Field Electrical Foreman & Project Lead – NYC

C.C. Controlled Combustion Co. Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Controlled Combustion is seeking an Electrical Foreman / Project Manager to lead the electrical scope for boiler rooms, burner upgrades, controls, and capital projects across NYC. This in-person, field-first role requires daily work on active job sites with no hybrid option.

You will plan, supervise crews, read plans, coordinate with trades, and ensure safety, documentation, and commissioning for complex projects in occupied buildings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; electrical apprenticeship or trade school preferred.
• 7+ years in the electrical trade with 2+ years leading crews as foreman or assistant PM.
• Experience in heating, oil & gas, boilers/burners, HVAC/mechanical rooms, or NYC construction is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day field operations for electrical scope; plan work, set goals, assign tasks and supervise crews.
• Interpret plans and perform layout for feeders, panels, EMT/RMC, and control wiring.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of motors, starters, VFDs, and BMS interfaces.
• Coordinate with plumbers, HVAC techs, burner/controls technicians, and site supers.
• Develop short interval schedules, attend meetings, and run toolbox talks.
• Order and track materials; manage vendors for on‑time deliveries.
• Maintain documentation: reports, RFIs, submittals, change orders, closeouts.
• Enforce safety policies; conduct inspections and corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspections and utility cutovers; interface with DOB/Con Edison as needed.
• Drive quality control and startup/commissioning support; close punch lists.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & supervision

NEC familiarity

Reading drawings

3‑phase power distribution

VFDs & burners integration

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship or trade school (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Mobile project apps

Job description

Controlled Combustion is seeking an Electrical Foreman / Project Manager to lead the electrical scope for boiler rooms, burner upgrades, controls, and capital projects across NYC. This in-person, field-first role requires daily work on active job sites with no hybrid option.

You will plan, supervise crews, read plans, coordinate with trades, and ensure safety, documentation, and commissioning for complex projects in occupied buildings.