Electrical Foreman

Jobtailor; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dayton, Ohio is seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead a field team on commercial projects. You will manage daily operations, coordinate materials, and ensure safety and quality on site.

The role demands strong leadership, clear communication, and a history of delivering projects on time and within budget. You’ll partner with the PM, GC teams, and subcontractors to optimize schedules, control costs, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Electrical schooling preferred.
• 5+ years as an electrical foreman in commercial settings.
• 10+ years in the electrical trade with a commercial focus.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and O365.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team across varied project types and locations.
• Coordinate materials and tools to prevent delays.
• Conduct daily huddles to align objectives.
• Ensure on-site resources are ready and maintained.
• Oversee safety checks and toolbox talks.
• Communicate changes to PM and document time with BusyBusy.
• Collaborate with GC and subcontractors to keep projects on schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Safety leadership

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical schooling preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

O365 Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading a team on a wide range of project types and locations
• Assess the project status at any given juncture as it relates to labor and materials
• Daily morning huddles prior to job commencing to ensure entire team understands objectives and priorities for the day
• Provide long term material projections so that purchase orders are minimal, and materials are available days before needed
• Ensure proper tools and resources are on‑site within appropriate timeline
• Ensure resources (bobcats, trenchers, benders, etc.) do not linger on‑site and are returned in a timely manner
• Ensure employees are appropriately handling and caring for resources and have an effective system for coordinating and monitoring the same
• Timely follow up on conversations you’ve had with GCs with your PM as applicable
• Timely communication of change orders to your PM for processing
• Ensure accurate use of BusyBusy for clocking in and out, with an eye to appropriate reflection of time actually worked
• Identify opportunities for improvement, solve problems in the face of frustration or confusion and empower others to do the same
• Ensure team is equipped to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Carefully review project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Ensure that Daily Log Forms, weekly toolbox talks, and daily site safety check lists are completed
• Provide servant leadership and coaching to all field staff and teammates
• Develop skills and capabilities of team, with a particular focus on lead journeyman and top talent apprentices
• Consistently demonstrate and drive behavior fully in line with Reliable Core Values (Integrity, Servant Leadership, Trust, Passion for Winning, Balance)
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with GCs and their management team as well as other subcontractors
• Move to a “we” versus an “us/them” mindset
• Be proactive in “delighting” our partners so they want to continue to do work with Reliable and with that FM specifically
• Demonstrate the ability to work through complex manpower needs, and work with PM on needs/concerns
• Effectively devise strategies for material storage and dispersion on job sites. This includes a high level of organization so that the team knows where to go for material, enabling productivity
• Maintain a strong partnership with purchasing and warehouse that enables smooth material handling
• Lead safety efforts for the job site and hold the team accountable
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Electrical schooling preferred
• 5+ years of being an electrical foreman preferably in a commercial setting
• 10+ years of being in the electrical trade with a focus on commercial
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other O365 Suite applications
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills to work efficiently with contractors, and other professionals involved in construction projects
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong sense of Servant Leadership
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Complex understanding of electrical industry parts and materials
• Ability to act in a safe manner and follow safety guidelines, including documenting when unsafe conditions exist
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Applicants must be able to pass pre‑employment drug screening and background check