Electrical Foreman

Enersolv Design & Build Ltd; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian construction company is seeking an Electrical Foreman to lead an electrical crew on High Rise projects. Responsibilities include overseeing installations, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, and contributing to team success. Ideal candidates will possess a Red Seal Certificate and significant experience in electrical works, thrive in independent roles, and communicate effectively.

Benefits

Employer covered Health and benefits

Training and professional development support

Up to five days paid sick leave per year

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in High Rise electrical works.
• Solid analytical skills and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently ensuring quality completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical crew on High Rise construction sites.
• Install and troubleshoot electrical components and systems.
• Ensure project deadlines and budgets are met.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Construction Process

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Red Seal Certificate

Job description

Reporting to the Project Manager(Electrical), you will be responsible for leading an electrical crew on High Rise construction sites. You will ensure planning, laying out, installing, and wiring electrical components are completed, as per project drawings, specifications and in accordance with applicable electrical codes. Moreover, you will lead the team in ensuring large projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications to determine layout of electrical equipment installations;
• Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures and other electrical components;
• Test electrical equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance;
• Maintain, repair, install and test switch-gear, transformers, switchboard meters;
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair, electrical and low voltage control systems and other related devices;
• Be the point of contact with the general contractor’s site superintendent;
• Assign tasks to site workers (journeyman / apprentices)
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure site staff have the resources they need and remain productive.
• Contribute to team retention and hiring.
• Accountable for quality of site work.
• Ensures deadlines are met and coordinated with project manager / office.
• Coordinate scope of work with other trades on site
• Where scope deviates ensure paperwork is completed (in conjunction with project manager) – Site instructions, RFIs, ETC.
• Contributes to implementation of company policies (tool, health and safety and quality control)

Skills and Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in the fields of High Rise electrical works
• Red Seal Certificate
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Solid knowledge of the construction process
• Ability to work independently and efficiently. Ensuring jobs are completed correctly the first time
• Salary range : as per industry and regional norm
• Employer covered Health and benefits
• Training and professional development support
• Up to five days paid sick leave per year