Electrical General Foreman

LeoForce; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an experienced Electrical General Foreman for a $50 million Bay Area development. You will lead 40–60 electricians from rough-in to commissioning, aligning with project management and other trades to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role emphasizes NEC/Cal-OSHA compliance, safety leadership, and BIM-enabled installation strategies. Higher-education or student-housing project experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervising large commercial or institutional electrical projects ($20M+)
• Proven success managing 30+ craftworkers as a General Foreman
• Expert knowledge of NEC and quality control standards
• Strong blueprint/BIM literacy and effective problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in fast-paced environments
• Experience on higher-education or student-housing projects preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct, schedule, and motivate field crews; forecast manpower and material needs
• Coordinate daily with general contractor, campus officials, and other trades to resolve issues
• Enforce zero-incident safety culture and strict NEC/Cal-OSHA compliance
• Oversee QA/QC, review drawings, and implement BIM-driven installation strategies
• Track production, approve timecards, and report progress to project leadership
• Mentor foremen and apprentices, fostering continuous skill development

Skills

NEC knowledge

Quality control

Blueprint literacy

BIM literacy

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Electrical General Foreman

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking a seasoned General Foreman to lead all electrical field operations on a $50 million higher education development. Overseeing 40-60 electricians, you will drive schedules, quality, and safety from rough-in through final commissioning while partnering closely with project management and other trades on this high-visibility Bay Area project.

Responsibilities

• Direct, schedule, and motivate field crews; forecast manpower and material needs
• Coordinate daily with general contractor, campus officials, and other trades to resolve issues
• Enforce zero-incident safety culture and strict NEC/Cal-OSHA compliance
• Oversee QA/QC, review drawings, and implement BIM-driven installation strategies
• Track production, approve timecards, and report progress to project leadership
• Mentor foremen and apprentices, fostering continuous skill development

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervising large commercial or institutional electrical projects ($20M+)
• Proven success managing 30+ craftworkers as a General Foreman
• Expert knowledge of NEC and quality control standards
• Strong blueprint/BIM literacy and effective problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and coordination skills in fast-paced environments
• Experience on higher-education or student-housing projects preferred

A bit about us

Over 75 years, we’ve grown from a single-office startup into a statewide electrical contracting powerhouse with ten California branches and more than 700 employees. Our award-winning safety record and long-standing client partnerships let us tackle complex healthcare, aviation, education, and renewable-energy projects worth up to nine figures. Thanks to a debt-free balance sheet, robust profit-sharing, and a strong promote-from-within culture, you’ll help build iconic projects while forging a lasting career.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay ($140-$175k depending on experience)
• Bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off/ Holidays
• 401(k) with company match

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