Electrical General Foreman

Gaylor Electric; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric field operations in Hickory, NC seeks a Field Supervisor to lead commercial and industrial electrical projects. You will oversee safe installations, alterations, additions, and repairs, directing a 20+ person crew and coordinating material scheduling to meet scope, budget, and schedule.

Responsibilities include coordinating with owners and engineers, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and maintaining licensing/training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program.
• 4+ years of field supervision/management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews, typically 20+ electricians.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and safely.
• Lay out work and coordinate scheduling of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain quality and client satisfaction by reviewing plans and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Mentor crew members and conduct annual performance evaluations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Tech proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical apprenticeship completion

Job description

Scope of Work:

The Field Supervisor is accountable for providing leadership, management, and supervision for electrical projects within the commercial and industrial sectors. This role involves overseeing safe installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the ability to manage teams of electricians. Consistently complete projects on time, within budget, and in a safe manner. Supervise and direct field personnel, typically overseeing a team of 20+ employees. Helps establish performance goals and motivate crews to consistently meet or exceed goals.
• Lead and manage crews comprising apprentices, journeypersons, crew leaders, and lead persons. Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Lay out project work and coordinate timely scheduling of materials, tools, and equipment to meet project scope, budget, and schedule. Supervise on-site construction projects, trade contractors, and field personnel to ensure projects are completed within established parameters.
• Quality Assurance and Client Satisfaction. Review project documents, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance. Resolve construction difficulties, coordinate field installations, and oversee project close-outs. Foster and maintain positive relationships with customers/clients, ensuring satisfaction with project outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, project costs, time constraints, and quality standards.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for assigned personnel as directed.
• Report to the Field Supervisor, General Superintendent, or Project Manager. Interact with other field personnel and support staff, including Estimating, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and other corporate services.
• Engage with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders involved in project-related activities.
• Maintain required licensing and training requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.
• Experience: Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program. Four or more years of field supervision/management experience and meets position requirements.
• SPECIALIZED SKILLS: High level interpersonal relationship skills, proficiency in communication skills, organization skills, and must be technology/computer proficient.

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.