Electrical Construction Foreman - Construction - Base Salary to 42.00/hour - Hampton Roads, VA

Gilder Search Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an Electrical Construction Foreman in the Hampton Roads, VA area to supervise electricians and apprentices on commercial, municipal, roadway, and industrial projects. This hands-on role includes installation, troubleshooting, and ensuring NEC and project specs compliance.

The successful candidate will read blueprints, manage field productivity, and maintain safety standards while coordinating daily field activities and training crew members.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electrical installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, diagrams, and specs.
• Experience leading electricians and apprentices on diverse projects.
• Strong safety mindset and NEC compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electricians and apprentices on commercial, municipal, roadway, and industrial projects.
• Perform hands-on electrical installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair with the crew.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and specs; interpret installation manuals.
• Install, terminate, maintain, and service electrical equipment and panels.
• Coordinate daily field activities and direct crew assignments.

Skills

Electrical construction

Team leadership

NEC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Field supervision

Job description

Electrical Construction Foreman - Construction - Base Salary to 42.00/hour - Hampton Roads, VA

• Our client, a growing specialty electrical contractor serving the roadway, municipal, and industrial markets, is seeking an Electrical Construction Foreman to join their team in the Hampton Roads, VA area.
• This hands-on field leadership role will oversee electricians and apprentices while performing electrical construction, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair work. The Electrical Construction Foreman will support commercial, municipal, roadway, and industrial electrical projects and ensure field work meets National Electrical Code (NEC), project drawing, specification, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise electricians and apprentices on commercial, municipal, roadway, and industrial electrical construction projects.
• Perform hands-on electrical installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair work alongside the field crew.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, electrical drawings, specifications, and manufacturer installation manuals.
• Install, terminate, maintain, and service electrical equipment, lighting fixtures and systems, control devices, electrical panels, and power distribution systems.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using hand and power tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment in industrial and field environments.
• Use electrical testing and diagnostic equipment, including multimeters and meggers.
• Inspect installed electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, deficiencies, and required adjustments, repairs, or replacements.
• Ensure electrical construction and installation work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC), project specifications, and applicable safety requirements.
• Coordinate daily field activities, direct crew assignments, and support project schedules and field productivity.
• Provide field training and direction to electricians and apprentices.
• Follow company jobsite safety procedures and operating requirements.

Qualifications:

• Electrical construction experience in commercial, municipal, roadway, industrial, or related electrical environments.
• Experience leading or supervising electricians, apprentices, or electrical construction crews in a foreman, working foreman, lead electrician, field supervisor, or comparable field leadership role.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, electrical construction methods, and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications, and installation manuals.
• Hands-on experience with conduit installation, electrical equipment, lighting systems, controls, electrical panels, and power distribution systems.
• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic experience.
• Experience using multimeters, meggers, electrical testing equipment, and standard electrical construction tools.
• Experience providing field direction or training to electricians and apprentices.
• Ability to work in person at project locations throughout the Hampton Roads, VA area.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 30.00 - 42.00/hour range
• Bonus opportunities.
• Year-round, full-time work.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with company matching and retirement benefits.
• Life insurance and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee referral program.