FDOT Roadway/Electrical Superintendent at Conti Electric Inc – Tampa, Florida

FDOT Roadway/Electrical Superintendent

Location: Tampa, FL
Company: Conti Corporation
Department: Infrastructure & Electrical Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Conti Corporation is seeking an experienced FDOT Roadway/Electrical Superintendent to oversee field operations, workforce supervision, and construction execution for transportation‑related electrical projects throughout the Tampa region. This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring high-quality installation of roadway lighting, ITS, signing, signalization, and tolling systems in accordance with FDOT standards and customer specifications.

The Superintendent will be responsible for managing field crews, maintaining safety compliance, monitoring productivity, coordinating schedules, and ensuring accurate as‑built documentation throughout all phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities Field Leadership & Workforce Management

• Lead, manage, train, and supervise field crews performing roadway electrical and transportation systems work.
• Coordinate daily and weekly crew schedules with management to meet project timelines and production goals.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback, mentorship, and direction to crews.
• Ensure all personnel follow corporate safety policies, site-specific safety plans, and FDOT safety requirements.

Project Execution & Installation Oversight

• Oversee installation of roadway electrical systems, lighting, ITS devices, tolling infrastructure, signing, and traffic signal components.
• Maintain a complete and accurate set of as-built drawings for supervised projects.
• Ensure field work adheres to FDOT construction standards, specifications, and approved design plans.
• Review construction drawings with management to verify accuracy and identify any design or field conflicts.
• Assist in preparing field change orders and communicating required adjustments to project management.

Production Tracking & Documentation

• Approve, verify, and submit daily field timesheets for assigned crews.
• Track and verify daily/weekly production quantities and assist with project progress reporting.
• Support management with production analysis to forecast schedules and labor requirements.

Communication & Coordination

• Participate in project meetings with management, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and clients.
• Communicate field updates, safety concerns, delays, or material issues promptly.
• Serve as the field point-of-contact for construction emergencies; must be available on-call as required.

Equipment Operation

• Operate specialty electrical construction equipment when needed (bucket trucks, augers, trenchers, lifts, etc.).
• Maintain CDL Class A license and ensure compliance with DOT driving requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Previous field leadership experience in electrical construction, roadway electrical, or transportation infrastructure.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics, blueprints, control diagrams, and construction manuals.
• Hands-on experience with electrical equipment, tools, and installation practices.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking abilities.
• CDL Class A required (or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe).

Technical Expertise Required

Excellent knowledge of:

• FDOT roadway lighting systems
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Signing and traffic signalization
• Tolling systems (hardware, communication, and power components)
• Roadway electrical codes, standards, and FDOT specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supervising FDOT or municipal transportation electrical projects
• Experience coordinating with DOT inspectors, MOT teams, and roadway contractors
• Experience with tolling infrastructure installation (cabinets, gantries, sensors, communications)
• Strong computer skills for documentation, production tracking, and digital as-builts

Work Environment

• Primarily field-based role across Tampa and surrounding areas
• Requires regular travel to job sites, night work, and emergency response availability
• Fast-paced, safety-driven work environment
• Collaboration with project managers, engineers, electricians, subcontractors, and DOT representatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Healthcare plan through local union
• Retirement plan through local union
• Vacation benefits
• Sign-on bonus available
• Company-issued laptop
• Company pickup truck
• Phone allowance
• Company fuel card

Why Join Conti Corporation?

At Conti, you will lead impactful roadway and transportation electrical projects that keep Florida’s infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. You will have the resources, support, and field leadership autonomy to deliver high-quality work, while being part of a team that values safety, professionalism, innovation, and long-term career development.