Electrical Foreman- Industrial- Childress, Texas

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Southwest Electrical Contracting Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman for a Childress, Texas project. The role is on-site, full-time, with a heavy schedule (average 78 hours/week) and 12-hour days on a rotating 13-on/1-off cycle.

The foreman will supervise crews, manage installations, enforce safety, and coordinate with project leadership to meet schedule and budget goals. Responsibilities include planning temporary power, tracking labor/materials, maintaining daily logs, and

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid TDLR Electrical Journeyman license.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• 10+ years of related electrical supervision experience on large-scale projects.
• Experience with medium voltage gear installations in commercial settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical crews and manage all installation aspects from ground-up construction.
• Track labor projections, materials costs, and maintain job records and reports.
• Enforce safety regulations and ensure compliance with NEC and project specs.
• Plan Temporary Power layouts and coordinate with BIM personnel on underground layouts.
• Maintain logs (RFI, progress drawings, fixture, gear) and update weekly manpower plans.
• Manage tools, equipment rentals, and material staging; ensure site cleanliness.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety enforcement

Plan & organize

Team supervision

Education

TDLR Electrical Journeyman License

OSHA 30 certified

Tools

BIM software

Contract drawings

As-builts

Job description

Electrical Foreman: Industrial – Childress, Texas

Location: On-Site – Childress, Texas (100% site-based, no remote work)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Project-Based

Schedule: Average 78 hours per week (typically 12-hour days, 13 on / 1 off rotation)

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate + Overtime paid at 1.5× over 40 hours + $145.00 daily per diem (paid 7 days/week while on project)

Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (after eligibility)

Summary

Performs supervisory responsibilities for managing all aspects of electrical installations during construction of a project from the ground up. Plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises electrical crews through all aspects of construction, directing Leadman, Journeyman electricians, and helpers engaged in the project’s new installation, maintenance, electrical repairs, and warranty items.

Job Description

• Participates along with Project Manager and Superintendent in tracking the projects, labor projections and material costs required for a successful project, maintains job records as-builts and submits reports, initiates requisition for supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Enforces safety regulations, rules and working conditions.
• Plan and prepare proper Temporary Power plan.
• Layout contract drawings or work with BIM personnel to have a proper underground, electrical room layout, and all systems installation drawings.
• Update and submit weekly 2- or 4-week manpower plan / review with lead journeyman / review with project manager / review with Superintendent.
• Monitor and update percent completes weekly and review areas with each lead area journeyman.
• Collect and review daily reports / Southwest & General Contractors.
• Review Jobsite cleanliness / have enough Trash Gondolas and Ensure daily clean up from crews.
• Maintain a Clean and organized Connex and Material staging areas.
• Maintain a Clean and organized Office / Office Job Trailer / Tool Connex.
• Review Jobsite Material staging within 50 ft from crew work areas to eliminate employee traveling.
• Review jobsite Tool staging area for more effectiveness.
• Have enough Jobsite radios for communication and avoid cell phone use.
• Ensure all company tools are secured and that all tools are chained and locked at the end of the day.
• Manage how and when tools to be picked up and removed from jobsite to eliminate cost.
• Manager all Rental equipment / maintain an accurate Equipment rental log.
• Maintain a current updated progress drawings / As-builts.
• Maintain a current RFI log.
• Maintain a current Fixture log.
• Maintain a current Gear log.
• Maintain a current Torque and conductor Insulation resistance report.
• Ensure that project is built to requirements and specifications established by construction documents and per current NEC.
• Implement all QA/QC documents.
• Identify individual talent and experience of field crew, place and assign duties for most effective results out of each employee.
• Complete and review with employee performance evaluations every 6 months, review with Superintendent and submit to HR.

• Manage Daily Production sheets (To submit Totals on data entry).
• Manage and Enter time sheets for employees per cost codes.
• Order Materials in a timely manner Never run out.
• Manage Back orders and hold the suppliers accountable.
• Maintain a good record of packing slips.
• Manage Subcontractors accordingly and monitor their progress and completions.
• Assist and participate on all Southwest training classes.

Education and Experience

• TDLR Electrical Journeyman License minimum.
• OSHA 30 certified minimum or willing and able to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
• 10+ years of related experience including being part of large-scale projects.
• Experienced with working on the installation of medium voltage gear and all work associated in commercial buildings.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Industrial electrician: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

• TDLR (Required)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person