Foreman / Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Foreman / Journeyman Electrician

Location: Valdosta, GA (Home Base) — Field-based across commercial job sites in AL, GA, and SC

Schedule: Full-Time, minimum 40 hours/week with overtime as needed (crews average ~50 hours/week)

Pay: $28–$32/hour based on experience, plus overtime

Company Summary

We are a commercial electrical contractor serving the Southeast, delivering high-quality electrical work on new-construction and remodel projects. We run our jobs the right way: a skilled foreman anchored on each project, accurate planning, and clean, code-compliant installations that pass inspection the first time. We believe the people running the work in the field are the backbone of the business — not just labor, but trusted leaders. If you take pride in doing the job right, leading a crew well, and being the person the Superintendent counts on, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The Foreman / Journeyman Electrician leads electrical work in the field on commercial new-construction and remodel projects. You will read and interpret commercial blueprints, schedule the work directly with the Superintendent, order the materials needed to keep the job moving, and supervise a small crew of two to four. This role demands technical mastery, strong leadership, and a commitment to delivering safe, code-compliant work on schedule — every job, every time.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead electrical work on commercial new-construction and remodel/renovation projects, staying anchored on one project at a time.
• Read and interpret commercial blueprints and execute the work to specification and code.
• Schedule and sequence work directly with the Superintendent to keep the project on track.
• Plan ahead and order the materials needed for upcoming work so the crew is never waiting on parts.
• Supervise and direct a crew of two to four — typically a Level 1 electrician and apprentices.
• Keep a daily job log documenting crew, progress, materials, and any issues.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site in line with company and OSHA standards.
• Troubleshoot field issues and make sound on-site decisions to keep work moving.
• Ensure all work passes inspection and meets quality standards before sign-off.
• Mentor apprentices and reinforce safe, correct work habits across the crew.

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

• Running your assigned project independently — on schedule, on budget, and to code.
• Work that passes inspection the first time, with no rework or callbacks.
• A productive crew that is developing and growing under your direction.
• A Superintendent who trusts you to manage your scope without hand-holding.
• Accurate daily logs and forward material planning that keep the job moving.
• Upholding our standard — safe, clean, code-compliant work with no shortcuts.

Requirements

• 5 years of hands-on commercial electrical experience.
• Able to read and interpret commercial blueprints independently.
• Able to schedule work and order the materials needed to complete it.
• Proven ability to supervise a small crew of two to four people.
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC and commercial electrical code.
• Reliable and willing to travel across AL, GA, and SC and attend one week of onsite training.
• Journeyman electrician license or certification is a plus.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and professional pride.
• Able to work productively at a steady pace in a team-oriented environment.
• Valid drivers license and clean MVR
• US Citizen or valid work permit

Travel & Schedule

This is a field-based role operating out of our Valdosta, GA office. Here's what a typical week looks like:

• Home Base: Valdosta, GA — all travel originates and returns here
• Schedule: Monday–Friday (current schedule runs Mon–Thu with extended hours; Fri–Sun off)
• Weekly Rhythm: Pick up your company vehicle at our Valdosta office Monday morning, depart to the project site, and return Thursday or Friday — repeat for the duration of the project
• Company Vehicle: Provided for all work-related travel; stored at the office over the weekend
• Project Length: 8–12 weeks depending on scope (restaurant builds ~8 weeks; truck projects ~12 weeks)
• Per Diem: $100/person/day (food & incidentals) for any project located more than 1.5 hours from Valdosta; minimum 6 hours worked on a given day to qualify

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Reliable and willing to travel across AL, GA, and SC, and attend one week of onsite training.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR

Experience:

• hands-on commercial electrical: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Journeyman Electrician License (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $28 - $32