Commercial Electric Foreman - Lead Ground-Up & TI Projects

Clifford Electric

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Clifford Electric is seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Foreman to own projects and lead crews across Southern California. This hands-on leadership role focuses on tenant-improvement and ground-up projects, requiring the ability to run jobs without constant supervision and to coordinate with general contractors and jobsite superintendents.

The candidate must be a strong commercial electrician with proven foreman experience, capable of independent plan review, troubleshooting, and

Qualifications

  • Minimum eight years of commercial electrical experience.
  • Minimum three years as a foreman or lead electrician responsible for running commercial projects.
  • Active California General Electrician Certification (JC card).
  • Electrician Trainee cards will not be accepted for this position.
  • Proven experience supervising electrical crews.
  • Ground-up construction experience.
  • Ability to independently read plans, specifications, one-lines, panel schedules, and construction schedules.
  • Strong troubleshooting, layout, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with EMT, underground PVC, switchgear, panels, feeders, branch circuits, lighting controls, RTU connections, equipment connections, and electrical demolition.
  • Ability to recognize scope gaps and change-order work before proceeding.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Personal hand tools required.

Responsibilities

  • Run commercial electrical projects from mobilization through completion
  • Supervise, train, and hold field employees accountable
  • Plan manpower, materials, and daily production
  • Review electrical plans, specifications, one‑lines, panel schedules, and project schedules
  • Lay out work and provide clear direction to the crew
  • Coordinate with general contractors, superintendents, inspectors, and other trades
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems and resolve field problems
  • Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and project progress
  • Identify plan conflicts, missing information, scope gaps, and potential change orders
  • Document delays, existing conditions, extra work, and GC‑directed changes
  • Order materials and prevent avoidable downtime
  • Communicate project needs and concerns clearly with the office
  • Perform electrical work alongside the crew
  • Help complete projects on schedule and within budget

Skills

Leadership
Project supervision
Reading plans
Troubleshooting
Communication
Team training
Travel readiness

Education

California General Electrician Certification

Tools

Hand tools
EMT
PVC conduit
Switchgear

Job description

Clifford Electric is seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Foreman to own projects and lead crews across Southern California. This hands-on leadership role focuses on tenant-improvement and ground-up projects, requiring the ability to run jobs without constant supervision and to coordinate with general contractors and jobsite superintendents.

The candidate must be a strong commercial electrician with proven foreman experience, capable of independent plan review, troubleshooting, and

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