Lead Commercial Electrical Foreman

Bopat Electric Company; Columbia, Frederick (MD, MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 7% matching and immediate v…

Employer paid benefits

Paid PTO

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Bopat Electric is seeking experienced Commercial Electrical Foremen to lead commercial construction projects across Maryland. Ideal for Journeyman Electricians with leadership experience who can manage crews, coordinate field operations, and drive projects to successful completion.

You will supervise electricians and apprentices, plan daily work, ensure NEC compliance and safety standards, read blueprints, and coordinate with project managers and customers.

Qualifications

• Active Maryland Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent Journeyman License from a reciprocating state.
• 5+ years of commercial electrical construction experience, including leading electricians, apprentices, and field crews.
• Experience overseeing commercial electrical projects ranging from $100K to $2M+.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems including conduit, switchgear, panelboards, lighting, power distribution, motor controls, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, specifications, and one-line diagrams.
• Proven ability to plan work, coordinate manpower and materials, and maintain productivity, quality, and safety standards on commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC requirements, commercial construction practices, and job site safety standards.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise commercial electricians, apprentices, and electrical crews on active construction projects.
• Plan daily work, manpower, materials, and job site activities to keep projects on schedule and productive.
• Oversee commercial electrical installations, including conduit, switchgear, panelboards, lighting, power distribution, motor controls, and low-voltage systems.
• Ensure all work meets safety standards, NEC requirements, project specifications, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, customers, and other trades while maintaining job documentation and reports.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, and specifications while mentoring and developing apprentices.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician License

5+ years of commercial electrical work

Experience leading crews

Blueprints and electrical drawings

Plan and coordinate manpower

Safety standards and NEC knowledge

Job description

Bopat Electric is seeking experienced Commercial Electrical Foremen to lead commercial construction projects across Maryland. Ideal for Journeyman Electricians with leadership experience who can manage crews, coordinate field operations, and drive projects to successful completion.

You will supervise electricians and apprentices, plan daily work, ensure NEC compliance and safety standards, read blueprints, and coordinate with project managers and customers.