Traveling Commercial Electrician - Data Center

Gilder Search Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Provided housing

Company truck

Guaranteed 40 hours + overtime

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Traveling Electrical General Foreman to lead electrical crews on a major commercial project in Barstow, Texas. This W2 role offers guaranteed 40 hours plus overtime, daily per diem, provided housing, and a company truck.

You will supervise crews, read and interpret blueprints, enforce safety, coordinate with Project Managers, and ensure quality and schedule on site.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Electrical Foreman or General Foreman.
• Experience managing multiple electrical crews in the field.
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes, electrical systems, and construction safety requirements.
• Prior experience on commercial or industrial electrical projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues and provide technical direction to electricians.
• A valid driver's license / ability to drive a company provided truck.
• Ability to complete required pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of electrical crews and subcontractors on the job site.
• Manage multiple crews, manpower, workflow, and field priorities.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and project plans.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, manpower requirements, and field production.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and General Contractors to keep work moving and address field needs.
• Communicate material needs, workforce requirements, project status, and potential challenges.
• Provide technical direction to Foremen, Journeyman Electricians, and Electrical Apprentices.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and resolve field challenges.
• Maintain quality control and electrical code compliance throughout installation.
• Enforce OSHA requirements and company safety procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and field training.
• Hold your crews accountable for quality, safety, production, and schedule.

Skills

Electrical foreman

General foreman

Team leadership

NEC knowledge

Construction safety

Driver's license

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

Master Electrician license

Job description

This Traveling Electrical General Foreman opportunity gives you something different: high earning potential with greater stability. You will lead crews on a major commercial project in Barstow, Texas as a W2 employee, with guaranteed 40 hours plus overtime, daily per diem, provided housing and a company provided truck.

$55 to $65 per hour before overtime, plus overtime, plus daily workday per diem.

Earn ~ $5,000 per week.

Working six 10-hour days, earnings potential is approximately $4,210 to $4,910 per week—or $219,000 to $255,000 annualized—before the additional daily per diem or company truck.

Traveling Electrical General Foreman – Your Job Duties

As the Traveling Electrical General Foreman, you will run field operations, coordinate electrical crews and keep work moving safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements. You will:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of electrical crews and subcontractors on the job site
• Manage multiple crews, manpower, workflow, and field priorities
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and project plans
• Monitor project progress, schedules, manpower requirements, and field production
• Coordinate with Project Managers and General Contractors to keep work moving and address field needs
• Communicate material needs, workforce requirements, project status, and potential challenges
• Provide technical direction to Foremen, Journeyman Electricians, and Electrical Apprentices
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and resolve field challenges
• Maintain quality control and electrical code compliance throughout installation
• Enforce OSHA requirements and company safety procedures
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and field training
• Hold your crews accountable for quality, safety, production, and schedule

Traveling Electrical General Foreman – You Have (Required Skills, Experience & Team Fit)

You have:

• Prior experience working as an Electrical Foreman, General Foreman, or in an electrical field supervisory role
• Prior experience managing multiple electrical crews and coordinating manpower in the field
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes, electrical systems, and construction safety requirements
• Prior experience working on commercial or industrial electrical projects
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• The ability to troubleshoot electrical issues and provide technical direction to experienced electricians
• A valid driver's license / ability to drive a company provided truck
• Ability to successfully complete required pre employment background and drug screening

You might have:

• A Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician license
• OSHA 30 certification
• A crew of Foremen, Journeyman Electricians, or Electrical Apprentices you have successfully worked with before to bring with you

Traveling Electrical General Foreman – Benefits for You

Your compensation is designed to make traveling worth it, with a high salary, guaranteed 40 hours plus overtime, per diem for eligible employees, and a company truck. $55 to $65 per hour before overtime, plus overtime, plus daily workday per diem.

You will work as a W2 employee, not an independent contractor, giving you greater stability and access to company benefits while still getting the advantages of traveling project work.

Opportunity to continue with the company onto another project in New Mexico in 2027.