Commercial Electrical Foreman - 4-Day Week, Ownership

Yellowstone Local; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Laws Electric is actively seeking a working Commercial Electrical Foreman based in the Plainwell and Greater Kalamazoo area, with projects across West Michigan. You will lead commercial electrical projects in the field from start to finish and supervise journeyman electricians and apprentices.

Join a growing contractor where you can take ownership, coordinate with management, and drive safety, quality, and craftsmanship on diverse commercial installations, including new construction,

Qualifications

• Valid Journeyman Electrician license required.
• 8+ years of electrical experience required.
• Strong commercial electrical experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently run commercial electrical projects and crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial electrical projects in the field from plans through successful completion.
• Supervise, organize, and provide direction to journeyman electricians and apprentices.
• Plan daily and weekly field activities to maintain project schedules and productivity.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Coordinate manpower based on project schedules, priorities, and upcoming work.
• Plan materials, electrical equipment, and tools before they're needed on the jobsite.
• Delegate work according to project priorities and crew capabilities.
• Monitor labor productivity, workmanship, quality, and overall project progress.
• Install and oversee commercial electrical systems, including panels and distribution, branch circuitry, lighting, dedicated equipment circuits, service upgrades, network cabling, and related electrical installations.
• Identify field challenges early and develop practical solutions that keep projects moving.
• Ensure electrical installations meet applicable electrical codes, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with management, project stakeholders, and other trades on active construction sites.
• Communicate project status, manpower requirements, material needs, scheduling concerns, and potential problems to management.
• Train and develop less-experienced electricians while maintaining crew productivity.
• Maintain clean, organized, professional, and safe job sites.
• Take accountability for assigned projects and the quality of the finished installation.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Field supervision

Project planning

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Driver's license

Job description

Laws Electric is actively seeking a working Commercial Electrical Foreman based in the Plainwell and Greater Kalamazoo area, with projects across West Michigan. You will lead commercial electrical projects in the field from start to finish and supervise journeyman electricians and apprentices.

Join a growing contractor where you can take ownership, coordinate with management, and drive safety, quality, and craftsmanship on diverse commercial installations, including new construction,