About The Role

Trueline is seeking a

Traveling Electrical Superintendent

to join its growing field operations team with a well-established electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, and institutional clients,. This is a 100% travel role for an experienced Journeyman Electrician who can lead crews, coordinate complex electrical work, and take ownership of major projects in the field.

You'll initially work alongside experienced field leadership to learn the company's systems and standards before taking full ownership of projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned electrical professional who enjoys being on the road, leading people, and building a long-term career with a growing contractor.

What You'll Do as the Traveling Electrical Superintendent

Lead daily field operations on industrial, commercial, and institutional electrical construction projects
Oversee Foremen and electrical crews, with project teams potentially reaching 30-35 field employees
Supervise and develop field personnel while establishing clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and accountability
Coordinate manpower, tools, equipment, materials, and project priorities to keep work moving efficiently
Read and interpret MEP drawings, electrical plans, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, and submittals
Plan work activities around overall construction schedules and anticipate manpower and material needs
Coordinate closely with Project Managers, General Contractors, other trades, and field leadership
Oversee installation of feeders, branch conduit, switchgear, motor control centers, panels, lighting, power systems, fire alarm systems, and related electrical infrastructure
Monitor project progress and hold Foremen and crews accountable for production goals and quality standards
Troubleshoot electrical systems and resolve field issues before they affect schedule or production
Maintain compliance with NEC requirements and applicable state and local electrical codes
Lead jobsite safety expectations and ensure crews follow company and project safety requirements
Complete and oversee accurate daily reporting covering progress, materials, manpower, and field issues
Identify workforce needs and mentor Foremen, Journeymen, and developing field leaders
Travel full time to project sites as required

Must-Haves as the Traveling Electrical Superintendent

State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent Journeyman license from another state
Significant electrical construction experience, with 15+ years strongly preferred
Proven Superintendent, Foreman, General Foreman, or comparable electrical field leadership experience
Experience supervising electrical crews and coordinating daily field production
Strong industrial or commercial electrical construction background
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
Experience with switchgear, motor control centers, conduit systems, panels, lighting, and power distribution
Strong manpower planning, scheduling, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication and leadership ability
Ability and willingness to travel 100% of the time
OSHA 10 certification
CPR/First Aid certification
Valid driver's license

Nice-to-Haves as the Traveling Electrical Superintendent

15-20 years of electrical construction experience
Significant industrial electrical construction experience
Experience overseeing multiple Foremen and large electrical crews
Experience leading project teams of approximately 30-35 field employees
OSHA 30 certification
Experience developing Foremen and other field leaders
Experience working on complex manufacturing, industrial, institutional, or critical infrastructure projects
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Experience using digital construction reporting and project management tools

This Role Offers

Base salary of $70,000-$90,000, depending on experience

Hourly per diem while traveling

Monthly travel bonus

$600 monthly vehicle allowance provided as a non-taxable reimbursement, subject to company policy

Company support for travel-related expenses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Tool allowance

Opportunity to lead significant electrical construction projects and field teams

Long-term advancement opportunities as the organization continues to grow

Opportunity to join an established electrical contractor with more than five decades of operating history

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.