Electrical Foreman

Interstates; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Bonus Incentives

Per Diem/Travel Pay

Company Vehicle or Allowance

Job summary

Interstates seeks an experienced Field Leader to manage on-site electrical projects with a field team of 3–15 personnel. Travel to assigned worksites across the United States is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and client coordination.

The ideal candidate has on-site industrial electrical project experience and a state-issued journeyman electrician license. Willingness to work on tools and mentor crews is expected.

Qualifications

• On-site industrial electrical projects experience required.
• Must have state journeyman electrician license.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: consistently leads and motivates the team to contribute toward project success.
• Project execution: manage cost, schedule and productivity to ensure successful execution.
• Safety: uphold safety standards and participate in the safety program.
• Communication: build productive relationships with onsite client reps and allied trades.
• Coaching/mentoring: develop others to reach their potential.
• Planning and layout: understand the project plan and work the plan for success.
• Knowledge: strong electrical and construction knowledge.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job description

Meet the team that brings our projects to life. From logistics to electrical work, everyone in the field plays a critical role in building, powering, and delivering success on a jobsite. Our logistics professionals keep construction moving by ensuring a steady flow of inventory. They bring attention to detail and strong organizational skills as they procure tools and materials for our electricians. Apprentice electricians are the powerhouses behind our most dynamic projects, while summer interns and new graduates kick off their careers as industrial electrical professionals. These team members work closely with our journeyman electricians—seasoned experts who lead and mentor crews while completing complex projects. Our journeyman electricians partner with field foremen and site superintendents, who coordinate work, manage risks, and keep projects on track through planning, motivation, and communication. Our I&E, service, and maintenance teams ensure project performance by installing, testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating equipment. Across roles, we all champion safety—empowering employees to lead as safety shareholders, uphold zero‑injury expectations, and care for our crews, company, and families.

Field Leader Responsibilities

Employee will use his/her experience in the field to lead a team of 3-15 people, must be OK to work in the field "on tools" when needed. Employee will be on-site working closely with crew, managing projects, communicating needs and upholding safety standards, maintaining budgets and building relationships with clients.

• Leadership - Consistently leads and motivates with positive influence that enables the team to contribute towards the effectiveness of achieving goals and project success
• Project Execution - Cost, schedule and productivity, ensures all resources are being effectively utilized to execute the project successfully
• Safety - Has overall responsibility and dedication to keep the project and crews safe by setting the safety tone through active participation and involvement in the Interstates behavior based safety program
• Communication - Builds productive relationships with onsite client representatives and allied trades on the project
• Coaching/Mentoring - Views coaching and mentoring as an essential part of their job. Continually strives to develop others so that they may achieve their full potential as an essential part of the team
• Planning and Layout - Overall responsibility for understanding the project plan and working the plan for project success
• Knowledge - Has an overall electrical and construction knowledge
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Desire and experience being on-site industrial electrical projects
• Must have some experience leading a crew
• Desire to be part of building a team and a culture
• Must have a state-issued journeyman electrician's license (or equivalent-masters)

Location/Travel

This position will require 100% travel to assigned worksites across the United States. Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Per diem and mileage stipends applicable per company policy.

This position will require travel in/around Aberdeen, SD - up to/within a 200-mile radius. Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Per diem and mileage stipends applicable per company policy.

This position will require travel in/around Brainerd, MN - up to/within a 200-mile radius. Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Per diem and mileage stipends applicable per company policy.

This position will require travel in/around Des Moines, IA - up to/within a 200-mile radius. Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Per diem and mileage stipends applicable per company policy.

This position will require travel in/around Morris, MN - up to/within a 200-mile radius. Applicants must be permanently located in/around the office location or be willing to permanently relocate. Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Per diem and mileage stipends applicable per company policy.

Work Schedule

Start times, break times and work hours vary per site and stage of our projects. Our employees work more than 40 hours per week but no more than 60, as part of our commitment to safety. Due to the type of construction, weekend work may be required on occasion.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to high/precarious places, risk of electrical shock, and all outside weather conditions. This role is expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must adhere to the rules of the construction while on the construction site. Hard hat, safety glasses provided by Interstates.

Benefits of Working at Interstates

• 401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
• Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
• Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
• Per Diem/Travel Pay or FAVR Program Benefits (as applicable)
• Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
• Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
• Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
• Company Issued Cordless Milwaukee Tool Kit
• Continuing Education & Journeyman Licensing Renewal Assistance
• Double Pay for Sunday Work, Triple Pay if working an occasional holiday
• $7,000 Sign On Bonus
• Up to $5,000 Relocation Assistance
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance

Compensation

$41.00 to 50.00 per hour (DOE)