Foreman - Mission Critical Data Center
Enterprise Electrical
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Job summary
Enterprise Electrical is seeking an Electrical Foreman to oversee field crews on a data center project in San Antonio, TX. The Foreman will coordinate daily activities, supervise journeymen and apprentices, enforce safety rules, and ensure compliance with NEC and project drawings.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in mission-critical electrical work, strong leadership, and a valid state license. This full-time role offers per diem, retention bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
Qualifications
- Licence required for the relevant state (Journeyman or Master Electrician).
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred; NFPA 70E awareness valued.
- Valid driver’s license; high school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of electrical apprenticeship preferred; 6+ years commercial experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise journeymen, apprentices, and helpers on active data center projects.
- Assign daily work, manpower and priorities based on schedule and needs.
- Enforce safety, productivity and quality across crews.
- Mentor field personnel and ensure proper task execution.
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Enterprise Electrical is seeking a qualified Electrical Foreman to oversee field crews on a prestigious Mission Critical Data Center project in San Antonio, TX. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our field teams perform their tasks safely, efficiently, and meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in mission critical / data center projects. As a Foreman, you will be responsible for coordinating daily activities, supervising apprentices and journeymen, enforcing safety regulations, and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, drawings, and specifications.
6/10s
$52 - $55 per hour
1 year+ with additional steady work.
$150 (Paid daily, 7 days a week)
An additional $5.00 per hour
- Supervise and lead journeymen, apprentices, and helpers on active data center projects
- Assign daily work, manpower, and priorities based on schedule and project needs
- Enforce productivity, workmanship, and safety expectations across crews
- Mentor and develop field personnel, ensuring proper task execution and growth
- Oversee installation of electrical systems including:
- Power distribution
- Switchgear, transformers, UPS, and PDUs
- Conduit and cable tray systems
- Grounding and bonding for mission-critical environments
- Coordinate work in electrical rooms, data halls, and support spaces
- Maintain cleanliness and compliance in sensitive data center areas (white space / gray space)
- Enforce OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and company safety policies at all times
- Lead daily JHAs, toolbox talks, and site safety planning
- Stop unsafe work and correct hazards immediately
- Ensure lockout/tagout and energized work procedures are followed
- Read and interpret drawings, one-lines, specs, and schedules
- Coordinate with superintendents, project managers, QA/QC, safety, and other trades
- Track daily manpower, production, and material usage
- Communicate constraints, delays, or scope changes proactively
- Ensure installations meet drawings, specifications, and inspection standards
- Support inspections, testing, and commissioning activities Address rework, punch list items, and corrective actions promptly
- State Journeyman or Master Electrician License (required where applicable)
- OSHA 30 preferred (OSHA 10 minimum)
- NFPA 70E certification preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- High school diploma or GED required
- State-recognized electrical apprenticeship completion preferred
- 6+ years of commercial electrical experience required
- 2+ years in a foreman or lead role preferred
- Prior data center or mission-critical project experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of NEC and commercial electrical codes
- Proven leadership and crew management ability
- Ability to plan work, sequence tasks, and manage manpower efficiently
- Experience with large-scale power distribution and electrical rooms
- Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working extended hours, nights, or weekends as project demands
- Hand and power tools
- Conduit benders and installation equipment
- Electrical testing equipment
- Lifts, ladders, and scaffolding
- PPE including arc-flash gear
- Field documentation tools (daily reports, schedules, drawings)
- Active construction sites and data center environments
- Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Exposure to electrical hazards, noise, dust, and varying temperatures
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors depending on project phase
- Full-time position available
- A collaborative and supportive work culture
- 401k plan accessible after 90 days of employment
- Retention bonuses provided
- Paid Time Off (PTO) totaling 8.5 days available after 90 days of employment
- Immediate access to 2 Sick Days
- 8.5 paid holidays granted per year, effective immediately
- Opportunities for career progression and training
- Comprehensive health insurance covering Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life insurance options, including Basic, Voluntary, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
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