Foreman Electrician

Gilder Search Group; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 219,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily per diem

Housing provided

Company truck

Guaranteed 40 hours + OT

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Traveling Electrical General Foreman to lead field crews on a major commercial project. This W2 role offers guaranteed 40 hours plus overtime, daily per diem, housing, and a company truck to support travel.

You will supervise electrical crews, read blueprints, coordinate with PMs/GCs, ensure safety and code compliance, and drive production across multiple crews on site. Earnings potential includes ~ $5,000 per week, with annualized range before per diem.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Electrical Foreman or General Foreman in field supervision.
• Experience coordinating multiple electrical crews and manpower.
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes, electrical systems, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of electrical crews and subcontractors on the job site
• Manage multiple crews, manpower, workflow, and field priorities
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and project plans
• Monitor project progress, schedules, manpower requirements, and field production
• Coordinate with Project Managers and General Contractors to keep work moving and address field needs
• Communicate material needs, workforce requirements, project status, and potential challenges
• Provide technical direction to Foremen, Journeyman Electricians, and Electrical Apprentices
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and resolve field challenges
• Maintain quality control and electrical code compliance throughout installation
• Enforce OSHA requirements and company safety procedures
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and field training
• Hold your crews accountable for quality, safety, production, and schedule

Skills

Electrical Foreman

General Foreman

Field supervision

Crew management

NEC codes

Safety compliance

Job description

This Traveling Electrical General Foreman opportunity gives you something different: high earning potential with greater stability. You will lead crews on a major commercial project in Barstow, Texas as a W2 employee, with guaranteed 40 hours plus overtime, daily per diem, provided housing and a company provided truck.

$55 to $65 per hour before overtime, plus overtime, plus daily workday per diem.

Earn ~ $5,000 per week.

Working six 10-hour days, earnings potential is approximately $4,210 to $4,910 per week—or $219,000 to $255,000 annualized—before the additional daily per diem or company truck.

Traveling Electrical General Foreman – Your Job Duties

As the Traveling Electrical General Foreman, you will run field operations, coordinate electrical crews and keep work moving safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements. You will:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of electrical crews and subcontractors on the job site
• Manage multiple crews, manpower, workflow, and field priorities
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and project plans
• Monitor project progress, schedules, manpower requirements, and field production
• Coordinate with Project Managers and General Contractors to keep work moving and address field needs
• Communicate material needs, workforce requirements, project status, and potential challenges
• Provide technical direction to Foremen, Journeyman Electricians, and Electrical Apprentices
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and resolve field challenges
• Maintain quality control and electrical code compliance throughout installation
• Enforce OSHA requirements and company safety procedures
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and field training
• Hold your crews accountable for quality, safety, production, and schedule
  

Traveling Electrical General Foreman – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

You have:

• Prior experience working as an Electrical Foreman, General Foreman, or in an electrical field supervisory role
• Prior experience managing multiple electrical crews and coordinating manpower in the field
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes, electrical systems, and construction safety requirements