General Superintendent – Transmission or Substation (2 Openings)
Location: Nationwide Travel (U.S.)
Salary: Up to $175,000 Base + Project-Based Bonuses + Comprehensive Benefits
We're partnered with a leading electrical utility contractor seeking two General Superintendents to support the delivery of major Transmission and Substation construction projects across the United States.
These are high-impact leadership roles responsible for overseeing field operations on large-scale utility infrastructure projects. Whether your expertise lies in Transmission or Substation construction, you'll play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
If you're a hands-on operational leader who thrives in the field and enjoys managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall field leadership for large Transmission or Substation construction projects.
- Oversee Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and craft personnel across multiple project sites.
- Ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Coordinate daily construction activities, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and materials.
- Work closely with Project Management to develop execution plans and recovery strategies where required.
- Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and quality control reviews.
- Drive productivity while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship.
- Build strong relationships with clients, inspectors, and utility representatives.
- Mentor and develop field leadership teams to support future growth.
- Ensure full compliance with company policies, OSHA standards, and client-specific requirements.
Requirements
- 10+ years of field leadership experience within electrical utility construction.
- Extensive experience managing Transmission or Substation construction projects.
- Proven ability to lead large field teams across complex utility projects.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, productivity, and resource planning.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel nationwide and work on projects throughout the United States.
- OSHA certifications and relevant utility safety training are highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary up to $175,000
- Project-based performance bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle (where applicable)
- Paid travel expenses for project assignments
- Opportunity to work on some of the nation's largest Transmission and Substation infrastructure projects
- Long-term career progression with one of the industry's leading utility contractors