Electrical General Foreman

Rosendin; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Overtime opportunities

Contractor provided tools

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Rosendin is seeking a General Foreman to oversee electrical construction field production, manage labor, materials and schedules, and provide technical leadership to ensure work meets Rosendin standards and project specs.

The role requires extensive experience in electrical construction, strong reading of plans and NFPA codes, and proven leadership of foremen. On-site responsibilities include safety, cost control, and coordination with project teams across commercial or industrial projects.

Qualifications

• State Issued Electrical license optional by state requirement.
• 5 years of Electrical Experience.
• 3–5 years of experience as Electrical Foreman/General Foreman or similar role in electrical construction.
• Advanced abilities in reading and interpreting electrical plans with NFPA knowledge.
• Proven track record of project leadership with sub-foremen.
• Ability to manage various electrical construction projects including new construction and tenant improvements.
• Solid understanding of electrical codes and installation methods.
• Experience with power systems installation including lighting, fire protection, security, and data networks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field production activities; assist Foreman with planning, materials and manpower.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents to set and track project goals.
• Review labor needs and monitor hours, ratios and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with codes, specifications, and installation methods.
• Prepare and maintain installation documentation and as‑builts.
• Provide leadership to Foremen and coordinate with project personnel.
• Track material costs, storage, and orders to minimize waste and overruns.
• Allocate tasks to crew members to meet productivity targets.
• Identify and address potential project issues proactively.
• Ensure safety equipment, tools, and onsite materials are available.

Skills

Electrical foreman experience

NEC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Project leadership

Labor scheduling

Cost management

NFPA codes

Single-line diagrams

Education

State Electrical license

Job description

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high‑profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best.

Your Next Opportunity

The General Foreman is responsible for Rosendin; managing the labor, materials and production for electrical construction projects. Provide technical expertise in installing and troubleshooting electrical wiring and equipment. Work cooperatively with the general contractor and/or customer in managing the project, project schedule and employees. Monitor installations and ensure work is performed according Rosendin standards and project specifications.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for supervision of all field production activities; provide assistance to the Foreman in planning the job, ordering materials and manpower.
• Work with appropriate Project Managers and Superintendents to establish project goals at the beginning of the project and monitor success in reaching those objectives on an ongoing basis.
• Review and monitor labor efficiencies, hours and ratios. Project the labor needs for the duration of the project.
• Monitor codes and specifications, installation methods.
• Prepare, review, distribute and/or maintain all required installation documentation.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Foremen.
• Work with the appropriate Project Managers and Superintendents to track and monitor material costs, storage, consumed and ordered to identify potential problems while minimizing cost and overruns to Rosendin.
• Achieve Rosendin productivity objectives by effectively managing and assigning tasks to crew members, while maintaining an accurate labor tracking log and communicating with other key project personnel.
• Utilize a proactive approach to anticipate and resolve potential issues.
• Ensure the proper safety equipment, materials and tools are onsite to perform required work.
• Maintain complete and accurate “as-builts” as per Rosendin procedures and project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including project owners, architects, general contractors, management, crew members, etc.
• Adhere to project contract document changes and Rosendin change order notice-to-proceed policies.
• Adhere to all Rosendin, state and federal safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure all work performed meets with NEC, federal, state, county, local codes and contract documents.

What You Bring To Us

• State Issued Electrical license, where applicable by state requirement.
• 5 years of Electrical Experience.
• A minimum of three to five years of experience working as an Electrical Foreman/General Foreman or in a similar role in electrical construction, design and cost management for commercial or industrial projects.
• Advanced abilities in reading and interpreting electrical plans and specifications with in-depth knowledge of the NFPA codes.
• Demonstrated track record of successful project leadership with experience managing sub‑Foremen.
• Capable of managing any type of private or public sector electrical construction project including new construction, tenant improvements, etc.
• Solid understanding of the electrical codes and installation methods.
• Well‑versed in the installation of power systems: lighting, fire protection, security and data networks.
• Knowledgeable regarding the build, installation and maintenance of control panels.
• Comfortable utilizing Electrical Single Line blueprints.
• Experience in verifying the compliance and functionality of installations.
• Knowledgeable in the identification and repair of faults in electrical apparatus and circuits.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively order and track materials, perform cost projections and develop “as-builts”.
• Strong knowledge and experience related to scheduling, material lead times, product knowledge and installation durations.

Benefits

• Robust healthcare and retirement benefit package.
• Opportunity for every skill level.
• Contractor provided power tools.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Well rounded training for next levels.
• Industry leading project opportunities.
• Travel opportunities are available.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Physical Demands

• Perform ladder climbing, wire pulling, and conduit installation.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Maintain a standing position for long periods of time while performing repetitive actions such as grasping or manipulating wires.
• Lift 50 lbs. from the ground and pull 50 lbs. of force.
• Must have use of feet, legs, hands, and arms to climb and/or balance on scaffolding or ladders.
• Must have use of arms, hands, and fingers to reach, handle, and feel cable, wires, tools, and other equipment.
• Must be able to work off of ladders, man lifts, or reach booms without fear of heights.
• Must be able to see and hear, or have corrected vision, both close and distant, and hearing.
• Must be able to distinguish color‑coded wires.
• Must be able to adjust vision focus and use peripheral vision and depth perception.

Working Environment

• A variety of weather conditions including cold, snow, rain, heat, etc.
• High noise levels.
• Work is sometimes noisy, cramped, and dirty.
• Hazards include risk of electrical shock and other work‑site accidents.
• 40‑hour workweek is normal, however, if offered, working overtime may be included; electricians may work nights or weekends.
• Overtime opportunities.

Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long‑term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career.