What Does an Electrical Assistant Supervisor Do?
An electrical assistant supervisor supports the lead supervisor in managing electrical crews, helping coordinate daily work assignments, monitoring job quality, and ensuring safety compliance on project sites.
Other Job Titles for This Work
Workers in this occupation report titles such as Coal Mine Production Foreman, Construction Foreman, Construction Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Field Operations Supervisor, Field Supervisor, Insulation Foreman, Roustabout Field Supervisor.
Electrical Assistant Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of an electrical assistant supervisor include:
- Assist the electrical supervisor in directing daily work activities of electrical crews
- Monitor work progress and quality on assigned projects
- Help coordinate material deliveries and equipment logistics
- Conduct safety inspections and enforce safe work practices
- Provide hands-on electrical work alongside crew members
- Report project status, issues, and delays to the supervisor
- Assist in training and evaluating crew members
- Review work orders and help prioritize job assignments
- Maintain time records and work documentation
- Step in for the supervisor during absences
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed as an electrical assistant supervisor, you will need the following skills and qualifications:
- Solid knowledge of electrical installations and codes
- Emerging leadership and team coordination skills
- Ability to work both hands-on and in a supervisory capacity
- Communication skills for relaying instructions and status updates
- Safety awareness and basic OSHA knowledge
- Organizational skills for tracking work orders and schedules
- Problem-solving under time pressure
- Physical fitness for active construction site work
Education and Training
A journeyman electrician license is typically required. Candidates are often experienced electricians being groomed for full supervisory roles. Additional training in leadership or construction management is beneficial.
Salary and Job Outlook
Typical pay: $63,400 - $101,460 per year, with a median of $79,920.
The range covers the middle half of earners nationwide. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers.
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers to grow about 5 percent from 2025 to 2035, with about 67,000 openings a year. This role serves as a stepping stone to full electrical supervisor or foreman positions. Gaining supervisory experience early improves long-term career advancement prospects in the electrical trade.
Outlook source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035, First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers.
Electrical Assistant Supervisor Pay Range
| Earners | Annual pay |
|---|---|
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $53,280 |
| Bottom 25% earn less than | $63,400 |
| Median (half earn more, half less) | $79,920 |
| Top 25% earn more than | $101,460 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $128,260 |
What the Work Is Like
O*NET surveys people who work as first-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers about their daily conditions. Of those surveyed:
- 94% are on the phone every day
- 91% say teamwork is very or extremely important in their job
- 91% say being exact and accurate is very or extremely important
- 90% wear safety gear such as gloves, safety glasses or a hard hat every day
- 63% use email every day
- 63% usually work more than 40 hours a week
- 61% work around hazardous equipment every day
Education Workers Say the Job Needs
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Post-secondary certificate | 27% |
| Less than high school | 22% |
| High school diploma or GED | 21% |
| Associate's degree | 12% |
Tools and Software Electrical Assistant Supervisors Use
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Is This Job a Good Fit for You?
People who do well in this job tend to enjoy leading, persuading and making business decisions as well as organized work with data, records and clear procedures.
Skills O*NET rates most important: Coordination, Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Management of Personnel Resources, Reading Comprehension.
Knowledge areas used most: Administration and Management, Building and Construction, Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, English Language.
Preparation: O*NET places this occupation in Job Zone 3 of 5, which means medium preparation.
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035.
- O*NET 30.1 Database, occupation 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). View on O*NET OnLine.
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