Foreman Electrician

Lynn Electric is hiring an experienced Foreman Electrician to lead crews on projects. As the Foreman Electrician, you'll be the crew leader on the ground - keeping projects moving, keeping the team aligned, and making sure the work is done right. You'll direct a crew of electricians, coordinate with project managers and subcontractors, and serve as the primary point of contact on your job site.

• Study project specs and plans to develop construction procedures, schedules, and staffing for each phase
• Order and coordinate timely delivery of tools and materials
• Direct and supervise apprentice and journeyman electricians on assigned job sites
• Confer with project managers, subcontractors, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve problems and keep work on track
• Inspect work in progress to ensure it meets specifications and code requirements
• Prepare and review progress reports, material usage, and cost tracking; adjust schedules as needed
• Handle crew concerns fairly and professionally
• Lead crews through major maintenance, retrofit, and reconditioning projects on existing electrical systems

• Minimum 4 years of related electrical field experience, OR a 2-year technical/college degree plus 2 years of field experience
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a crew in a fast-paced field environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, and technical specifications
• Basic computer skills (Word, spreadsheets, project management software)
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Reliable transportation with the ability to commute to job sites within approximately a 1-hour radius of the Kansas City metro
• Journeyman license preferred

This is a physically demanding field role. Candidates should be able to regularly lift up to 70 lbs. (occasionally up to 100 lbs. with assistance), climb ladders and scaffolding, work at heights, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in outdoor conditions including heat, cold, and uneven terrain. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.

• Company vehicle and gas card, OR vehicle and gas allowance
• Phone reimbursement
• Employer-paid health insurance, basic life, and long-term disability insurance
• Additional voluntary coverage available: Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Lynn Electric got its start in 1977 wiring houses for local homebuilders. Over the last 45 years, we've grown into one of the premier electrical contractors in the Lawrence and Kansas City metro area, with services now spanning commercial/industrial new construction, design/build, predictive/preventative electrical maintenance, 24/7 emergency service, a full-service excavating and trenching division, and more recently a low voltage division. We're in business to serve our customers - and we believe our employees are our greatest asset. 

We're a team that believes in building lasting bonds, rising together, bringing a can-do attitude, and doing what we say. Our best people are natural leaders who work hard alongside their crew, mentor others, solve problems head-on, and keep everyone - office, crew, and customer - informed and aligned.

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion a post-offer employment test (POET) confirming the ability to safely perform the essential functions of this job.

All candidates must successfully complete a drug screen, physical, and background check prior to employment.