Shoffner Kalthoff, MES - Knoxville, the region's leader in HVACR, Electrical, and Plumbing services. We have a well-established reputation for quality work done by quality people and are one of the top 3 largest mechanical contractors in the nation and the value leader in the market.

A Foreman is the person most responsible for success of Commercial Construction projects. With the growing diversity of the workforce here in East Tennessee, we need people able to provide leadership, supervision, direction, and support in both English and Spanish.

Our Foremen have experience, skill, and initiative for daily leadership, awareness to anticipate future issues, and judgment to manage both. Foremen are ‘people-leaders’ first, building positive relationships with their team, and with customers, contractors, vendors, and internal project management. The successful candidate is bilingual and experienced leading craftsmen, with a strong understanding of electrical systems, codes and regulations, and a track record of success leading others.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Certified Journeyman with 3 years minimum of experience as a Commercial Construction Foreman.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish!
• Able to read and understand blueprints, specifications, submittal data, etc. for layout and task execution.
• Demonstrated work history of success leading and developing electricians assigned to commercial construction projects.
• Experienced in Material & Tool handling organization and management.
• Able to work safely, accurately, and thoroughly, under time and labor limitations.
• Able to stand & walk, reach outward constantly, frequently lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
• Frequent work at heights on ladders, lifts, and multi-story structures, reaching above shoulders, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending.

Experience, Training, and/or Certification:

• High School or Trade School Graduate or GED
• Holds a Journeyman Card in the trade or demonstrates comparable experience.
• OSHA 10 (minimum) and OSHA 30 Preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Maintain a positive, cooperative, and teachable attitude.
• Requires mechanical aptitude, mathematical, and English language skills.
• Complies and promotes company Safety Policy.
• Initiative; self-motivated (driven), self-starter.
• Excellent communication and customer services skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanor and positive, caring attitude.
• Must be able to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to stand, squat, bend, stoop, and comfortably lift up to 60 lbs.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical diagnostics.
• Familiarity with blueprint, schematic, drawings, and other equipment layout materials.
• Ability to pass a full background screening and drug screening.
• Ability to pass a physical ability test.
• Ability to travel, as needed, for projects.

Benefits:

• Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Plans (non-tobacco) offered at no premium cost to all employees.
• Company paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability.
• Full array of other benefits including Vision, Dental and optional insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) program - begin accruing hours as of Day 1.
• 401(k) Plan with multiple investment options.
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount programs.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.

SKMES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.