Lead Electrical Foreman - Instrumentation & Controls

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Paid weekly wages

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) seeks an Electrical Foreman to lead on-site crews for large commercial and industrial projects, coordinating labor, materials, subcontractors, safety, and customer expectations while delivering quality installations on schedule.

You will mentor field team members, manage budgets and documentation, travel regionally up to 100%, and serve as the on-site contact for inspectors, landowners, and customers.

Qualifications

• Journeyman license with 5+ years in an Electrical Foreman or Project Lead role.
• Experience with instrumentation and controls is a plus but not required.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical construction or data center construction and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews and subcontractors on large commercial and industrial electrical projects.
• Represent KE in customer walk-throughs and site meetings.
• Coordinate project materials, deliveries, and crew assignments.
• Ensure work complies with code, contract specs, and schedule.
• Enforce safety standards and lead daily tailgate meetings.
• Track and report job progress, site conditions, and crew hours.
• Support budgets, timelines, and quality control standards.
• Mentor field team members and foster accountability.

Skills

Journeyman License

Electrical Foreman

Project Lead

Instrumentation & Controls

Job description

Knobelsdorff (KE) seeks an Electrical Foreman to lead on-site crews for large commercial and industrial projects, coordinating labor, materials, subcontractors, safety, and customer expectations while delivering quality installations on schedule.

You will mentor field team members, manage budgets and documentation, travel regionally up to 100%, and serve as the on-site contact for inspectors, landowners, and customers.