Electrical General Foreman

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. in Hickory, NC seeks a Field Supervisor to lead electrical project teams on commercial and industrial sites, ensuring safe installations, adherence to schedules, and budgets.

You will coordinate field crews, review plans, and maintain strong client relationships throughout project lifecycles. Ideal candidates have an electrical apprenticeship, 4+ years of field supervision, and excellent interpersonal/communication skills with solid computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program.
• 4+ years of field supervision/management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proficient with basic computer software.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to manage teams of electricians and consistently complete projects on time and within budget.
• Lead and manage crews, including apprentices and journeypersons, aligning tasks with project objectives.
• Lay out work and coordinate scheduling of materials, tools, and equipment to meet scope and schedule.
• Ensure quality and client satisfaction by reviewing plans, resolving issues, and overseeing project close-outs.
• Maintain licensing and training requirements and report to Field Supervisor/Project Manager.
• Engage with owners, architects, engineers, trade contractors, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.