Electrical Foreman

Turner Construction Company; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to oversee electrical installations at construction sites. The role requires strong leadership skills, knowledge of electrical codes, and the ability to manage teams effectively. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in the electrical trade, including supervisory experience, and must be OSHA certified. This position involves hands-on work and collaboration with project teams to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience required.
• Must have 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and complete electrical scope of work.
• Lead and coordinate work of electricians and subcontractors.
• Inspect electrical systems and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Communication

Planning

Problem Solving

Education

OSHA 30-hour Certification

Job description

Division:	SB xPL Offsite
Project Location(s):	Decatur, AL 35601 USA
Minimum Years Experience:	7
Travel Involved:	20-30%
Job Type:	Regular
Job Classification:	Trade
Education:	No Degree/Diploma
Job Family:	Trade
Compensation:	Non-Union Trade

Position Description:Plan, organize, supervise, and complete electrical scope of work per construction project or plant requirements. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of Turner Trade electrician employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety requirements.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Function as working foreman while leading and supervising electricians to complete electrical work.
• Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate highest standards of care of each other using Turner’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Review and understand construction documents and develop and coordinate electrical plan ahead of performing work.
• Oversee and make decisions related to performance of work and review jobsite needs with project staff for logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
• Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications and lead team to complete installation.
• Leverage knowledge of electricity to fully assemble, install, test, and/or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools per scope of work.
• Perform construction layout using surveying practices and equipment to establish elevations and layout from control points.
• Complete Pre-Plan & Checklist for electrical installation and monitor how weather conditions (e.g., wind, heat, or cold) affect work activities. Lead, manage and delegate electrical work activities and responsibilities to electricians.
• Install conduit, cable tray, and electrical supports and devices required for functional equipment and distribution in plant atmosphere.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes prior to, during, and after completion of work activities.
• Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
• Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Develop work schedules and crew assignments for electrical installation and delegate assignments to crew.
• Oversee work among assigned trade teams to promote coordinated project operations.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
• Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation with approved contract documents.
• Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience required and minimum of 1 year of foreman, team lead, or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification
• Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams
• Advanced knowledge of electrical drawings and single lines
• Advanced knowledge of single line drawings and distribution layout drawings
• Advanced knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) book
• Strong planning and analysis skills
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
• Basic computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad)
• Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations
• Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback
• Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
• Valid state and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as applicable to operate equipment and/or travel as needed using personal or company vehicles

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights under 25 lbs., reaching above and below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, bending at waist (forward & sideways, balancing, hand/wrist flexion extension, and noise/dust/chemical exposures. Frequently: Repetitive motion, confined space hazards, and working on heights. Occasionally: Sitting, lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs., pushing/pulling, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and crawling.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.