Electrical General Foreman: Campus Projects Lead

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

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.