Electrical General Foreman: Lead Crews on Major Projects

CANYON STATE ELECTRIC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 61,992 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

ESOP

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Canyon State Electric is seeking a General Foreman to coordinate operations and oversee electricians at construction sites. As the point of reference for workers and supervisors, this role is crucial to project completion.

A solid background in electrical construction and strong leadership are essential. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical construction with leadership, quick decision‑making, organization, and a safety‑first mindset.

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 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-built documents.
• Proficiency 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/pull materials.
• Must be able to work in various positions (stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, etc.).
• Work is regularly performed outdoors with temperatures exceeding one hundred degrees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field production activities to achieve top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, teamwork, pride, and team development.
• Ensure work is performed according to company standards and project specifications, including planning and managing labor, materials, and production on electrical construction projects.
• Create a material buy‑out before the job begins.
• Plan work and labor requirements for the project at least three weeks in advance.
• Complete As‑Built drawings and order materials on a weekly basis.
• File daily reports and document all incidents.
• Manage all project close‑out processes and budget control (manage cost on site).
• Communicate efficiently with the Project Management team and the customer/General Contractor.
• Draft RFIs 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.

Skills

Leadership

Data center experience

Crew leadership

Reading plans

NFPA 70 knowledge

Power systems installation

Materials ordering

Construction software

Budget projections

Physical ability

Safety mindset

Job description

Canyon State Electric is seeking a General Foreman to coordinate operations and oversee electricians at construction sites. As the point of reference for workers and supervisors, this role is crucial to project completion.

A solid background in electrical construction and strong leadership are essential. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical construction with leadership, quick decision‑making, organization, and a safety‑first mindset.