Electrical General Foreman

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Electrical General Foreman to lead all electrical field operations on a $50 million higher education development in the Bay Area. You will oversee 40–60 electricians, drive schedules, quality, and safety from rough-in through commissioning, partnering with project management and trades.

The role requires 5+ years supervising large projects, strong NEC knowledge, BIM/blueprint literacy, and leadership with excellent communication skills.

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

BIM literacy

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Electrical General Foreman

$140000 - $175000 per year | Berkeley, CA | On-site | Permanent

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

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.