General Foreman, Substation

Summit Underground Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

United Utility Services in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Substation Foreman to supervise foremen and craft personnel on site, ensuring safe, productive, and quality work while controlling costs. You will plan labor, materials, tools, and equipment to optimize resources.

You will enforce safety regulations, coach foremen, coordinate with the superintendent, and support storm restoration mobilizations. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to work with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Eight years of applicable electrical utility and/or electrical contractor industry experience.
• Thorough understanding of electric utility safety and operational procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of Distribution underground and overhead systems, operating methods, construction, maintenance, switching, safety, tools, equipment and work methods.
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Strong organizational leadership skills; ability to work with others without direct authority.
• Ability to become proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent leadership in safety and perform field safety observations.
• Supervises and sets direction for all foremen and craft labor on-site to ensure best use of resources.
• Schedules equipment, materials and tools to maximize production and minimize costs.
• Responsible for safe working conditions and safety procedures; enforce safety regulations on site.
• Communicates with Superintendent to update project status and issues.
• Plans for manpower needs and staffing with the Superintendent.
• Monitors cost overruns and resource utilization; reports to Superintendent.
• Mentors Field Foremen on discipline, costs, scope, quality, and safety.
• Coordinates with HR and Safety & Training to schedule training and development.
• Serves as a professional contact for customers and storm restoration mobilizations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer‑centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company‑paid holidays; and short and long‑term disability.

Location

The position will cover the state of Georgia

About The Role

The Substation Foreman position is responsible for on‑site supervision of foremen, and all craft personnel (e.g. equipment operators, laborers, linemen, apprentices, etc.) and their activities to ensure a safe, productive, and quality job is attained and costs are controlled.

Uses independent judgement in making decisions without the availability of supervision.

Schedules labor, materials, tools, equipment to effectively utilize all resources.

Ensures work is completed according to the specifications and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent leadership in the area of safety and perform field safety observations, observe work methods, and influence a positive safety culture
• Supervises and sets direction for all foremen and craft labor on‑site to ensure best use of all company resources; and adherence to all company policies and state and federal regulations. Provides formal coaching feedback to foremen as well as regular informal feedback to Upper management.
• Schedules equipment, materials and tools to effectively utilize all resources and to maximize production and minimize costs after becoming familiar with scope of work and site conditions. Collaborates with superintendent on all scheduled activities.
• Responsible for safe working conditions and safety procedures on projects. Understands and enforces company, jobsite specific, federal, and state safety regulations on site and discusses concerns with Superintendent.
• Communicates with Superintendent to update him on project problem areas and the specific status of the project.
• Collaborates with Superintendent to plan for manpower needs and proper staffing (hiring, promoting, disciplining, terminating)
• Compares labor and equipment production and efficiency to the job estimate and informs the Superintendent of cost over‑runs and the utilization of company resources.
• Mentors Field Foremen on work discipline, production costs, scope of work, quality, and safety.
• Work closely with the Human Resources and Safety & Training Departments to schedule and support training and employee development plans for positions areas employees
• Serve as a professional point of contact for customers, potential customers and storm restoration mobilizations

Key Qualifications

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Eight years of applicable electrical utility and/or electrical contractor industry experience
• Thorough understanding of electric utility safety and operational procedures
• Extensive knowledge of Distribution underground and overhead systems, operating methods, construction, maintenance, switching, safety, tools, equipment and work methods
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to become proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Strong organizational leadership skills; ability to work with others without direct authority
• Excellent reading comprehension and interpretation abilities
• Problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Application Deadline

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information

Applicants may be asked: “Are you currently employed by the Company?” For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third‑party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.

Accessibility

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.