Electrical Foreman

Foreman / Senior Electrician (Commercial New Construction)

Job Type:
Full-time

About the Role

We are hiring an experienced
Foreman / Senior Electrician
to lead crews on large-scale
commercial new construction
projects. This is a hands-on field leadership role responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and crew coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Leadership

• Supervise journeymen, apprentices, and helpers
• Assign daily tasks, manage manpower, and adjust sequencing to meet schedules
• Mentor apprentices and enforce jobsite rules and professional conduct

Work Planning & Execution

• Plan and layout work using drawings and field conditions
• Coordinate with other trades to prevent conflicts
• Lead daily huddles and task planning meetings
• Track progress and resolve field issues proactively

Technical Oversight

• Oversee installation of commercial electrical systems, including:
• Conduit (EMT, rigid, PVC)
• Switchgear, panels, and transformers
• Lighting and lighting controls
• Fire alarm systems (as applicable)
• Feeders, branch circuits, grounding, and underground work
• Ensure compliance with NEC, project specs, and quality standards
• Support inspections, punch lists, and project closeout

Safety & Coordination

• Enforce OSHA and jobsite safety policies
• Conduct pre-task planning and safety briefings
• Serve as on-site electrical contact with inspectors and other trades
• Communicate manpower needs and progress updates to leadership

Materials & Documentation

• Forecast material needs and coordinate deliveries
• Monitor labor productivity
• Complete daily reports, timecards, and progress documentation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial electrical construction experience
• 2+ years as a Foreman or Lead Electrician
• Strong knowledge of NEC and commercial electrical systems
• Ability to read blueprints, one-lines, and schematics
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Physical Requirements

• Work from ladders, lifts, and elevated positions
• Lift up to 75 lbs
• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching