Electrical Foreman

Meisner Electric•Boca Raton, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Foreman leads and supervises production on mid- to large-scale commercial projects as needed, ensuring quality results for assigned scopes. The role oversees field staff, installation work, job-site safety, materials and equipment, inspections, and administrative functions. The Foreman supervises positions within their assigned scope as directed by the Project Manager. The job requires a Journeyman or Master Electrician license, at least four years of formal training in an approved apprenticeship program, and at least eight years of field experience. Required certifications include CPR, First Aid, OSHA 10-hour, and Hilti certification. The Foreman must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to interpret project documents, lead and work effectively with people across job levels and trades, and operate job-site tools and equipment. Work takes place on construction job sites, where conditions are usually noisy and may include debris, materials, holes, trenches, and other potential safety hazards. The position involves substantial physical activity, including climbing ladders and scaffolds, working overhead, bending, crouching, crawling, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Possess a Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
Have a minimum of four years of formal training in an approved apprenticeship program.
Have a minimum of eight years of field experience.
Be CPR, First Aid, OSHA 10-hour, and Hilti certified.
Work effectively with people at all work levels and across trades, especially personnel under the Foreman’s charge.
Demonstrate leadership qualities.
Be knowledgeable in operating job-site tools and equipment, including cable tuggers, conduit benders, lifts, KO sets, backhoes, trenchers, water pumps, cranes, and generators.
Interpret drawings, specifications, contract documents, wiring diagrams, manufacturer information, and other job-related directives.
Identify price changes to the contract.
Make legible sketches and communicate information to employees.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Be manually dexterous and skillful; climb ladders 6 to 40 feet and scaffolds 6 to 70 feet; maintain balance at height; reach and work overhead; bend, crouch, and crawl for extended periods; lift and carry 50 pounds using proper lifting methods; push, pull, and reposition items; hear warning alarms at least 50 feet away and directions within 10 feet when spoken loudly; have unimpaired vision, with or without corrective lenses; and distinguish between colors.

Responsibilities

Plan work schedules and assign tasks to employees.
Train and manage field staff.
Order materials and tools and schedule delivery of major materials.
Attend job-site meetings.
Supervise installation work and verify compliance with contract documents and code requirements.
Call for inspections and accompany inspectors during walk-throughs, noting violations.
Notify the general contractor or contact administrator of code violations, omissions, conflicts, or deviations in installation documents.
Submit cost estimates and schedule changes as required.
Administer and enforce the Safety Program, Drug-Free Workplace Program, and Hazardous Communication Program at the job site.
Supervise the storage of materials and equipment.
Complete accident reports and conduct accident investigations as required.
Supervise weekly safety talks.
Inspect delivered materials, equipment, fixtures, and apparatus for defects or non-compliance.
Work with manufacturers, owner representatives, or owners to ensure proper installation.
Perform job-site general administrative functions, including timecards, packing slips, and cost codes.
Supervise positions within the assigned scope as directed by the Project Manager.