Traveling Commercial Electrician - Data Center

Gilder Search Group; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 219,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily per diem

Provided housing

Company truck

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Traveling Electrical General Foreman for a major commercial project in Barstow, Texas. You will lead field operations, supervise crews, and ensure safety and code compliance as a W2 employee.

You will earn between $55 and $65 per hour before overtime, with overtime, daily per diem, housing, and a company truck provided. The role offers strong earning potential and demanding project responsibilities on-site.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Electrical Foreman/General Foreman or similar supervisory role.
• Experience coordinating multiple electrical crews in the field.
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes and construction safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily electrical crews and subcontractors on the job site.
• Manage multiple crews, manpower, workflow, and field priorities.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and project plans.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, manpower requirements, and field production.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and General Contractors to keep work moving.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Crew supervision

NEC knowledge

Field coordination

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