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title: Travel Superintendent 3 at M.C. Dean in Tysons, VA
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| **Company** | [M.C. Dean](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/mc-dean?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Tysons, VA |
| **Salary** | $150.1K/yr - $187.6K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 09, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** M.C. Dean sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 51 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for M.C. Dean.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $65,000 – $104,000 a year (median $78,000).

## Description

Overview  

**About M.C. Dean**

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

 

**Why Join Us?**

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust, we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

The **Electrical Superintendent III** is a senior field leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing complex electrical construction activities across one or more large-scale projects. This position leads field operations, supervises multiple crews and subcontractors, and ensures all work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements, codes, and M.C. Dean standards.

The **Superintendent III** is accountable for full field execution including safety, quality, manpower management, outage coordination, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities  

**Field Execution & Leadership**

- Direct and manage day-to-day construction activities across multiple crews and disciplines
- Lead field execution of electrical systems including medium voltage, low voltage, and critical power infrastructure
- Coordinate multi-trade work to maintain schedule and operational continuity
- Supervise foremen and field staff; delegate responsibilities and ensure accountability

**Planning & Scheduling**

- Develop and maintain look-ahead schedules (4-week, 6-week, and detailed outage plans)
- Plan installation sequencing, prefabrication strategy, and material flow
- Coordinate outages, phasing, and temporary systems for mission-critical environments
- Be able to estimate projects and generate labor forecasts.
- Align daily production with project schedule and budget targets

**Safety Leadership**

- Enforce compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, and M.C. Dean safety standards
- Lead daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings and pre-task planning
- Conduct site safety inspections and ensure proper LOTO procedures are followed
- Promote a strong safety culture across all field personnel

**Quality Control & Compliance**

- Ensure all installations meet contract drawings, specifications, and applicable codes
- Perform and oversee quality control inspections and testing
- Manage punch list items and drive resolution to completion
- Support commissioning, startup, and system validation activities

**Manpower & Resource Management**

- Plan, forecast, and manage manpower, equipment, and material needs
- Monitor productivity and adjust crew assignments to maintain efficiency
- Track labor performance and cost against budget requirements
- Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to ensure timely execution

**Project Coordination**

- Collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, and clients to resolve issues
- Participate in progress meetings and provide status updates
- Communicate project constraints, risks, and mitigation strategies
- Maintain alignment with customer operations, especially in occupied or mission-critical environments

**Reporting & Documentation**

- Maintain daily reports including work activities, manpower, and production
- Track progress against schedule and provide updates on percent complete
- Support RFI development, material tracking, and job cost updates
- Ensure proper documentation for safety, quality, and turnover packages

Qualifications  

**Required**

- High school diploma or GED required with 15+ years of experience.
- Journeyman or Master electrician's license (Required)
- Extensive experience in electrical construction and field supervision
- Proven experience managing complex electrical projects and multiple crews
- Strong knowledge of:
* Electrical distribution systems (MV/LV)
* Critical power systems (UPS, generators, switchgear)
* Construction sequencing and installation methods
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Travel up to 100% may be required, both domestically and internationally.

**Preferred**

- OSHA 30 certification
- NFPA 70E training and LOTO experience
- Experience in mission-critical, data center, or federal construction environments
- Familiarity with scheduling tools, and QA/QC processes

**Experience Level (Superintendent III)**

- Typically requires **15+ years of electrical construction experience**
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex, multi-million-dollar projects
- Experience overseeing multi-trade coordination and commissioning efforts
- Proven leadership in safety, workforce development, and mentorship

**Working Conditions**

- Field-based role requiring frequent travel to project sites
- Work in active construction environments, including high-security and mission-critical facilities
- May require night work, outages, and weekend operations

**Key Competencies**

- Leadership and team development
- Planning and execution discipline
- Safety-first mindset
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage complexity and operational risk

**We offer an excellent benefits package including:**

- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave

**Abilities:**

- Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
- Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range  

USD $150,080.00 - USD $187,600.00 /Yr.
## Skills

- Construction
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Standard
- Inspection
- Master Electrician
- Supervision
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)
- Quality Control
- Problem Solving
- Planning
- Construction Drawings
- Medium Voltage
- Low Voltage
- Data Centers
- Commissioning
- Power Systems Engineering
- Electrical Systems
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- Workforce Development
- Object-Relational Mapping
- Blueprint Reading
- Punch List Management
- Mentoring
- Manual Dexterity
- Team Building
- Coordinating
- Switchgear
- Operational Risk
- Leadership
- Material Flow Management
- Fabrication
- Scheduling Software
- Verification And Validation
- Quality Assurance
- Lockout/Tagout (Loto)
- Communication
- OSHA Compliance
- Site Safety
- Writing
- Safety Culture
- Electrical Machines
- Journeyman Certification
- Customer Service
- Business Continuity
## Benefits

- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings

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