Lead Electrician Foreman – On-site Houston, OT & Benefits

Upgrade Resources; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Foreman Electrician in Houston, TX. This hands-on leadership role oversees installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and multi-family settings.

You will plan work, lay out installs from drawings, and enforce code, safety, and schedule. The ideal candidate holds a Texas Journeyman Electrical license, demonstrates strong communication, reads blueprints, and can manage a crew while meeting budget expectations.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Journeyman Electrical license is required.
• Proven track record of completing projects safely, on schedule, and on budget.
• Prior experience leading a crew on commercial or industrial electrical work.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and local building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, and specifications.
• Strong communication skills with crew, superintendents, and project managers.
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• Able to work 8 to 10 hour days, 40 hours per week, plus overtime and night shifts as required.
• Physical work is required; able to lift more than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a crew on commercial, industrial, and large multi-family electrical installations.
• Prepare and organize the work area for yourself and your crew each day.
• Read blueprints and electrical drawings, then lay out and install as specified.
• Connect wiring, fixtures, and equipment to code, specification, and manufacturer requirements.
• Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances before and during installation.
• Operate hydraulic benders, power threaders, power pullers, and similar equipment.
• Maintain certification for powder-actuated tools and JLG aerial lifts.
• Enforce jobsite safety, PPE compliance, and housekeeping across the crew.
• Track labor and material against the schedule and budget and report progress to the superintendent.

Skills

Crew leadership

Blueprint reading

Code compliance

Strong communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powder-actuated tools

JLG aerial lifts

Hydraulic benders

Power threaders

Cable vacuum systems

Job description

Upgrade Resources is seeking a Foreman Electrician in Houston, TX. This hands-on leadership role oversees installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and multi-family settings.

You will plan work, lay out installs from drawings, and enforce code, safety, and schedule. The ideal candidate holds a Texas Journeyman Electrical license, demonstrates strong communication, reads blueprints, and can manage a crew while meeting budget expectations.