General Foreman - Electrician

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

ESOP

Lineman Apprenticeship Program

Paid Vacation

Uniforms & PPE Provided

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. seeks a General Foreman to lead electrical work across commercial construction, service, and healthcare projects. You’ll ensure safety, on-time delivery, and budget alignment while guiding crews to excellence.

Lead with a focus on mentorship, training, and compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA standards. A strong supervisory background and hands-on leadership are essential in this role.

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

• As a General Foreman, supervise electrical work across commercial construction, service, and healthcare environments, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Create and maintain a safety-first culture while promoting team development.
• Mentor and develop Foremen and Lead Journeymen; assist with crew development plans.
• Track and schedule training for crew members; ensure certifications are current.
• Monitor efficiency, quality, and safety practices; enforce accountability across crews.
• Conduct job briefings and teach risk analysis and mitigation strategies.
• Review timesheets for payroll accuracy and manage procurement processes.
• Oversee progression through EST Levels; coordinate with management on 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 with a three-week look-ahead and optimize resources.
• Review budgets with PM and ensure cost control.
• Manage material purchasing and procurement processes.
• Perform safety audits and site inspections.
• Assist with interviewing and onboarding new crew members.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Foreman experience

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Team mentoring

Budget & scheduling

Job description

Lead with a company trusted for over 75 years!

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot) is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating, and industrial/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 among Engineering 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 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
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms & PPE Provided

What We’re Looking For

• 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 (National Electrical Code) and local codes
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, and OSHA safety standards
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

As a General Foreman, you’ll supervise electrical work across commercial construction, service, and healthcare environments, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Your responsibilities include:

• Create and maintain a safety-first culture while 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 control
• Manage material purchasing and maintain ownership of procurement processes
• Perform safety audits and site inspections
• Assist with interviewing and onboarding new crew members