Senior Union Electrical Foreman: Bay Area Projects

Jobot; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off/ Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned General Foreman to lead all electrical field operations on a $50 million higher-education project in Berkeley. You’ll oversee foremen and electricians, drive schedules, quality, and safety from rough-in through commissioning while coordinating with project management and other trades on this high-visibility Bay Area assignment.

The role requires 5+ years supervising large electrical projects and a proven ability to manage 30+ craftworkers, with strong NEC knowledge,

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervising large electrical projects (commercial or institutional)
• Proven ability to manage 30+ craftworkers as a General Foreman
• Expert knowledge of NEC and quality control standards
• Strong blueprint/BIM literacy and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and coordination in fast-paced environments
• Experience on higher-education or student-housing projects preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct, schedule, and motivate field crews; forecast manpower and material needs
• Coordinate daily with general contractor, campus officials, and other trades to resolve issues
• Enforce zero-incident safety culture and NEC/Cal-OSHA compliance
• Oversee QA/QC, review drawings, and implement BIM-driven installation strategies
• Track production, approve timecards, and report progress to project leadership
• Mentor foremen and apprentices, fostering continuous skill development

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety culture

Tools

BIM

Job description

Jobot is seeking a seasoned General Foreman to lead all electrical field operations on a $50 million higher-education project in Berkeley. You’ll oversee foremen and electricians, drive schedules, quality, and safety from rough-in through commissioning while coordinating with project management and other trades on this high-visibility Bay Area assignment.

The role requires 5+ years supervising large electrical projects and a proven ability to manage 30+ craftworkers, with strong NEC knowledge,