Electrical Foreman

DP Electric Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

ESOP

Job summary

DP Electric Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead commercial projects. You will guide electricians and apprentices, coordinate crews and daily schedules, and ensure high workmanship.

The role emphasizes safety, code compliance, and collaboration with project managers and other trades to keep projects moving toward successful completion.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical construction experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and safety standards.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and train field crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electrical crews on commercial installation projects.
• Coordinate daily schedules, assign tasks, and communicate expectations.
• Review blueprints, schematics, and drawings to guide field work.
• Ensure installations meet codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Monitor progress, productivity, and workmanship.
• Identify site challenges and provide practical solutions.
• Collaborate with project teams and other trades to maintain efficiency.
• Train, mentor, and develop electricians and apprentices.
• Manage job-site tools, equipment, and materials.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and project records.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Project management tools

Job description

Electrical Foreman – Commercial Projects | Austin, TX

Are you a skilled electrician ready to take the lead on exciting commercial projects? Do you enjoy guiding a team, solving problems in the field, and making sure every job is completed safely and to the highest standard?

The role

DP Electric is hiring an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead non-industrial electrical construction projects across the Austin area.

In this key field leadership role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating crews, supporting daily operations, and ensuring electrical installations are completed safely, efficiently, and with excellent workmanship.

You’ll spend your time both leading from the front and working alongside your team, providing direction to electricians and apprentices while partnering with Project Managers, General Foremen, and other trades to keep projects moving.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support electrical crews throughout commercial installation projects
• Coordinate daily schedules, assign tasks, and communicate project expectations
• Review blueprints, schematics, and drawings to guide field work
• Ensure installations meet electrical codes, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Monitor project progress, productivity, and workmanship
• Identify challenges on site and provide practical solutions
• Work closely with project teams and other trades to maintain efficiency
• Train, mentor, and support electricians and apprentices
• Manage job-site tools, equipment, and materials
• Maintain accurate daily reports and project records

About our company

DP Electric is a leading commercial electrical contractor serving Arizona and Texas. Founded in 1990, we have grown from a small family business into a 100% employee-owned company delivering complex electrical projects across the Southwest.

The Benefits

• Competitive pay and opportunities for career growth
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become a company owner through our employee-owned model
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development

The person

• High school diploma or GED
• Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent certification
• 10+ years of electrical construction experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction practices, and safety standards
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and interpret technical documents
• Experience leading, training, and developing field crews
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in various indoor and outdoor environments

Experience leading medium- or large-scale projects is preferred. Experience in industrial, water, wastewater, or hazardous environments is a plus.

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