Electrical & Lighting Controls Foreman

Latitudeinc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitudeinc is seeking an Electrical & Lighting Controls Foreman with a strong commercial construction background to lead field operations related to electrical systems and advanced lighting controls installations.

You will supervise crews, coordinate with project teams, interpret blueprints, install, program, and troubleshoot lighting control systems, and ensure work complies with NEC codes, local regulations, and company safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial construction background and field supervision.
• Ability to read blueprints and lighting control schematics.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting lighting control systems.
• Commitment to safety and NEC/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead electrical crews in the installation of commercial electrical systems and lighting control systems
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily job site activities to meet project schedules and milestones
• Interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, and lighting control schematics
• Install, program, and troubleshoot lighting control systems (e.g., occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, dimming systems, relay panels)
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, and other trades to ensure seamless project execution
• Ensure all work complies with NEC codes, local regulations, and company safety standards
• Conduct job site safety meetings and enforce OSHA compliance
• Track labor hours, materials, and productivity to maintain project budgets
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure workmanship meets project specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls-related issues in the field
• Train, mentor, and develop apprentice and junior electricians
• Maintain accurate daily reports, including progress updates and incident reports

Skills

Electrical systems installation

Leadership / supervision

Blueprint reading

Tools

Lighting control programming

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an Electrical & Lighting Controls Foreman with a strong commercial construction background to lead field operations related to electrical systems and advanced lighting controls installations. This role is responsible for supervising crews, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead electrical crews in the installation of commercial electrical systems and lighting control systems
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily job site activities to meet project schedules and milestones
• Interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, and lighting control schematics
• Install, program, and troubleshoot lighting control systems (e.g., occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting, dimming systems, relay panels)
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, and other trades to ensure seamless project execution
• Ensure all work complies with NEC codes, local regulations, and company safety standards
• Conduct job site safety meetings and enforce OSHA complianceTrack labor hours, materials, and productivity to maintain project budgets
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure workmanship meets project specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls-related issues in the field
• Train, mentor, and develop apprentice and junior electricians
• Maintain accurate daily reports, including progress updates and incident reports