Lead Electrician & Crew Mentor (Commercial/Industrial)

Comfort Systems USA; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Systems USA is seeking an experienced Foreman Electrician to oversee a crew of Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman electricians on commercial/industrial projects in Benson, NC.

You will lead, train, and mentor the team, read specifications and blueprints, coordinate material lists, ensure NEC-compliant work, and drive quality and safety on site. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of electrical construction in commercial/industrial settings.
• Proven leadership to mentor and coach a team of five electricians.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics and collaborate with trades.
• Knowledge of NEC guidelines and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Journeyman, Helpers and Apprentices on the job site.
• Work alongside their crew and ensure quality of work to the highest standards.
• Assist in the development of an effective manpower schedule for their team.
• Develop material lists from layouts, area prints, and job site demands and communicate lists to supervision.
• Help achieve production and budget goals by understanding what needs to be done and communicate that effectively to their team.
• Ensure all work done by crew is within local and NEC guidelines.
• Read and understand project specifications, blueprints, and schematics.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Blueprints reading

Project coordination

Safety awareness

Tools

Trimble software

BlueBeam

Navisworks

Job description

Comfort Systems USA is seeking an experienced Foreman Electrician to oversee a crew of Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman electricians on commercial/industrial projects in Benson, NC.

You will lead, train, and mentor the team, read specifications and blueprints, coordinate material lists, ensure NEC-compliant work, and drive quality and safety on site. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on problem solving.