Foreman – Electrical

Freedom Industries; Rocky Mount (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Freedom Industries is seeking an Electrical Foreman to manage a section of job site operations and supervise field labor on industrial construction projects. You will coordinate laborers and craft workers to meet schedule and quality targets.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, a trade license is a plus, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Trade License is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day onsite supervision of labor force, subcontractors and other construction related personnel.
• Confront difficult situations and manage to a successful conclusion while maintaining documentation.
• Assist with providing technical assistance (interpretation of drawings, recommendation of construction methods and equipment).
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Industrial electrical

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade License is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

About Freedom Industries

Freedom Industries is a trusted MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) service provider, proudly serving a wide range of industries, including Life Sciences, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, Semiconductor, and Food/Beverage. Since our founding in 2004, we have remained committed to delivering exceptional industrial maintenance and construction services. Our core mission is simple yet powerful: “Our purpose is to honor God by building a great future for our Freedom family through relationship-driven industrial construction and maintenance.”

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are passionate about fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and growth. We believe in putting ‘the right person in the right seat’ and are actively seeking new owners who share our values and vision for the future.

Employee owners at Freedom enjoy competitive pay, PTO, paid Holidays, and exceptional benefit options.

Freedom is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

To maintain a safe and productive workplace, and as a condition of employment, all candidates selected for hire are required to successfully pass a preemployment drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Freedom participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. All new hires must provide valid documentation to establish identity and work authorization in the United States.

Position Summary

The Electrical Foreman is responsible for managing a specific section of job site operations on the projects assigned to achieve timely and profitable completion. The Electrical Foreman directly supervises the field labor force, including laborers and craft workers. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and customer service skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills
• Goal oriented and can react quickly to challenging circumstances to achieve desired results
• General knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations
• Skilled in Electrical trades on an industrial level
• Strong ability to read, interpret and explain drawings and specifications

Experience/Education/Other

• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade License is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project estimating software preferred

• Experience managing people, work sequencing, and scheduling within projects

Essential Functions

• Day-to-day onsite supervision of labor force, subcontractors and other construction related personnel
• Confront difficult situations and manage to a successful conclusion, while also maintaining appropriate documentation as needed
• Assist with providing technical assistance (interpretation of drawings, recommendation of construction methods and equipment, etc.) as required
• Maintain good relationships with internal and external customers, including representatives of customers
• Manage a look ahead no less than two weeks to proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions
• Create and maintain a culture that values respect, safety, health and cleanliness
• Communicate and enforce Safety Processes/Policies
• Demonstrate commitment to an Injury-Free Environment through own actions and mentoring others
• Distribute work to tradesmen and ensure all activities take place on or ahead of schedule
• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates and email correspondence
• May work inside or outside, in environments that may be hot/cold/wet, etc.
• Repetitive movement, including but not limited to, squatting, standing, bending, walking, climbing, etc.
• Must be able to walk on both level and unlevel surfaces, and use hands to feel/operate tools, objects, controls, etc.
• May be exposed to fumes, flashing light, sparks, flames
• May be required to lift 50 pounds or more on a regular basis
• Must be able to operate company vehicles (clean driving record)