Commercial Electrician Foreman: Field Lead

Skillit; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tool/boot allowance

Job summary

Skillit is seeking a hands-on Lead Electrician to direct field operations on commercial projects in Richmond, VA. You will supervise electricians, apprentices, and laborers, read blueprints, and ensure work aligns with plans, specs, and codes while managing safety and quality on site.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as a foreman/leadman and a valid journeyman license, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have journeyman electrician certification/license.
• Minimum 2 years journeyman experience and 2+ years as foreman/leadman in commercial construction.
• Strong blueprint and technical drawing interpretation skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Fluent English (reading, writing, verbal).
• OSHA 10/30 or equivalent site safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct electricians, apprentices, and laborers on active commercial job sites; assign daily tasks and monitor productivity.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications, and contract documents to lay out and verify work.
• Plan and adjust work sequences, order and organize materials and equipment, and coordinate with other trades to meet the construction schedule.
• Conduct jobsite safety walkthroughs, enforce site safety rules and PPE use, and lead quality-control inspections.
• Troubleshoot field problems, make timely decisions to keep work on schedule and within scope, and coordinate inspections and permits.
• Maintain daily reports, timecards, job documentation, and clear communication with the superintendent and project team.

Skills

Journeyman electrician

Foreman/leadman experience

Blueprint interpretation

Leadership & team management

Written & verbal communication

Reading plans/specs/contracts

Education

Journeyman electrician certification/license

OSHA 10/30 or equivalent safety certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Skillit is seeking a hands-on Lead Electrician to direct field operations on commercial projects in Richmond, VA. You will supervise electricians, apprentices, and laborers, read blueprints, and ensure work aligns with plans, specs, and codes while managing safety and quality on site.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years as a foreman/leadman and a valid journeyman license, with strong leadership and communication skills.