Electrical Foreman – Engineering & Construction

Sustainable Projects Group (SPG); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sustainable Projects Group (SPG) seeks an Electrical Foreman to lead hands-on electrical installation and construction on commercial and industrial retrofit projects. You will supervise a small crew, coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and other trades, and ensure work meets plans, specs, and schedules.

The role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and proactive communication to manage risks and keep projects on track. Based in Edmonton, travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Electrical Foreman, Lead Electrician, or Site Supervisor in construction or retrofit environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, construction sequencing, and site coordination in commercial/industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to lead a small electrical crew, coordinate other trades, and work independently when required.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Actively work on the tools to complete electrical installation and construction work in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Lead and work alongside a small electrical crew as the team grows, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate daily site activities, other trades, and subcontractors while completing assigned electrical field work.
• Act as the primary on-site point of contact between field teams, project managers, and engineers.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to project leadership in a timely manner.
• Support coordination between trades to ensure alignment and minimize delays.
• Ensure all work meets project specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
• Identify deficiencies and ensure timely resolution.
• Support inspections and quality checks throughout project execution.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture on-site.
• Conduct site safety checks and enforce safe work practices.
• Support project schedules by coordinating daily work activities and resources.
• Monitor productivity and ensure work is progressing according to timelines.
• Identify and elevate risks that may impact delivery.
• Review drawings and specifications to support execution.
• Troubleshoot electrical and on-site construction issues, coordinating solutions with engineers and project managers as needed.
• Support commissioning, deficiency resolution, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Crew leadership

Electrical installation

Reading drawings

Coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

The Electrical Foreman performs hands-on electrical installation and construction work on commercial and industrial retrofit and construction projects. The role is responsible for day-to-day field execution, workmanship, safety, and coordination within SPG’s Engineering & Construction team.

A significant component of the role is working on the tools, particularly while the electrical team is being established. The Electrical Foreman works independently when required and leads a small electrical crew. Crew leadership responsibilities may expand as project workload and team size increase.

The Electrical Foreman coordinates field work with Project Managers, Engineers, and other trades; communicates progress, risks, and issues; and ensures work is completed in accordance with project scope, specifications, and schedules.

Responsibilities

Site Execution & Supervision

• Actively work on the tools to complete electrical installation and construction work in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Lead and work alongside a small electrical crew as the team grows, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate daily site activities, other trades, and subcontractors while completing assigned electrical field work.

Project Coordination & Communication

• Act as the primary on-site point of contact between field teams, project managers, and engineers.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues to project leadership in a timely manner.
• Support coordination between trades to ensure alignment and minimize delays.

Quality Control & Workmanship

• Ensure all work meets project specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
• Identify deficiencies and ensure timely resolution.
• Support inspections and quality checks throughout project execution.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture on-site.
• Conduct site safety checks and enforce safe work practices.

Scheduling & Productivity

• Support project schedules by coordinating daily work activities and resources.
• Monitor productivity and ensure work is progressing according to timelines.
• Identify and elevate risks that may impact delivery.

Construction Support & Problem Solving

• Review drawings and specifications to support execution.
• Troubleshoot electrical and on-site construction issues, coordinating solutions with engineers and project managers as needed.
• Support commissioning, deficiency resolution, and project closeout activities.

Required Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Foreman, Lead Electrician, or Site Supervisor in construction or retrofit environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, construction sequencing, and site coordination in commercial and industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to lead a small electrical crew, coordinate other trades, and work independently when required.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerial Work Platform certification.
• Fall Protection certification.
• Confined Space certification.
• Other applicable Alberta safety training and certifications.
• Experience working on retrofit or building upgrade projects.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems and their integration with electrical work.
• Experience working in design-build environments.
• Leadership experience managing crews or subcontractors.
• Hands-on electrical field work in commercial and industrial retrofit and construction environments.
• Independent work and work alongside a small electrical crew, with crew leadership responsibilities expanding as workload and team size increase.
• Based in Edmonton and surrounding area, with travel to project sites as required.
• Hours are scheduled on an as-needed basis according to project workload, with the goal of growing the role toward full-time hours as SPG’s electrical construction workload increases.