Electrical Foreman

IES Residential; Frankford (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

IES Residential is seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead field operations, supervise crews, and ensure safe, on-time electrical project completion in Delaware.

You will review plans, coordinate installation and maintenance, mentor journeymen and apprentices, maintain documentation, and uphold company safety standards and customer expectations. A minimum of 4–6 years of electrical leadership is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 4–6 years of electrical foreman/leadership experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and electrical plans.
• Electrical safety standards knowledge and adherence to codes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electrical crews and daily field activities to support project schedules, productivity, and quality standards.
• Oversee electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.
• Review project plans, blueprints, specifications, schematics, and work orders and communicate requirements to field personnel.
• Ensure electrical work is completed in compliance with company policies, safety standards, applicable electrical codes, and project requirements.
• Monitor jobsite progress, workmanship, materials, equipment, and site conditions and address issues that may impact safety, quality, or project completion.
• Coordinate with project leadership, employees, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments regarding project activities, material needs, schedules, and operational concerns.
• Provide direction, training, and support to electricians, technicians, apprentices, and other field personnel as needed.
• Identify and assist with resolving electrical, operational, and jobsite issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, work orders, and project documentation related to field activities and project progress.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive jobsite while maintaining professional communication with customers, coworkers, and business partners.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics reading

Electrical systems knowledge

Leadership & supervision

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Electrical certifications/licenses preferred

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Position Overview

The Electrical Foreman is responsible for overseeing electrical field operations, coordinating crews, and supporting the safe, accurate, and timely completion of electrical projects. This role provides field leadership while ensuring electrical installations, maintenance, and related work meet project requirements, company standards, applicable electrical codes, and customer expectations.

General Job Description

Position Overview

The Electrical Foreman is responsible for overseeing electrical field operations, coordinating crews, and supporting the safe, accurate, and timely completion of electrical projects. This role provides field leadership while ensuring electrical installations, maintenance, and related work meet project requirements, company standards, applicable electrical codes, and customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate electrical crews and daily field activities to support project schedules, productivity, and quality standards.
• Oversee electrical installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.
• Review project plans, blueprints, specifications, schematics, and work orders and communicate requirements to field personnel.
• Ensure electrical work is completed in compliance with company policies, safety standards, applicable electrical codes, and project requirements.
• Monitor jobsite progress, workmanship, materials, equipment, and site conditions and address issues that may impact safety, quality, or project completion.
• Coordinate with project leadership, employees, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments regarding project activities, material needs, schedules, and operational concerns.
• Provide direction, training, and support to electricians, technicians, apprentices, and other field personnel as needed.
• Identify and assist with resolving electrical, operational, and jobsite issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, work orders, and project documentation related to field activities and project progress.
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive jobsite while maintaining professional communication with customers, coworkers, and business partners.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Min

USD $23.00/Hr.

Max

USD $25.00/Hr.

Minimum Education

None

Minimum Years Of Experience

4-6

Specific Qualifications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, equipment, installation practices, troubleshooting techniques, and construction methods.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety practices, applicable electrical codes, and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, project plans, specifications, and electrical documentation.
• Ability to effectively lead, coordinate, train, and provide direction to electrical field personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in the field.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, project requirements, and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and customer expectations.
• Proficiency in using electrical tools, testing equipment, mobile devices, and applicable systems or software.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with project leadership, field personnel, customers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle record checks.
• English speaking, reading, and writing preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.
• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive, respectful demeanor with customers, coworkers, and business partners.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous electrical installation, construction, maintenance, or troubleshooting experience required.
• Previous experience leading or supervising electrical crews or field operations preferred.
• Experience within construction, field operations, or service environments preferred.
• Relevant electrical certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.
• Equivalent combination of education, electrical experience, and field leadership experience may be considered.

Physical Requirements