Electrical Foreman

Atlantic Constructors • Roanoke, VA

18d

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a career-minded Electrical Foreman to manage day-to-day operations of crews on assigned electrical projects. The foreman guides crews in meeting project budgets and schedule dates and helps maintain job quality and customer satisfaction throughout each project. The role involves building strong relationships with clients, customers, and vendors and combines supervisory responsibilities with hands-on performance of a wide range of skilled construction tasks.

The position plans and supervises field crews and electrical activities, coordinates work across trades and departments, and directs the onsite team to meet drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and schedules. It also supports coordination of materials, equipment, inspections, and project quality, and assists in resolving construction and productivity issues. Travel may be required, typically without overnight stays. Final compensation depends on experience, education, licensure, skills, and other relevant factors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of electrical experience in commercial construction and/or multifamily construction, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• Ability to supervise and direct a team of 10 or more workers on a day-to-day basis.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
• Demonstrated planning and scheduling experience.
• Knowledge of man-hour reports, job-cost reports, and workforce planning.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control, and ability to control and supervise large groups.
• Ability to create prefab drawings, shop tickets, and QC VDC drawings.
• Knowledge of reading, interpreting, and working to design drawings (isometric and orthographic), design guides, specifications, support drawings, contract documents, and subcontractor site coordination requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to construction teams, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, attend to detail, and solve problems.
• Must adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Must be available and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cables and wires and to see close and at a distance, perceive depth and peripheral vision, and adjust focus.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including working aloft, climbing, bending, pulling, reaching overhead, standing or walking for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Prior military experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise field crews and electrical activities, including determining construction methods, manpower levels, daily footage installed, material quantities, and documenting actual hours worked.
• Coordinate assigned work with other trades, company departments, and contractors while maintaining schedule and production.
• Direct the onsite team to ensure work complies with drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Perform a wide range of skilled construction tasks as a working foreman.
• Liaise with Material Control, Purchasing, Quality Control, testing, and Engineering to ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support craft activities and the project schedule.
• Confer with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods.
• Assist in resolving construction problems, including productivity and work-interface issues.
• Monitor craft compliance with project safety requirements, document issues, and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Perform equipment setting and other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance coverage for the employee at no cost.
• Dental insurance plan.
• Vision insurance plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Health savings plan with company matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED