Lead Electrician Foreman | Union-Backed Field Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Brookfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Trade Services is actively seeking an Electrical Foreman to plan, supervise, and lead field crews on electrical construction projects. The role requires ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while managing manpower and coordinating with other trades.

Union environment experience and IBEW membership support are emphasized. The candidate will read drawings, manage short-term plans, and oversee compliance with NEC codes and project specs.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• IBEW member or willingness to join with company support.
• Leadership experience in electrical construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Data Center experience is a plus but not required.
• Fire Alarm experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits commitment to safety excellence.
• Lead electrical construction activities in the field while promoting safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.
• Plan and coordinate installation activities, including work sequencing and constructability reviews.
• Supervise and develop field personnel including Journeymen and Apprentices.
• Coordinate daily work activities with other trades.
• Collaborate with project support teams to ensure field installation aligns with project requirements.
• Assist with material planning, procurement, tracking, and organization to support project execution.
• Communicate project needs, manpower requirements, progress updates, and potential challenges to project leadership.
• Develop and maintain short-term work plans and manpower forecasts to support overall project schedules.
• Review drawings, specifications, change documents, and as-built documentation to ensure accurate installation.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, contract requirements, company standards, and customer expectations.
• Participate in coordination meetings and represent the electrical scope with project stakeholders.
• Support identification and documentation of project changes, schedule impacts, and field conditions.
• Monitor productivity and labor performance and communicate opportunities or concerns to project leadership.
• Implement quality control practices and support testing, labeling, commissioning, and project turnover activities.
• Ability to adapt and succeed in fast-paced construction environments.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports, manpower logs, progress tracking, and field records.
• Lead by example in enforcing company safety policies, conducting safety briefings, identifying hazards, and promoting a culture of safety.
• Inspect electrical systems and installations to ensure workmanship quality and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Assist with startup, turnover, and closeout activities.
• Mentor and develop future field leaders through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team building

Job description

Premier Trade Services is actively seeking an Electrical Foreman to plan, supervise, and lead field crews on electrical construction projects. The role requires ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while managing manpower and coordinating with other trades.

Union environment experience and IBEW membership support are emphasized. The candidate will read drawings, manage short-term plans, and oversee compliance with NEC codes and project specs.