Electrical Foreman - Large Job

Kids for the Future; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Paternity/maternity leave

Paid vacation and sick leave

Lunch on job sites

Job summary

Kidwell seeks an Electrical Foreman in the Lincoln area to lead on commercial and multi‑unit residential projects. You will oversee on-site teams, plan tasks, and ensure safe, high‑quality installations.

Applicants should have a State of Nebraska Journeyman license and a track record of running large jobs, with strong organizational and communication skills and a drive to develop staff.

Qualifications

• Journeyman license required in Nebraska.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Passion for growing a skilled on-site crew.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and delegate tasks to apprentices and journeyman on the jobsite.
• Train and develop staff on jobs to create competent and capable teams.
• Coordinate with Project Management on change orders, purchasing, RFIs, and other tasks.
• Predict staffing needs with Field Personnel Director.
• Work from drawings and blueprints to optimize materials and labor.
• Manage changes to keep projects on budget and schedule.
• Prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Collaborate with general contractors and other trades on site.

Skills

Journeyman license

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

• Location 3333 Folkways Cir,Lincoln, NE, 68504,United States
• Job Category Electrical Job, Construction
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

It's not all circuit breakers & fuses. You understand how someone's mind is wired as well. And that's a good thing, because this job requires leadership. You can handle it because you have experience leading a job site to completion already. Sound like you? We'd love to chat. Kidwell is seeking an Electrical Foreman in the Lincoln area. Previous experience running large sized commercial or multi-unit residential jobs is preferred.

Applicants must also possess excellent organizational and communication skills, with a passion to lead a team and job effectively. This position comes with extreme growth potential as we continue to expand in the Lincoln market. Almost all of our leadership team (PM's, Estimators, Directors, etc.) started out in the field, and we continue to have new leadership opportunities created regularly.

CurrentState of Nebraska Journeyman license is required. All organizations deserve a first-rate experience when partnering with Kidwell, and the Foreman Electricianswill directly represent Kidwell on job sites and in front of customers.

What You'll Do:

• Strategically plan anddelegate tasks to apprentices and journeyman on the jobsite
• Train and develop staff on jobs to create competent and capable teams
• Partner with Kidwell Project Management team to coordinate change orders, purchasing, RFI's, and other tasks to help support a successful job
• Coordinate with the Field Personnel Director to predict future staffing needs
• Workfrom drawings and blueprintssupplied to make efficient use of materials and labor, in order to provide a high-quality installation and services
• Manageand coordinatechanges to job scope, always aiming to keep jobs within the estimated budget and timeline
• Effectivelyprioritizetasksto ensure timelycompletion of projects and jobs
• Work effectivelywith the general contractor and other contractors on site to maintain project timelines
• Installand repairelectrical systems and equipment within the scope of the job
• Create and maintain a safe work environment, meeting or exceeding OSHA regulations

Do You Have What It Takes?

• Previous experience managing medium to large job sites and a Journeyman's license are required
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and organizational skills are required
• Must be passionate about developing an outstanding team and creating an environment that allows for growth opportunities
• Minimum of 6 years of field experience is preferred
• Applicants looking to grow and advance their career in the electrical trade will be strong candidates
• All candidates must be able to pass a physical exam and drug screening, and must maintain a valid Driver's license

Kidwell Core Values

At Kidwell, ourcore valuesmake us who we are and show in everything we do; Led bypassion, we believe our everyday jobs contribute to something bigger than ourselves. We pride ourselves in ourcreativity, but also in theeffectivesolutions we create that bring value to our customers. Our employeesact like owners, who take initiatives to lead and are treated like family. We arerelentlessand see work ethic and accountability as the baseline in the pursuit of excellence.

Kidwell offers competitive benefits including health insurance, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paternity/maternity leave, and paid vacation and sick leave- Along with several employee perks including lunch delivered to job sites frequently, company sponsored social events, wellness program, training, and tuition reimbursement.