Electrical Foreman

Kiewit•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Foreman leads and manages crew members’ daily activities and production in accordance with the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role provides training on proper safety and operational procedures and may work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to their training and skills, as requested by project supervision. The foreman plans and coordinates people, equipment, tools, and materials to support safe, efficient, and timely project construction. The role oversees equipment operation and maintenance, maintains accurate production and timekeeping records, and may assist with weekly scheduling and sequencing crew activities. The foreman is responsible for completing assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship, promoting crew safety, communicating work plans and safety concerns, and monitoring compliance with company policies.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Thorough knowledge and skill to perform the essential functions of craft workers under supervision.
Ability to plan tasks to carry out assigned work safely and efficiently, and to teach safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management systems.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with supervised craft workers and management or supervision.
Good communication, motivation, and teamwork skills.
Ability to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Ability to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, potentially exceeding 200 feet.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by workload.
May require a valid state-issued driver's license.
Must observe and comply with safety and project rules.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and organize people, equipment, tools, and materials to support safe, efficient, and timely project construction.
Ensure construction equipment is operated correctly and maintained.
Maintain accurate records, including job quantities, productivity rates, timesheets, and daily management reports.
May assist in developing a weekly schedule and sequencing activities for the assigned crew.
Complete work assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship and products.
Ensure crew safety and conduct operations according to applicable company and government safety rules.
Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to leadmen and crews.
Monitor compliance with company policies by employees under supervision.
Provide training on proper safety and operational procedures.
Work with or supervise other crafts as requested by project supervision and appropriate to training and skills.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.