Electrical Foreman - Lead & Mentor Electricians on Projects

Comfort Systems USA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA is seeking a Foreman Electrician to supervise a crew of Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman electricians on commercial/industrial projects. You will lead, train, and evaluate performance while overseeing installation, alteration and repair of electrical systems and equipment.

You will read blueprints and specs, develop material lists, manage schedules, and drive safety and quality on site. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of electrical construction experience in commercial/industrial environments.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities with the capability to lead, mentor, and coach teams of five Helpers, Apprentices and Journeyman Electricians.
• Thorough understanding of a small, assigned scope of work and ability to read project specifications, blueprints, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Journeyman, Helpers and Apprentices on the job site.
• Work alongside the crew and ensure quality of work to the highest standards.
• Assist in developing an effective manpower schedule for the team.
• Develop material lists from layouts, area prints, and job site demands and communicate lists to supervision.
• Help achieve production and budget goals by understanding what needs to be done and communicating that effectively to the team.
• Ensure all work by crew complies with local and NEC guidelines.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit; install and terminate devices, fixtures, panels, and feeders.
• Read and understand project specifications, blueprints, and schematics; lay out work from drawings including underground layout.
• Determine wire, conduit, and junction box sizing; perform basic troubleshooting of lighting and general power circuits.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Team mentoring

Tools

BlueBeam

Navisworks

Job description

Comfort Systems USA is seeking a Foreman Electrician to supervise a crew of Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman electricians on commercial/industrial projects. You will lead, train, and evaluate performance while overseeing installation, alteration and repair of electrical systems and equipment.

You will read blueprints and specs, develop material lists, manage schedules, and drive safety and quality on site. Strong leadership and communication are essential.