Meet Yordano, A National Travel Superintendent
Successful electrical installations depend on more than skilled crews in the field. They require detailed planning, clear communication, coordination with other trades, and a proactive approach to safety, materials, equipment, and scheduling. Yordano Munoz shares how thoughtful preparation, technology, and strong leadership help teams complete complex cable tray and wire-pull installations safely and efficiently.
What is your area of expertise, and what challenges do you typically face in your role?
My area of expertise is planning and leading electrical installations, specifically cable tray and complex wire pulls. My job is to make sure the crews have the correct drawings, materials, equipment, access, and manpower.
The biggest challenges are limited space, working around other trades, coordinating scaffolding and deliveries, and keeping the project on schedule. I try to solve these issues before the work begins so the crews can work safely and efficiently.
What do you most often advise clients or project teams to do during the planning phase to avoid delays or rework?
My biggest advice is to plan early and communicate clearly. Before starting, we should review the drawings, walk down the work area, check for conflicts, and make sure materials and equipment are available. I also include the foremen in the planning because they understand how the work will be completed in the field. Good planning helps prevent delays, confusion, and rework.
Can you walk us through the most challenging project that you solved?
One of the most challenging projects was a project in Eddyville, Iowa. The client purchased and supplied the cable tray, and we were told all the material was already on site. I broke the installation down by area and completed a detailed material takeoff. During the process I discovered that several tray sections were missing. Finding the shortages early helped us adjust the installation plan and avoid major delays, keeping the crews productive.
How do tools like Revizto and evolving prefabrication methods change the way you plan or execute installations?
Revizto allows us to look at the installation in 3D before starting the work. It helps us find conflicts, check elevations, and explain the plan to the crews. It also allows us to find our PDP drawings in an easier format. Prefabrication allows us to build and label parts faster before they arrive in the work area. This saves field labor, improves quality, and helps keep the area organized.
What does a typical day look like for you as an National Travel Superintendent?
My day usually starts by reviewing the work, safety concerns, manpower, and priorities with the foremen. I walk the work areas, check progress and quality, and help remove anything slowing down the crews. I also coordinate with project management, safety, subcontractors, vendors, and other trades. At the same time, I plan upcoming work, track materials, schedule deliveries, and make sure we are ready for the next phase.
What skills are most important for successfully leading a crew on a complex installation?
The most important skills are communication, planning, accountability, and leadership. Everyone needs to understand the plan and the expectations for safety, quality, and production. A good leader also listens to the crew, stays calm when problems happen, and makes adjustments when needed. I believe it is important to support and develop foremen and crew leads so they can take ownership of their work and continue growing.
Yordano’s approach to electrical installation centers on preparation, coordination, and strong field leadership. By involving crews early, identifying conflicts before work begins, and using tools such as Revizto and prefabrication, he helps teams improve safety, quality, productivity, and schedule performance. His focus on clear communication, accountability, and developing foremen and crew leads helps create teams that are prepared to deliver successful results.