Foreman Electrician

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electrical Foreman leads commercial electrical crews in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and NEC/local codes. This role is responsible for jobsite coordination, manpower planning, quality control, material management, safety compliance, and customer relations. The Foreman serves as the primary field contact with project management, general contractors, and subcontractors while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and supervise Journeymen and Apprentices on commercial electrical projects
• Plan daily work activities, manpower, and jobsite logistics
• Coordinate schedules, field labor, inspections, and project activities with project management and general contractors
• Read and interpret blueprints, one-lines, schematics, specifications, and electrical layouts
• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical systems including conduit, feeders, panels, switchgear, lighting, transformers, and low-voltage controls
• Troubleshoot and diagnose existing electrical systems, controls, equipment, and power distribution issues to identify faults and complete repairs efficiently while minimizing downtime
• Perform testing and verification of electrical systems including voltage, continuity, resistance, and operational checks
• Lay out and oversee conduit runs, underground rough-in, device locations, and equipment installation
• Maintain quality control standards and ensure all work meets NEC, local code, and project specifications
• Order, organize, and track materials, tools, equipment, and jobsite inventory
• Prepare material lists and coordinate deliveries to maintain project schedules
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings and enforce OSHA and company safety standards
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment throughout all phases of construction
• Train, mentor, and evaluate Apprentices while promoting crew productivity and workmanship standards
• Serve as the primary field contact for general contractors, inspectors, vendors, and customers
• Assist with estimating, job planning, scheduling, and labor forecasting as needed
• Inspect completed work, complete punch lists, and ensure customer satisfaction
• Approve crew timecards, maintain daily reports, and provide regular project status updates to management
• Respond to service calls, emergency issues, and field troubleshooting as required
  
  

MINIMUM AND/OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• 4–5 years of commercial electrical experience in a leadership or Foreman role
• Experience managing crews, schedules, and commercial construction projects
  
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Licensed Journeyman Electrician
• Valid Driver’s License
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred
• Aerial Lift Certification preferred
• Fall Protection Certification preferred
• First Aid/CPR preferred
  
  

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong working knowledge of NEC and commercial electrical practices
• Proficient in conduit bending, layout, and equipment installation
• Experience with power distribution systems, controls, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment efficiently
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and electrical schematics
• Experience coordinating material takeoffs and maintaining jobsite inventory
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage crews in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work safely at heights and in active construction environments
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and varying weather conditions
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment daily
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position operates primarily in commercial construction and service environments with occasional office-related responsibilities. Work may include indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to active construction sites, and occasional after-hours or emergency service calls.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship in the Company’s business operations.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employees understand the above job description and agree to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employees understand the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand, or change all responsibilities. Employees acknowledge that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Equal Opportunity Employer
Capstone Mechanical strives to uphold high standards of fairness, business ethics, and responsible behavior. We also seek to provide outstanding career opportunities for all our employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Therefore, all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to anyone’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, U.S. military veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Capstone Mechanical will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical and mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who as an employee, if such accommodation will enable the person to perform the essential functions of the job held, unless undue hardship for the company would result or the person poses a direct threat to themselves or others. Any employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the HR Manager and request such an accommodation(s). The employee should specify what accommodation they believe is needed to perform their job. The HR department will conduct an investigation to identify the barriers that interfere with the equal opportunity of the employee to perform their job. We will identify possible accommodations, if any, that will help eliminate the limitation. If the accommodation is reasonable and will not impose undue hardship, we will make the accommodation. Recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, overtime, job classifications, assignments, working conditions, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations, employee benefits, social and recreational programs and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability or U.S. military veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or disability. We invite you to complete the optional self-identification fields below used for compliance with government regulations and record-keeping guidelines.