Electrician Foreman

Kiewit•Abilene, TX

About The Position

The Electrician Foreman leads and manages crew members’ daily activities and production in accordance with project timelines, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The foreman provides training on proper safety and operational procedures and may work with or supervise other crafts as appropriate to their training and skills and as requested by project supervision. The role involves organizing people, equipment, tools, and materials to support safe, efficient, and timely project construction; maintaining equipment and accurate work records; and helping plan crew schedules and work sequences. The foreman is accountable for timely completion of assignments within estimated costs, quality workmanship, crew safety, and compliance with company policies and applicable safety rules. The role also includes communicating work plans and safety concerns and conducting toolbox meetings.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of the 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 man-hour 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.
Able to meet all physical requirements.
Must have all required tools.
Able to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces, which may exceed 200 feet.
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload.
May require a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and organize people, equipment, tools, and materials to promote safe, efficient, and timely project construction.
Ensure construction equipment is operated and maintained correctly.
Maintain accurate records, including job quantities, productivity rates, timesheets, and daily management reports.
May assist in developing a weekly schedule and carrying out the sequence of activities for the assigned crew.
Complete work assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship or product.
Be responsible for 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 the foreman’s supervision.
Provide training in proper safety and operational procedures.
Work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules; perform other duties as required.