Field Superintendent - Commercial Electrician
Xammax
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Visit and oversee multiple job sites daily to ensure projects are progressing safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.
- Supervise foremen, electricians, and apprentices while maintaining accountability and productivity across all crews.
- Monitor manpower needs and coordinate staffing requirements with the office.
- Assist with workforce planning and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage on all projects.
- Order and track materials, equipment, and tools required for ongoing and upcoming work.
- Conduct regular job site inspections to verify quality, workmanship, safety compliance, and adherence to project specifications.
- Identify and resolve field issues before they impact schedules or project budgets.
- Review project progress and communicate updates to management and project teams.
- Attend weekly operations and project meetings to provide job status updates, manpower forecasts, material needs, and project concerns.
- Ensure crews follow company policies, safety regulations, and customer expectations.
- Maintain positive working relationships with customers, general contractors, inspectors, and subcontractors.
- Support field personnel by providing leadership, direction, training, and problem-solving assistance.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of commercial electrical experience.
- Previous experience as a Superintendent, General Foreman, or Senior Foreman overseeing multiple projects.
- Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, construction methods, and industry best practices.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project schedules.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience with manpower planning, material procurement, and project coordination.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate crews and hold team members accountable.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient with smartphones, tablets, email, and basic construction management software.
Benefits
- Company truck provided
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
- Stable, year-round commercial electrical work
- Supportive team environment with long-term career opportunities
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).
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 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 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.
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