Foreman, Plant

Energy Job Shop; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 8,266,000 - 9,643,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $166/day

Overtime 70+ hrs/wk

Equity opportunity after conversion

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek seeks an experienced Electrical Foreman for a large-scale data center construction project in Houston, TX. This contract-to-hire role offers top-tier pay, overtime, daily per diem, and a path to equity ownership.

Ideal candidates will lead crews, manage field activities, and ensure safety compliance on a high-profile infrastructure build. 5+ years in industrial or data center settings are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial, commercial, mission-critical, or data center construction experience.
• Strong experience with 415V and/or 480V electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and construction documents.
• Ability to lead crews and coordinate daily field activities.
• Willingness to work 70+ hours per week, day or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical crews on data center construction sites.
• Coordinate daily field activities and ensure safety procedures.
• Interpret electrical drawings and construction documents.
• Manage 70+ hour work weeks as required.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical foreman experience

Electrical drawings

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Tools

Switchgear

PDU/UPS systems

Grounding equipment

Job description

Electrical Foremen - Data Center Construction - $166/Day Per Diem - Up to $70/hr - Houston, TX

Aerotek is seeking experienced Electrical Foremen for a large-scale data center construction project in Houston, Texas. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering top-tier pay, consistent overtime, daily per diem, and a long-term path to equity ownership. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in industrial or data center construction, and the ability to manage crews on a high-profile technology infrastructure build.

Perks & Benefits

• Up to $70/hour base wage
• $166/day per diem paid all 7 days
• 70+ hours available weekly (overtime)
• $50,000 equity package available upon conversion to permanent employment
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth options)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What You’ll Need

• Previous Electrical Foreman experience required
• 5+ years of industrial, commercial, mission-critical, or data center construction experience
• Strong experience with 415V and/or 480V electrical systems
• Experience with switchgear, busway, PDU/UPS systems, grounding, and power distribution equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and construction documents
• Ability to lead crews and coordinate daily field activities
• Compliance with lockout/tagout and all site safety procedures
• Willingness to work 70+ hours per week, day or night shifts

What Will Make You Stand Out

• State Journeyman Electrician License (preferred)
• Medium-voltage experience
• Bilingual English/Spanish