Commercial Electrical Foreman

Innovationconsulting; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group is seeking an Electrical Foreman to lead commercial crews across the Greater Bay Area and beyond. You will supervise electricians, read blueprints, ensure NEC compliance, and coordinate with project teams to deliver safe, quality installations on time.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of electrical experience, Journeyman license (Master a plus), and strong leadership. This on-site role involves travel within a 100-mile radius of Brentwood, CA, and offers a direct-hire,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of electrical experience with foreman or lead experience preferred.
• Journeyman Electrician license required; Master license a plus.
• Experience on commercial tenant improvement and ground-up projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, local codes, and safety rules.
• Proven leadership, communication, and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electricians and apprentices on job sites.
• Manage electrical scope, installation, repair, and inspection.
• Read blueprints and interpret electrical drawings.
• Plan daily work and manage schedule and crew productivity.
• Ensure work meets NEC, codes, and company standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, inspectors, and trades.
• Maintain daily reports, timecards, and material lists.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Team supervision

Reading blueprints

Code compliance

Safety management

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Master electrician license

Tools

Conduit benders

Cable pullers

Power tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Direct Hire|Greater Bay Area, CA|$55.00 – $73.68 per hour|Full-Time

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a well-established, non-union (merit shop) commercial and industrial electrical contractor operating throughout Northern California since 1998. They self-perform work across the Greater Bay Area, Central Valley, and Sacramento region, and are recognized for a strong safety culture, including platinum-level safety accreditation and a long track record of repeat work with major general contractors. This is a direct-hire, full-time position with the client — not a temporary or contract assignment.

They are seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead and supervise crews on commercial projects. If you can run work, keep crews productive, hold schedule, and deliver quality installs safely, they want to talk now.

THE WORK

This role runs commercial electrical scope, including:

• Lighting, lighting controls, receptacles, and switching


• Power distribution and panel work


• New electrical services and service upgrades


• Underground and above-grade conduit


• Office, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and multi-family project types

Projects are concentrated across the Greater Bay Area with additional work in the Central Valley and Sacramento region.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and lead electricians and apprentices on job sites


• Manage electrical scope including installation, repair, and inspection


• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings


• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances per drawings or plans


• Prepare and lay out electrical systems, including wiring diagrams, conduit routing, and panel locations


• Plan and run daily work — assign tasks, manage schedule and crew productivity


• Ensure all work meets NEC, local codes, and company standards


• Coordinate with project managers, project engineers, inspectors, and other trades


• Monitor productivity, material usage, and job progress


• Enforce jobsite safety policies and conduct weekly safety meetings


• Troubleshoot electrical issues and provide technical guidance


• Install or assist in installing electrical components


• Maintain accurate daily reports, timecards, and material lists


• Set up and operate hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers, and cable vacuum systems


• Train and mentor crew members


• Secure equipment after use and keep work areas clean

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5+ years of electrical experience; foreman or lead experience preferred


• Journeyman Electrician license preferred (Master a plus)


• Experience on commercial tenant improvement and ground-up commercial projects preferred


• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, the National Electrical Code, and safety regulations


• Strong leadership and jobsite management skills; able to manage crews and multi-task effectively


• Excellent communication skills


• Proficient in all types of electrical installations and wiring methods


• Comfortable working from ladders, lifts, and in varying jobsite conditions


• Experience with scheduling, estimating, and material orderingOSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification a plus


• California ET Card a plus


• Valid driver's license and clean DMV record


• Must pass drug and alcohol pre-screening

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Climbing ladders and steep stairs


• Crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, and reaching


• Routinely lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds; pushing and pulling of objects required


• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers


• Wearing all personal protective equipment — hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety vest — at all times


• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job


• Working in all elements depending on job location and time of year — heat, cold, rain


• Able to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, plus overtime as required and night shifts


• Willing to travel within 100 miles of the Brentwood, CA area

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$55.00 – $73.68 per hour, depending on experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Company vehicle provided at the foreman level

WORK LOCATION

On the road — jobsite based. Travel within approximately 100 miles of Brentwood, CA.