Electrical Foreman

Aerotek; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electrical Foreman to lead electrical crews on commercial building projects in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ. You will ensure safe, code-compliant installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, and read blueprints to plan layouts with minimal supervision.

You will coordinate with clients and internal teams, train workers, troubleshoot issues, and oversee smaller jobs from planning to completion, while upholding safety and quality standards on active sites.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead electrical crews on commercial projects.
• Proficient in interpreting blueprints and construction documents.
• Hands-on experience wiring, bending conduit, and system installations.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical crews on commercial projects, ensuring safety and on-time delivery.
• Plan layouts and install wiring, equipment, and fixtures in commercial buildings.
• Read blueprints to determine wiring locations and code compliance.
• Connect wires to panels, transformers, and breakers in commercial environments.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and fixtures as needed.
• Direct and train workers, troubleshoot issues, and manage small jobs with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams via email, phone, and in person.

Skills

Crew leadership

Blueprint reading

Conduit bending

Electrical installation

Wiring diagnostics

Client communication

Site coordination

Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Foreman

Job Description

This role leads electrical crews on commercial building projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and code-compliant installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. The Electrical Foreman plans and oversees electrical layouts, reads and interprets blueprints, and coordinates with both clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and run electrical crews on commercial building projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to specification.
• Plan the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in commercial buildings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine the location of wiring, equipment, and devices, ensuring conformance with building and safety codes.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, panels, and other electrical components in commercial environments.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures as needed.
• Bend and install conduit and other raceways for electrical wiring in commercial projects.
• Direct, train, and support workers in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring and equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and components to diagnose issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Repair or replace wiring, equipment, and fixtures to maintain system integrity and safety.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand project requirements, provide updates, and address concerns.
• Coordinate with internal teams via email, phone, and in-person communication to ensure smooth project execution.
• Run smaller jobs with minimal supervision, taking ownership of planning, coordination, and completion.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to lead and run electrical crews on commercial building projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and construction documents for commercial buildings.
• Hands-on experience bending conduit and installing raceways for electrical wiring.
• Experience connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers, panels, and other electrical components.
• Proficiency in planning electrical layouts and installations for commercial buildings.
• Ability to direct and train workers in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring and equipment.
• Experience working on commercial building electrical projects.
• Ability to prepare and follow sketches or blueprints to ensure compliance with building and safety codes.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills, including diagnosing and resolving wiring and equipment issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients and internal teams.
• Ability to run smaller jobs with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience repairing or replacing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in commercial environments.
• Comfort using email, phone, and other communication tools to coordinate work and provide updates.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when communicating with clients and project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities on active job sites.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values craftsmanship, safety, and professionalism, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality work on commercial projects. The environment supports autonomy and trust, allowing experienced professionals to run smaller jobs with minimal supervision while still having access to a collaborative internal team. You will have opportunities to lead crews, mentor others, and develop your leadership and technical skills in a setting that encourages clear communication and accountability.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily on commercial building job sites, focusing on the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. Work involves reading blueprints, planning layouts, bending conduit, and installing wiring, circuit breakers, transformers, and related components. The role requires regular use of standard electrical tools and equipment and adherence to building and safety codes. You will frequently communicate with clients and internal teams by phone and email while coordinating field activities. The work environment is hands‑on and field‑based, with an expectation of professional appearance and conduct appropriate for active construction and commercial project sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Parsippany-Troy Hills,NJ.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.