Electrical Foreman

CANYON STATE ELECTRIC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 114,616,320 - 134,674,176; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

401k with company match

Vacation / PTO

Paid holidays

Mentorship program

Tools and training

Job summary

Canyon State Electric in Salt Lake City is seeking a full-time Foreman 1-2 to coordinate operations and oversee electricians on construction sites. You will be the reference for workers and supervisors, ensuring quality and safety while managing a crew and project budget.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of commercial/industrial foreman electrical experience, strong leadership, plan-reading skills, NFPA 70 knowledge, and the ability to guide a 20+ person crew.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial/industrial foreman electrical experience.
• Experience in data center and high-rise projects preferred.
• Experience leading crews of 20+ employees.
• Advanced abilities at reading plans, submittals, and specifications.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70 and electrical codes and installation methods.
• Ability to order and track materials and develop as‑builts.
• Clean background and driving record.
• Ability to run projects $1M and larger.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field production activities to ensure top quality workmanship and teamwork.
• Ensure work aligns with company standards and project specs, including labor/material planning.
• Create material Buy-Out prior to job start.
• Plan work and labor requirements for the project for at least 3 weeks.
• Complete As-Built Drawings and order material weekly.
• File daily reports and report incidents.
• Manage Close-Out processes and site budget control.
• Communicate with Project Management and customer/GC.
• Draft RFIs and submit to PM team.
• Enforce safety and HR policies and discipline as needed.
• Enter and approve timecards for assigned crew.

Skills

Leadership

Reading plans

Electrical knowledge

Safety mindset

Communication

Team supervision

Cost tracking

Tools

Construction software

Job description

WHY CANYON STATE ELECTRIC?

Join our award-winning construction team at Canyon State Electric! As a leading electrical contractor and single-source construction partner, we're committed to putting our people first. We offer competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, ongoing training, and a supportive team culture that helps you build the skills and career you want. Discover why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work since 2018 and start building your future with us.

• Top Workplaces, 2024-2025
• Most Admired Companies, 2022-2025
• Best Place to Work, 2018-2026
• Best Workplace Culture, 2019-2025
• Fastest Growing Companies, 2025
• Inc. 5000, 2021, 2025
• Inc. Best in Business, 2022

THE POSITION:

We're looking for a full-time Foreman 1-2 to coordinate operations and oversee electricians at construction sites. As the point of reference for both workers and supervisors, the Foreman 1 will be a key person for the completion of a project. Our ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical construction with exceptional leadership skills and the ability to make quick decisions. This person will be well organized and must have a safety first mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise field production activities to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, teamwork, pride and development of the team.
• Ensure work is performed according to company standards and project specifications, including planning and managing labor, materials, and production on electrical construction projects.
• Create a material Buy-Out prior to the job beginning.
• Plan work and labor requirements for the project for a minimum of 3 weeks.
• Complete As-Built Drawings and orders material once a week.
• File daily reports and report all incidents.
• Manage all project Close-Out processes as well as budget control (manage the cost on the site).
• Communicate efficiently with the Project Management team as well as the customer/GC.
• Draft RFIs and submit them to the PM team.
• Enforce all HR/Company policies, safety policies, and perform discipline action with crew as needed.
• Enter and approve timecards for assigned crew.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of commercial/industrial foreman electrical experience.
• Experience working in data center and high-rise projects preferred.
• Experience leading crews of 20+ employees.
• Advanced abilities at reading plans, submittals, and specifications.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70 and solid understanding of current electrical codes and installation methods.
• Well-versed in the installation of power systems—lighting, fire protection and security and data networks.
• Ability to order and track materials, perform job cost projections, and develop as‑builts.
• Proficient at all construction software as required.
• Clean background and driving record.
• Ability to run projects $1M and larger.
• Must be able to reach overhead, lift 75 pounds, and push and pull materials.
• Must be able to work in a variety of positions, e.g., stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, etc.
• Work is regularly performed in outdoor weather conditions where temperatures can exceed one hundred degrees.

Pay Range: $40-47 Per Hour

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Industry-leading pay and discretionary incentive plan.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Generous benefits - including one health insurance plan at $0 cost to the employee only.
• 401k with 6% company match, 100% vested at 6 months.
• Vacation / PTO starting at 3 weeks per year.
• Paid holidays - beginning immediately.
• Fun, employee-oriented culture.
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Stable, long-term career - not just another job.
• Tools you need to succeed - technology, training, support.
• In-House Mentorship Program.

OUR CORE VALUES

Community, Dependability, Innovation, Positivity, Quality, and Safety.

BRING YOUR FRIENDS

Earn up to $1,500 bonus for every person you bring to work for CSE. There is no limit to the amount you can earn!

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

This is a safety sensitive position.

You can visit our website and learn more about what we do! https://canyonstateelectric.com/

Pre-Employment Screening

All employment at our company is contingent upon successfully completing the required pre‑employment screening process. All roles require a drug screening, and depending on the position, additional checks may be necessary. These can include a background check, credit check, and/or a physical examination, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Canyon State Electric provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.