Electrical Foreman

Position Summary:

The Foreman is responsible for leading a crew and overseeing the installation, construction, and maintenance of electrical systems on various job sites. This includes coordinating daily work activities, ensuring safety standards are followed, and making sure projects are completed on time and within scope. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the electrical trade, including field experience, and the ability to manage teams effectively while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Ensure work is performed safely. Safety topics and safety sign in completed weekly. PPE and all safety codes are strictly enforced.
• Job planning and execution. Becoming familiar with Job scope, specs and prints from pre-construction through end of job. Looking ahead and ordering enough material to always keep your crew productive. Working closely with the GC and your PM to make sure the job goes smoothly.
• Identifying potential change orders and getting that info to your PM for processing.
• Properly documenting as-builts through the course of the job.
• Filling out all required paperwork in a timely fashion (look-ahead, timesheets, RFI’s, daily reports, etc.)

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability: Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same; Acts with a clear sense of ownership; Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures; Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results; Designs feedback loops into work.
• A Foreman must clearly assign responsibilities, set expectations, and oversee the crew to ensure tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and correctly.
• Situational Adaptability and directs work
• Field conditions can change rapidly. A successful Foreman needs to be flexible and able to adjust plans, crew assignments, or workflows to meet real-time challenges.
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives; Balances personal interests with those of others, ensuring fairness and open communication; Partners effectively with team members and external stakeholders to get work done; Recognizes and credits others for their contributions and accomplishments, fostering mutual respect and support.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction and repair of buildings or other structures.
• Be able to operate various types of equipment, as well as to read, cross-reference, and explain blueprints to co-workers. It will be necessary to manage a crew of electricians and be responsible for meeting a demanding job schedule.
• Communication skills to convey information to others effectively, including following safety rules and adhering to company policies.
• Ability to successfully organize, plan and prioritize work.
• Must have NEC code knowledge, Journeyman preferable.
• Must have your own hand tools.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a drug test.
• Comfortable lifting at least fifty pounds, and work safely while on ladders.

Education and/or Experience

The Foreman should hold a minimum of High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training preferred. Have a minimum of (5) years’ experience as a journeyman electrician preferred.

Language/Interpersonal/Leadership Skills

The Foreman must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. This individual should be capable of preparing detailed reports, estimates, and instructions, as well as delivering clear verbal communication to clients, representatives, and internal staff. The role requires frequent in-person interactions with clients, general contractor representatives, and other team members, necessitating the ability to express complex information effectively and concisely.

Mathematical Skills

Proficiency in basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division are essential for the Foreman. This individual must be capable of calculating percentages, costs, gross margins, and gross profits related to material, labor, and project estimates. A high degree of attention to detail is required, as the role demands accuracy in financial estimations while adhering to deadlines. The individual should also possess a strong drive to ensure that all calculations and documentation meet the highest standards of quality.

Computer Skills

The Foreman needs strong computer skills in several areas, including project management software, CAD/BIM software, and programming/simulation tools. They should also be proficient in software related to electrical design, documentation, and reporting. Additionally, understanding computer networking concepts and basic troubleshooting skills is beneficial.

Physical Demands

The role of Foreman typically involves office-based work, but the individual may also be required to visit construction sites. The position requires frequent walking, standing, reaching, and crouching, and the individual must be able to use their hands with dexterity to operate various tools. In some instances, the role may require the physical stamina to perform activities such as climbing or navigating uneven or rough terrain at construction sites.

Work Environment:

While most of the work is performed in an office environment, the Foreman will also occasionally visit construction sites at various stages of completion. At these sites, the individual may encounter environmental hazards, such as uneven dirt paths, loose gravel, or hard concrete floors. The use of protective equipment, such as headwear, ear protection, eye protection, and safety footwear, is typically required when on-site. The individual should be adaptable to varying environmental conditions and comfortable working in both office and construction settings.