General Foreman

Elliot Services; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance (short & long)

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

Paid Vacation

Uniforms & PPE Provided

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. is seeking a General Foreman to supervise electrical work in commercial construction, service and healthcare settings. You will lead crews, enforce safety, and ensure projects run on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical supervision, a KY license preferred, and strong leadership. Valid driver’s license and own basic tools are expected; travel across sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Kentucky electrical license preferred (not required).
• 5+ years of electrical foreman or supervisory experience recommended.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Own basic hand tools; proficiency with NEC and local codes.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical work across commercial construction, service, and healthcare environments.
• Create and maintain a safety-first culture; promote team development.
• Mentor Foremen and Lead Journeymen; assist with crew development plans.
• Track training; ensure required certifications are maintained.
• Monitor efficiency, quality and safety; enforce accountability.
• Coordinate manpower, tools, and equipment across multiple projects.
• Plan projects from start to finish with three-week look-ahead schedules.
• Manage material purchasing and procurement; oversee budgets with PM.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Valid driver’s license

Education

Electrical license (KY) preferred

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Lead with a company trusted for over 75 years!

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot) is a full-service electrical contractor specializing inoverhead and underground distribution,transmission,substations,lighting,traffic signaling,utility locating, andindustrial/commercial electrical services. For more than seven decades, investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have relied on us for their electrical construction and maintenance needs.

Today, we’re proud to be listed amongEngineering News-Record’s Top 150 Specialty Contracting Firms. Our success is built on customer confidence, the loyalty and hard work of our people, and the traditions started by Mr. Davis H. Elliot in 1946. We treat our team like family—because we know having the best team means taking care of our people.

Benefits & Culture

We believe in treating our team like family. Here’s what we offer:

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance(plus voluntary options)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• State & Federally Accredited Lineman Apprenticeship Program
• Paid Vacation
• Uniforms & PPE Provided

What We’re Looking For

• Kentuckyelectrical license preferred(not required)
• 5+ years ofelectrical foreman or supervisory experiencerecommended
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Validdriver’s licenseand reliable transportation
• Own basichand tools
• Proficiency withNEC (National Electrical Code)and local codes
• Knowledge ofNFPA 70E,lockout/tagout, and OSHA safety standards
• Ability to passcriminal background checkanddrug screening

What You’ll Do

As aGeneral Foreman, you’ll supervise electrical work acrosscommercial construction,service, andhealthcare environments, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Your responsibilities include:

• Create and maintain a safety-first culturewhile promoting team development
• Mentor and develop Foremen and Lead Journeymen; assist with crew development plans
• Track and schedule training for crew members; ensure compliance with required certifications
• Monitor efficiency, quality, and safety practices; enforce accountability across crews
• Conduct job briefings and teach risk analysis and mitigation strategies
• Review and approve timesheets for payroll accuracy
• Oversee progression through EST Levels; witness proficiency tests and ensure training standards
• Coordinate manpower, tools, and equipment across multiple projects
• Schedule subcontractors/vendors and communicate with GC, PM, and crews
• Plan projects from start to finish, maintain a three-week look-ahead schedule, and optimize resources
• Review budgets with PM and ensure cost controlManage material purchasing and maintain ownership of procurement processes
• Perform safety audits and site inspections
• Assist with interviewing and onboarding new crew members

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: [phone] x1504

Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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