Foreman Electrician

Advance Electrical Corp.; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Foreman Electrician to lead field crews and ensure project success. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing material logistics, and maintaining quality standards across various projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical and communication skills, enabling them to effectively coordinate with team members and project managers. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your leadership will directly impact project outcomes. If you're ready to take on challenging projects and drive success in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing commercial and industrial electrical projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew and project managers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field labor crews and ensure project schedules are met.
• Manage material budgets and coordinate deliveries for projects.
• Conduct daily tool box meetings and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Education

Journeyman license RI

OSHA 10 certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Advance Electrical is a mid-sized electrical construction firm providing commercial electrical contracting services for more than 40 years. We deliver quality award-winning workmanship with unrivaled customer service and value. Our people and our core values are key to our company’s success. We are looking to add a highly skilled foreman electrician to our team.

Job Overview:

The Foreman Electrician is responsible for the overall day-to-day supervision of the field labor crews to ensure that daily work assignments are completed in accordance with the overall schedule and quality standards of the company, and to meet or surpass the objectives and goals of each specific project.

The Foreman Electrician must effectively manage any project presented, from small projects to multi-million dollar projects. They must communicate the material requirements for the project, organize timely deliveries, maintain material budgets with support from the Project Manager, and manage various crew sizes up to 8-10. The ability to effectively communicate with the PM, crew, customers, and general contractors is required. The Foreman Electrician must resolve issues encountered during the projects with minimal support from the Project Manager and possess the ability to drive a project through the various stages to maintain the budgeted labor hours.

The position of Foreman Electrician requires physically working as a member of the field crew. In addition to working with the field crew, the Foreman Electrician is required to perform elements listed below as assigned by the PM and/or Vice President of Operations:

1. Planning.
2. Documentation.
3. Site Supervision.
4. Material & Equipment Management.

Summary of Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Participate in pre and post construction meetings and planning sessions.
2. Understand the scope of work and roles for each crew member.
3. Facilitate Daily Tool Box meetings and training.
4. Consider security and safety conditions for each project.
5. Ensure the work is progressing on schedule.
6. Complete daily reports.
7. Coordinate with other trades on project.
8. Ensure material needed is ordered and received correctly.
9. Ensure all tools and material are kept in a secure and safe manner.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

1. Strong attention to detail.
2. Diligent and organized.
3. Excellent communication skills.
4. Strong technical skills.

Required:

1. Skilled at working on commercial and industrial projects.
2. OSHA 10 certification.
3. Valid driver’s license.
4. Journeyman license RI required, MA & CT a plus.

Benefits:

1. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package that includes medical, vision, dental, 401K, profit sharing, paid vacation, sick time, paid holidays, company-paid life insurance, and more!

Interested in applying? Email us!

Patty Powers at [e-mail]