General Foreman - Electrician

Elliot Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Paid Vacation

Uniforms & PPE Provided

Job summary

Elliot Services is seeking a General Foreman to supervise electrical work across commercial construction, service, and healthcare environments in Kentucky. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and be familiar with NEC and OSHA standards. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, coordinating projects, tracking training, and monitoring job performance. Benefits include disability insurance, 401(k) match, and an employee stock ownership program. Join Elliot Services to lead and make an impact in your career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical foreman or supervisory experience recommended.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical work across commercial construction and service.
• Create and maintain a safety-first culture while promoting team development.
• Coordinate manpower, tools, and equipment across multiple projects.
• Plan projects from start to finish and maintain schedules.
• Perform safety audits and site inspections.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in NEC

Knowledge of OSHA standards

Electrical foreman experience

Basic hand tools

Education

Kentucky electrical license preferred

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 experience recommended
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Validdriver’s license and 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 check anddrug 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 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

Ready to lead and make an impact? Apply today and build your career with Elliot!

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