General Electrical Foreman

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. in Northern Alabama seeks a Lead Person to oversee electrical installations, alterations, additions, and repairs for commercial and industrial systems.

You will manage field crews, coordinate with stakeholders, ensure safety and quality, and keep projects on schedule and within budget. Travel is required, and successful candidates will have completed an electrical apprenticeship with 6+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of electrical apprenticeship; 6+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large electrical projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Direct and supervise field crews of 25+ workers, setting performance goals.
• Oversee on-site safety, budget, schedule, and quality compliance.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and vendors.
• Review project documents and direct installation activities per specs.
• Complete foreman logs, time cards, and PO logs promptly.
• Ensure proper resource management of tools, equipment, and personnel.
• Report to Field Supervisor or Project Manager and liaise with support teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Field supervision

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Project requires travel and is in Northern Alabama.

Scope of Work:

The Lead Person will oversee the management of project installations, alterations, additions, and repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the commercial and industrial electrical industry.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate the ability to run medium to large-size projects effectively. Consistently complete projects on time, within budget, and in a safe manner.Supervise and direct field personnel, typically overseeing a team of 25+ employees. Establish performance goals and motivate crews to consistently meet or exceed goals.
• Accountable for the on-site management and safety of assigned construction projects, ensuring adherence to budget, time, and quality standards.Address and resolve conflicts related to construction activities and personnel issues.Coordinate field installations and project close-outs, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Review project documents, plans, and specifications to direct construction activities accurately. Complete basic paperwork (e.g., foreman logs, performance evaluations, purchase order logs, time cards) in a timely manner.
• Effectively manage resources (tools, equipment, staffing) within the crew.
• Read and understand estimates, with the assistance of project management or superintendent, as part of the installation and layout of a project.
• Report to the Field Supervisor, General Superintendent, or Project Manager. Interact with other field personnel and support staff, including Estimating, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and other corporate services.
• Engage with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders involved in project-related activities.
• Maintain required licensing and training requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.
• Experience:Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program, six years (12,000 hours) or more of experience, and meets the position requirements.

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.