Electrical Foreman

Position Summary: The Electrical Foreman is a working foreman responsible for performing hands-on electrical work while supervising crew activities to ensure all installations meet company standards and project specifications. The Foreman collaborates with the general contractor and/or customer while managing onsite employees to maintain a positive and professional work environment. This role oversees productivity, safety, quality control, scheduling, procurement of materials, and other activities essential to running a successful project. The company operates in commercial, industrial, and government environments.

Essential Functions:

• Implement the company safety plan and enforce policies to ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with superintendents, customers, and internal staff to develop short- and long-term schedules as needed.
• Perform hands-on electrical work alongside crew members while assigning tasks and providing guidance.
• Assign tasks to team members and effectively track labor to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Develop goals to help the team achieve key project milestones.
• Manage material purchases, ensuring appropriate materials are onsite throughout each project phase.
• Review contractual documents—including customer contracts, subcontracts, quotes, change orders, project specifications, material submittals, and drawings—to ensure company compliance.
• Ensure adherence to NEC, federal, state, county, and local codes, and all contract documents.
• Accurately read and interpret schematic diagrams and blueprints.
• Maintain strong knowledge of trade-related tools, equipment, and test instruments required to perform the work.
• Forecast crew size based on upcoming tasks and budget coordination.
• Maintain complete and accurate as-built documentation for every project.
• Complete and submit daily reports timely and accurately.
• Ensure crew members start and finish work shifts on time and observe proper meal/break times per the Employee Handbook and applicable labor laws.
• Promote a healthy learning environment by engaging apprentices and ensuring active involvement under journeyman electricians.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various project locations as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Active California State Journeyman Electricians License (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Electrical foreman with a minimum of 5 years of hands-on journeyman electrical work and proven success supervising and leading multi-size crews on small and large projects.
• Proven ability to perform electrical work alongside crew members while effectively managing productivity, quality, and safety.
• Federal and State contracting experience is a plus.
• Proficient knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and construction safety practices.
• Active OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, train, and supervise apprentices and less experienced electricians to ensure skill development, safety compliance, and quality workmanship.
• Demonstrates initiative and consistently completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a professional image and represent the company positively on job sites.
• Strong leadership skills and team management skills to motivate diverse crews and foster a collaborative and results-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain strong relationships and build trust with clients, subcontractors, and team members, displaying professionalism, respect, and enthusiasm.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and capable of passing federal background and security checks.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is primarily outdoors at active construction sites with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, heat, cold, and weather conditions (approximately 95% of the time).
• Work occasionally requires being in an office or trailer environment for documentation and meetings (approximately 5% of the time).
• Potential exposure to chemicals, dust, or airborne particulates, necessitating use of respiratory protection as required.
• Ability to work in confined spaces or elevated areas if project needs arise.
• Frequently operates in a fast-paced environment with unscheduled interruptions requiring adjustments to priorities and tasks.
• Occasional evenings or weekends work to meet deadlines and strategic objectives.
• Occasional travel and mobility between different work locations.

Physical Demands:

• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Mobility within active construction sites, including walking on uneven, rocky, or muddy terrain.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and work at heights safely.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection, for extended periods.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely to travel between job sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in noisy environments.