Traveling Electrical Superintendent
About the role
Join Prism Electric, one of the most successful open-shop electrical contractors in Texas and Oklahoma. Headquartered in Garland, Prism specializes in electrical construction across design-build projects, large-scale industrial, commercial, government, and institutional developments. As a Traveling Superintendent, you will supervise construction sites, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to project schedules while traveling to various project locations as needed.
Responsibilities
- Supervise operations on construction sites and monitor the short-term schedule.
- Review and support hiring needs; assist the Project Manager in preparing construction schedules.
- Maintain quality control and coordination with other trades.
- Train, manage, and evaluate project team members; ensure proper manpower utilization through daily scheduling.
- Maintain daily reports, time sheets, safety and accident reports.
- Coordinate production and attend meetings with other trades and the general contractor to resolve conflicts.
- Plan, organize, and direct production in accordance with the contracted scope of work.
- Oversee quality assurance and quality control programs; ensure installations meet electrical code standards.
- Coordinate with Purchasing to expedite and receive materials as needed for project construction.
- Recognize and communicate priority project problems (e.g., employee issues, job costing) to the Project Manager.
- Empower, train, and support the growth and development of all field employees.
- Conduct employee counseling, including documenting and following up on corrective measures.
- Ensure proper paperwork is completed prior to layoffs or terminations.
- Verify all installations comply with NEC, city codes, and engineering drawings/specifications.
- Conduct 90-day, annual, and end-of-project reviews for job performance.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Valid Journeyman’s or Master’s License in the state of Texas or Oklahoma.
- Prior knowledge and/or ability to learn and understand the estimating process.
- Must be safety-oriented with strong verbal, written, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer service skills required.
- Proficiency with MS Excel and Word; exposure to Accubid is a plus.
- Ability to travel to project areas as needed; mobility to various locations is required.
- Work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain) and wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, respirator when required).
- Able to work 8–10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, with overtime and night shifts as required.
- Physical demands include crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, and routinely lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds.
- Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers; physical work constitutes more than 70% of the job.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance.
- 401K with Company Match.
- PTO and Paid Holidays.
- Referral Bonus Program.
- Electrical Schooling paid for, with additional educational opportunities available.
About Prism Electric
Prism Electric is built on core values: Character First, Total Accountability, Performance Culture, and a Winning Attitude. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we offer a place to thrive, contribute, and make a real impact. Prism is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.