Electrical and Instrumentation Foreman ( Data Center)

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced E&I Foreman for demanding field projects in West Texas. You will lead an assigned crew, review specs, plan daily work, and ensure installations meet NEC and project requirements.

Extensive hands-on electrical/instrumentation experience and strong leadership are required. Responsibilities include coordinating inspections, testing, and turnover documentation, while coaching technicians and ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of electrical or instrumentation construction experience
• Previous experience as a foreman, lead person, crew lead, or similar field leader
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical and instrumentation installation methods, tools, testing practices, and safe-work requirements
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, plans, specifications, cable schedules, and installation details
• Ability to plan daily work, assign labor, estimate material needs, track production, and meet schedule commitments
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout, and electrical safe-work practices
• Strong communication, documentation, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and changing project schedules
• Ability to work outdoors in West Texas conditions and access active construction areas
• Ability to pass project-required screening and meet site access requirements
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor facilities, power generation, or industrial projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, PDUs, grounding, controls, terminations, testing, and commissioning support is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead an assigned E&I crew, system, building area, or work package
• Review drawings, specifications, work packages, and installation details
• Identify missing information, design conflicts, and field issues before they affect production
• Conduct daily pre-task planning and assign work based on crew skill levels
• Supervise the installation of conduit, cable tray, conductors, grounding, lighting, panels, switchgear, transformers, equipment connections, controls, and instrumentation
• Ensure installations meet the National Electrical Code, project drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and quality standards
• Track crew hours, installed quantities, materials, tools, inspections, punch-list items, and completion status
• Coordinate inspections, testing, terminations, equipment startup support, energization readiness, commissioning activities, and turnover documentation
• Control material use, protect installed work, maintain clean work areas, and prevent damage or rework
• Coach electricians, instrumentation technicians, apprentices, and helpers
• Correct unsafe behavior, poor workmanship, and production concerns
• Coordinate daily work with other trades and lift up issues that may affect safety, quality, or schedule
• Provide accurate progress updates to the E&I General Foreman or Superintendent

Skills

Electrical experience

Instrumentation experience

Foreman experience

Read diagrams

Plan daily work

Code OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Extended hours

Outdoor work

Site access

Data centers

Electrical gear

Testing/commissioning

Job description

• At least 7 years of electrical or instrumentation construction experience
• Previous experience as a foreman, lead person, crew lead, or similar field leader
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical and instrumentation installation methods, tools, testing practices, and safe-work requirements
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, plans, specifications, cable schedules, and installation details
• Ability to plan daily work, assign labor, estimate material needs, track production, and meet schedule commitments
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout, and electrical safe-work practices
• Strong communication, documentation, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and changing project schedules
• Ability to work outdoors in West Texas conditions and access active construction areas
• Ability to pass project-required screening and meet site access requirements
• Experience with data centers, mission-critical facilities, semiconductor facilities, power generation, or industrial projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience with switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, PDUs, grounding, controls, terminations, testing, and commissioning support is also preferred.

What You Will Do

• Lead an assigned E&I crew, system, building area, or work package
• Review drawings, specifications, work packages, and installation details
• Identify missing information, design conflicts, and field issues before they affect production
• Conduct daily pre-task planning and assign work based on crew skill levels
• Supervise the installation of conduit, cable tray, conductors, grounding, lighting, panels, switchgear, transformers, equipment connections, controls, and instrumentation
• Ensure installations meet the National Electrical Code, project drawings, specifications, manufacturer requirements, and quality standards
• Track crew hours, installed quantities, materials, tools, inspections, punch-list items, and completion status
• Coordinate inspections, testing, terminations, equipment startup support, energization readiness, commissioning activities, and turnover documentation
• Control material use, protect installed work, maintain clean work areas, and prevent damage or rework
• Coach electricians, instrumentation technicians, apprentices, and helpers
• Correct unsafe behavior, poor workmanship, and production concerns
• Coordinate daily work with other trades and lift up issues that may affect safety, quality, or schedule
• Provide accurate progress updates to the E&I General Foreman or Superintendent