Electrical Foreman

Directional Services Inc•Columbus, TX

About The Position

The Electrical Foreman provides site leadership and manages the day-to-day operations of utility-scale solar projects up to 20 MW DC. The role oversees production by company and subcontractor crews, supports project planning, and ensures work is completed safely, to quality standards, and on time. The foreman is accountable for maintaining the project schedule and contractual obligations and regularly engages with customers, analyzes construction documents, coordinates trades, and attends meetings. Strong communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, computer skills, and knowledge of AC and DC electrical work are important to the position. The foreman supports the company safety program, directs electrical crew activities, coordinates with the medium-voltage and underground general foreman, assists the project manager with budgets, estimates, take-offs, subcontractors, forecasting, and customer documentation, and tracks project progress and records. The role also oversees project materials and equipment, supports successful inspections, helps resolve delays and other issues, and maintains customer satisfaction and professional conduct across the project. This is a safety-sensitive position in a typical construction-site environment. It involves outdoor work and physically demanding tasks, including working extended shifts, climbing, lifting, and working in confined or awkward spaces and varying weather, temperatures, lighting, and noise conditions. The role may require travel full time and weekend work as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations required.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to work long or extended hours, including weekends as needed, and travel full time.
Familiarity with local codes, AHJ standards, and NEC code.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
Effective time-management skills, including prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Collaborative work style and commitment to completing the job.
Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, consistent with applicable laws.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas, and see and hear naturally or with correction.
Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with job duties.
Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to set procedures and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing hard physical labor.
Ability to work in cramped workspaces and awkward positions, in temperature extremes and inclement weather, and in bright or inadequate lighting.
Ability to work around hazardous equipment and tolerate distracting or uncomfortable noise levels.

Nice To Haves

Advanced education.
Three or more years of construction management and/or electrical experience.
NFPA 70E Certification.
OSHA training and certifications; employer-provided training is available.

Responsibilities

Promote safety as a core company value and support the corporate safety program throughout the project.
Assist the project team with developing project budgets, estimating production rates, preparing take-offs, and obtaining customer approval of required documents.
Receive, store, and protect project materials and equipment, including owner-furnished items, and promptly document and report shortages or damage.
Oversee the utilization and maintenance of equipment assigned to the project facility.
Manage the successful completion of installations from start to finish.
Direct and manage electrical crew activities, including timecard submission and accurate cost coding.
Coordinate underground and medium-voltage activities with the MVUG general foreman, including timecard submission and accurate cost coding.
Assist the project manager in coordinating subcontractor activities.
Track and report daily progress, notable events, and upcoming events.
Assist the project manager with weekly forecasting and look-ahead planning.
Attend customer-required meetings and communicate unresolved questions to the project manager for resolution.
Maintain overall customer satisfaction.
Coordinate and ensure successful AHJ and Quality Assurance inspections and proper documentation.
Consult with the project manager to resolve issues caused by inclement weather, emergencies, or other potential delays.
Ensure project records are accurate and adequately maintained.
Provide support and assistance to other Cinterra divisions as needed.
Demonstrate a professional demeanor and ensure project personnel act professionally.
Handle special assignments and other duties as requested by leadership.