performance and cost against budget requirements
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely execution

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, and clients to resolve issues
• Participate in progress meetings and provide status updates
• Communicate project constraints, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Maintain alignment with customer operations, especially in occupied or mission‑critical environments

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain daily reports including work activities, manpower, and production
• Track progress against schedule and provide updates on percent complete
• Support RFI development, material tracking, and job cost updates
• Ensure proper documentation for safety, quality, and turnover packages

Required

• High school diploma or GED required with 15+ years of experience.
• Journeyman or Master electrician’s license (Required)
• Extensive experience in electrical construction and field supervision
• Proven experience managing complex electrical projects and multiple…