Electrical General Foreman

Canyon State Electric; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

Canyon State Electric in Arizona is seeking a full-time General Foreman to coordinate operations and supervise electricians at construction sites. This role serves as the reference point for workers and supervisors and requires strong leadership, organization, and a safety-first mindset.

The ideal candidate has substantial electrical construction experience, ability to make quick decisions, and a track record of delivering high-quality, on-time project outcomes while enforcing company standards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial/industrial foreman electrical experience.
• Experience leading crews of 20+ employees.
• NFPA 70 knowledge and current electrical codes.
• Ability to plan, order materials, and manage job costs.
• Experience with data centers and high-rise projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field production activities to ensure top quality workmanship, efficiency, morale and teamwork.
• Plan labor, materials and production for electrical projects per company standards.
• Create material buy-out before job start.
• Plan work and labor requirements for at least 3 weeks.
• Complete As-Built Drawings and weekly material orders.
• File daily reports and report all incidents.
• Manage project close-out processes and on-site budget control.
• Communicate with Project Management and customer/General Contractor.
• Draft RFIs and submit to the PM team.
• Enforce HR and safety policies; perform disciplinary actions as needed.
• Enter and approve timecards for the assigned crew.

Skills

Electrical foreman experience

Crew leadership

Plan reading

Safety oriented

Time management

Communication

Budget/Cost control

Job description

Join our award-winning, employee-owned construction team in Arizona! As Arizona's single-source solution for electrical construction, we prioritize your well-being by offering full benefits, career growth, and fun perks like team-building activities. We support your skill development and career goals. Choose Canyon State Electric, voted the Best Place to Work in Phoenix since 2018.

• Arizona's Top Workplaces, 2024 - 2025
• Arizona's Most Admired Companies, 2022 - 2025
• Ranking Arizona: Best Place to Work, 2018 - 2025
• Ranking Arizona: Best Workplace Culture, 2019 - 2025
• Arizona's Fastest Growing Companies, 2025
• Inc. 5000, 2021, 2025, 2026
• Inc. Best in Business, 2022

THE POSITION

We're looking for a full-time General Foreman to coordinate operations and oversee electricians at construction sites. As the point of reference for both workers and supervisors, the General Foreman will be a key person for the completion of a project. Our ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical construction with exceptional leadership skills and the ability to make quick decisions. This person will be well organized and must have safety first mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise field production activities to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, teamwork, pride and development of the team.
• Ensures work is performed according to company standards and project specifications including planning and managing labor, materials, and production on electrical construction projects.
• Creates a material Buy-Out before the job beginning.
• Plans work and labor requirements for the project for at least 3 weeks.
• Complete As-Built Drawings and order materials once a week.
• File daily reports and report all incidents.
• Manages all project Close-Out processes as well as budget control (manages the cost on the site)
• Communicates efficiently with the Project Management team and the customer/ General Contract.
• Draft RFI's and submit them to the PM team.
• Enforce all HR/ Company policies, safety policies, and perform disciplinary action with the crew as needed.
• Enter and approve timecards for the assigned crew.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of commercial/ industrial foreman electrical experience
• Experience working in data centers and high-rise projects preferred**
• Experience leading crews of 20+ employees
• Advanced abilities in reading plans, submittals, and specifications.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70 and a solid understanding of current electrical codes and installation methods.
• Well-versed in the installation of power systems - lighting, fire protection, security, and data networks.
• Ability to order and track materials, perform job cost projections, and develop "as-builts"
• Proficient in all construction software as required
• Clean background and driving record
• Ability to run projects $5M and larger
• Must be able to reach overhead, lift 75 pounds, and push and pull materials.
• Must be able to work in various positions, e.g., stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, etc.
• Work is regularly performed outdoors with temperatures exceeding one hundred degrees.

OUR CORE VALUES

Community, Dependability, Innovation, Positivity, Quality, and Safety

BRING YOUR FRIENDS

Earn up to $1,500 bonus for every person you bring to work for CSE. There is no limit to the amount you can earn!

You can visit our website and learn more about what we do! https://canyonstateelectric.com/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Canyon State Electric provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.