Lead Electrician - On-Site Houston | Growth & 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 in Houston, TX is seeking a Foreman Electrician to lead a crew in the assembly, installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and large multi-family settings.

This hands-on leadership role requires planning, layout from drawings, and ensuring safety, code compliance, and on-time delivery. A Texas Journeyman license and proven crew leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas Journeyman Electrical license 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.
• Able to work in all weather conditions and routinely lift more than 50 pounds; physical work is more than 70% of the job.

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, cable vacuum systems, 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

Journeyman license

Crew leadership

Blueprint reading

Code knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Upgrade Resources in Houston, TX is seeking a Foreman Electrician to lead a crew in the assembly, installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems in commercial, industrial, and large multi-family settings.

This hands-on leadership role requires planning, layout from drawings, and ensuring safety, code compliance, and on-time delivery. A Texas Journeyman license and proven crew leadership are essential.