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Southern Air, Inc. is a company dedicated to the growth of our employees and excellent customer service. We serve clients throughout the Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina regions. This opportunity is located in Charlottesville, VA location.

Southern Air, Inc. rewards your commitment with excellent wages, benefits including participation in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), Holiday/PTO, medical, 401(k), and career opportunities. Join our team and enjoy the rewards.

Job Description: The Commercial Electrical Foreman manages the day-to-day operations of crews on assigned electrical projects. In addition to supervisory responsibility, this position is that of a working foreman, directly performing a wide range of skilled construction tasks. Provides guidance and direction to the crew, ensuring each project's scheduled dates are met. Ensures job quality and customer satisfaction are maintained at every stage of the project. Strong relationship-building skills with clients, customers, and vendors to cultivate a positive work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Plans for and supervises field crew and electrical activities - includes determining the method of construction, manpower levels, daily footage installed, material quantities, and documenting actual hours worked with a two-week look ahead.
• Coordinates assigned work with work of different trades, company departments, or other contractors while maintaining schedule and production.
• Directs on-site team to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Assists in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.)
• Monitors craft compliance with project safety program requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required:

• 5 - 7 years of electrical experience in commercial construction or equivalent vocational training and experience.
• Ability to successfully supervise and direct a team of 10 workers daily.
• Extensive knowledge of all types of electrical codes and standards associated with electrical work.
• Previous knowledge of man-hour reports, job cost reports, and workforce planning.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and ability to control and supervise large groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of reading, interpreting, and working to: Design drawings (isometric and orthographic), design guides, and specifications.
• Contract documents and site coordination of subcontractors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history)
• Must adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Electrical Journeyman or Master's license in VA

Benefits:

Health Plan – With company contributions to employee health saving account (Starts 1st day)

Dental Plan

401k with company match

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Vision Plan

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

PTO (Paid Time Off) for vacation and other purposes

Employee Assistance Plan

Company vehicle - Take home each night/gas card

Cell phone/laptop/tablet

Wages $30- $ 37 an hour

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely and effective solutions and procedures.

Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment.

Experience in providing quality, professional customer-related services.

Ability to work and communicate effectively individually and in a team environment.

Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism.

Ability to work independently in a commercial setting.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical activities described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and expectations.

Depending on the position, individuals may need to ride or drive in a vehicle for two or more hours at a time.

Individuals working at an outside job site may be exposed to varying temperatures and all weather conditions.

Performing this job requires frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to sit, talk, hear, and stand frequently throughout the day. Must be able to climb, reach above shoulder height, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl often. The position occasionally may require lifting heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

May work with or around typical construction materials and chemicals that require knowledge of safety data sheets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or disability or protected veteran status.

Visit our website to learn more about Southern Air, Inc. www.southern-air.com