Be part of a growing employee-owned company that has been around for over 75 years!

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 Electrical Foreman manages the operations of the skilled electrical team assigned to the project. Ensure that work is installed in accordance with relevant codes and meeting budgets and scheduled dates, all while ensuring job quality and customer satisfaction are maintained at every stage of the project.

Job Duties:

• Supervises skilled electrical field crew.
• 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.
• Serves as liaison with other departments.
• 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: productivity, work interfaces, etc.
• Monitors craft compliance with safety requirements; document and implement corrective measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience in the electrical field in a commercial/industrial environment; or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• Must multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrated planning and scheduling experience.
• 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.

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-provided vehicle/gas card (Take home each day)
• Cell phone/tablet/laptop
• Pay range $30 - $37 an hour

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to troubleshoot issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely, and practical 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 an employee must meet 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 their 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 frequently. 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 requiring safety data sheet knowledge.

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