Sr. Superintendent - Houston

About the role

Our client is a well-established commercial electrical construction firm with a strong presence across Texas, operating out of Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin. Specializing in large-scale commercial and mission-critical electrical construction, they have built a reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects with exceptional field leadership and operational discipline. Their clients span a broad range of industries, including data centers, healthcare, education, and government.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations on large-scale commercial electrical construction projects.
• Manage superintendents, foremen, and field crews across multiple job sites.
• Drive execution to meet schedule, budget, and quality standards on all assigned projects.
• Cookordination with Project Managers, General Contractors, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee manpower planning, productivity tracking, and workforce allocation.
• Enforce safety compliance and maintain high-quality installation standards at all times.
• Conduct progress meetings, site walks, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, delays, and potential cost overruns proactively.

Required Experience/Skills

• 10+ years of commercial electrical construction experience (commercial only — no residential, industrial-only, or solar-only backgrounds).
• Must have led a minimum of 3 individual projects each valued at $20M+ (cumulative project experience will not be considered).
• Proven ability to manage large field teams, including 50+ personnel on-site.
• Strong background in complex, multi-phase large-scale commercial electrical builds.
• Data center or mission-critical construction experience strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of NEC codes, electrical systems, and field scheduling.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be willing and able to relocate to Texas (candidates currently located in Texas will not be considered).
• Must not be currently employed by Hays Electrical, Humphreys & Associates, or MMR.

Nice-to-Haves

• Data center or hyperscale construction experience.
• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar construction management platforms.
• Experience working alongside major national general contractors.
• Familiarity with mission-critical facility standards and owner-driven quality requirements.

Education

• IEC, NJATC, or equivalent electrical trade education or apprenticeship preferred.
• Formal education in Construction Management or a related field is a plus but not required given equivalent field experience.

Preferred Certifications

• Texas Electrical License preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• IEC or equivalent trade certification preferred.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent delivery of $20M+ projects on time and on budget.
• Strong field leadership resulting in high-performing, well-organized crews.
• Minimal rework and strong ongoing relationships with clients and general contractors.

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Compensation commensurate with experience — competitive with top-tier commercial electrical construction roles.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Vehicle allowance or company truck program (confirm with client).
• Performance-based bonus structure (confirm with client).
• Comprehensive health benefits package (confirm with client).
• 401(k) and retirement benefits (confirm with client).