Electrical Construction - Superintendent

TRIO Electric

📍 Houston, TX 💰 Salary not listed 🕐 Full Time 📅 Posted July 31, 2026
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Job Description

Grow Your Career with a Company That Invests in YOU

Trio Electric is one of the leading electrical design, construction, and service firms in Texas. We are a full-service electrical contractor focusing on commercial and light industrial projects. In house, we boast both a professional engineering team and a 24/7 emergency service team. We are a member of the National Independent Electrical Contractor's Association (IEC).

At TRIO Electric, you'll work on some of the largest commercial construction projects in Houston while being supported by industry-leading planning, BIM coordination, prefab operations, and experienced field leadership.

The Role

As an Electrical Superintendent, you'll play a key role in leading field operations and ensuring successful project delivery from preconstruction through completion. This is an excellent opportunity for established field leaders who enjoy driving project execution, developing Foremen, and delivering complex projects safely, on schedule, and to the highest standards.

Project Portfolio

  • Healthcare facilities
  • Advanced manufacturing facilities
  • Commercial developments
  • University campuses
  • Parking & Garage structures

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all electrical field operations on assigned projects, including planning, execution, coordination, and closeout.
  • Lead, mentor, supervise, coordinate, and schedule foremen, electricians, and other field personnel.
  • Manage manpower planning, workforce forecasting, productivity, and crew assignments based on project and material requirements.
  • Drive project schedules, monitor progress, and ensure key milestones are achieved.
  • Conduct planning and coordination meetings with project stakeholders, including Project Managers, General Contractors, clients, and other trade partners.
  • Ensure quality standards, contract requirements, specifications, and local code compliance are met.
  • Champion site safety, follow all safety rules, and support company safety initiatives by identifying and reporting hazards.
  • Inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety, quality, and compliance with plans and specifications.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and specifications to determine construction requirements and plan installation procedures.
  • Estimate and order materials, and evaluate labor needs to complete work efficiently.
  • Assemble, install, test, maintain, diagnose, and inspect electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures using hand and power tools.
  • Advise management on unsafe equipment conditions and whether continued operation could present a hazard.
  • Maintain a current electrician's license or identification card as required by law.
  • Record personnel, production, operational, and job progress information on required forms and reports.
  • Support workforce development, recruitment, and team growth.
  • Work scheduled hours, including overtime and weekends as needed, and respond to management requests in a timely manner.

What We're Looking For

  • 10 years of electrical construction experience
  • 3 years in a Superintendent position
  • Building and Construction – knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in electrical work.
  • Experience evaluating information to determine compliance with standards, by using relevant information and good judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
  • Proven success managing large-scale commercial construction projects
  • Strong background in manpower planning, scheduling, and field execution
  • Experience within healthcare, commercial, manufacturing, education, or data center projects
  • Ability to lead multiple Foremen and large field teams
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

What's On Offer

  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Vehicle allowance and fuel card
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Industry-leading benefits
  • Long-term project pipeline across Houston, TX
  • Clear progression into Senior Superintendent and Operations Leadership roles
  • Opportunity to work on some of Texas' most high-profile and technically challenging projects
  • Access to an on-site healthcare clinic for you and your family
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) with company contributions

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading recognized contractor with a reputation for delivering complex projects and investing heavily in its people. If you're an Electrical Superintendent looking for your next challenge, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.

The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.

What to Expect Day-to-Day

General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.

Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.

On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.

What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston

Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).

This listing does not state a wage. Here is the typical range for electricians roles in Houston so you know what to expect.
$38,813 Median $59,176 $84,469
Entry (10th)
$38,813
25th
$47,237
Median
$59,176
Experienced (90th)
$84,469

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.

Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas

Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.

Career Ladder and Pay

  1. 1
    Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr

    Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.

  2. 2
    Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr

    Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.

  3. 3
    Master Electrician $73,715/yr

    Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.

  4. 4
    Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr

    Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.

  5. 5
    Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr

    Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.

Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.

About This Employer

TRIO Electric is listed in the Houston Home Services Guide directory of electricians in Lazybrook Timbergrove. It holds a 3.9-star rating from 50 reviews.

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