Lead Electrician: Field Execution & Team Leadership

Cogent Analytics; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Analytics is seeking a Lead Electrician to manage field execution from mobilization to completion. You will lead helpers, ensure code-compliant workmanship, and maintain safety standards to keep projects on schedule.

As the field owner, you will plan day-to-day work, assess material and labor needs, and provide clear updates to the office and leadership. Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential for success in fast-moving field conditions.

Qualifications

• Journeyman or Master Electrician with strong field leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial, industrial, and service electrical work.
• Able to read plans, assess field conditions, and identify material and labor needs.
• Able to lead helpers and apprentices while maintaining quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned jobs in the field and take ownership for execution, workmanship, and day-to-day progress.
• Review the scope of work, assess actual field conditions, and adjust installation approach as needed while keeping leadership informed of meaningful changes.
• Complete work to code, company standards, and customer expectations.
• Maintain momentum on the job and make sound field decisions that keep work moving without sacrificing quality.
• Provide timely field updates to leadership on job progress, delays, material needs, schedule risks, and completion status.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

Master Electrician

Field Leadership

Codes & Standards

Read Plans

Education

Electrician license

Job description

Cogent Analytics is seeking a Lead Electrician to manage field execution from mobilization to completion. You will lead helpers, ensure code-compliant workmanship, and maintain safety standards to keep projects on schedule.

As the field owner, you will plan day-to-day work, assess material and labor needs, and provide clear updates to the office and leadership. Strong communication and leadership abilities are essential for success in fast-moving field conditions.