Electrical Foreman - Cincinnati

Amteck, LLC; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Amteck, LLC is looking for a highly skilled traveling Electrical Foreman to oversee electric work and mentor a team of electricians in Lexington, Kentucky. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a thorough understanding of electrical systems.

With a focus on quality and safety, you'll be involved in installing and repairing electrical systems while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in electrical construction.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team of electricians.
• Competence in reading blueprints and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor helpers and apprentices on the job site.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Measure, cut, bend, and install electrical conduit.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint interpretation

Electrical systems installation

Problem-solving

Tools

BlueBeam

Navisworks

Job description

Amteck is seeking a highly skilled and motivated traveling Electrical Foreman.

The Foreman Electrician works under the guidance of a senior level Foreman or Superintendent and will oversee the direct work of a crew of Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman electricians. Foreman electricians routinely perform installation, alteration and/or repair of electrical systems, conductors and associated materials and equipment simultaneously while leading, training, mentoring, and evaluating their crew.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Journeyman, Helpers and Apprentices on the job site.
• Work alongside the crew to ensure the highest quality of work.
• Assist in developing an effective manpower schedule for the team.
• Develop material lists from layouts, area prints and job site demands, and communicate them to supervision.
• Help achieve production and budget goals by understanding tasks and communicating effectively.
• Ensure all work performed by the crew complies with local regulations and NEC guidelines.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit using appropriate tools.
• Install and terminate electrical devices, fixtures, panel boards, and branch/circuit/feeder conductors.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of circuitry and troubleshoot lighting and general power circuits.
• Read and understand project specifications, blueprints and schematics.
• Lay out small areas of work from electrical drawings and determine proper sizing of wires, conduit and junction boxes, including underground layouts.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience performing electrical construction in commercial and/or industrial environments.
• Ability to lead, mentor and coach teams of approximately five Helpers, Apprentices and Journeyman electricians, with a desire to grow in leadership.
• Thorough understanding of a small, assigned scope of work and ability to recognize work outside that scope.
• Basic skills in communicating with other trades and negotiating work assignments with trade supervisors.
• Aptitude for reading and understanding blueprints and contract documents of other trades on site.
• Understanding of customer relationships and the concept of customer satisfaction.
• Intermediate ability to develop, read and follow construction schedules for assigned scope of work.
• Competence in using BlueBeam, Navisworks and related programs to read project plans for the assigned scope.
• Participation in leadership training when available.
• Above-average leadership, communication and decision‑making skills with a desire to grow further.
• Equipped with all tools required by company policy and able to use them to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to adhere to the Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision making.
• Availability to work project schedules, including weekends and overtime.
• Interest and aptitude for learning job‑related material through oral instruction and observation in an on‑the‑job setting.
• Team‑player mentality: listens, understands directions, works cooperatively, and maintains safety for self and others.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, basic mathematical ability and ability to read construction documents used daily.
• Willingness to participate in field training in various formats (OJT, classroom, virtual).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid time off.