Electrical Jobsite Foreman

Job Summary:

The Foreman will oversee and coordinate an assigned construction project from start to finish, ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Participates in selecting, hiring, and oversees employees for specific electrical projects.
• Supervises the project to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties; develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete project.
• Schedules and coordinates project in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
• Regularly communicates with their Superintendents and Project Manager regarding needs, progress and concerns.
• Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments with PM partnership.
• Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the electrical project of assigned structures, facilities, and systems.
• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met on all projects.
• Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and electrical or design issues.
• Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at work sites.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, work well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
• Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
• Ability to speak both English and Spanish preferred.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of five years of electrical construction supervisory experience is required.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License preferred, but not needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• May require travel.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
• Must be on call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.