General Foreman - Icon Electric

Kelso Industries•Tempe, AZ

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Icon Electric is the 15th largest electrical contractor in the Greater Phoenix area, known for delivering iconic performance with a team of high-performing professionals driven to succeed. We specialize in streamlining electrical system installations through innovation, precision, and a relentless commitment to quality and safety. From pre-construction planning to final execution, our team leads with communication, collaboration, and a results-driven mindset that keeps projects on time and on budget. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated General Foreman to lead field operations on high-profile commercial and industrial projects. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert on-site—coordinating crews, managing schedules, and ensuring top-tier quality and safety standards are met every step of the way. You’ll work closely with project managers, general contractors, and other trades to deliver complex electrical systems on time and within budget.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training
Electrical apprenticeship or accredited electrical training program or equivalent work experience
8-10 years of experience in the electrical construction industry
2-4 years in a leadership role on electrical construction projects, managing 10-15 electricians
OSHA 10 training is required
Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
Knowledge of safe working procedures and OSHA requirements
Familiarity with the National Electric Code requirements
Advanced understanding of electrical materials, components, equipment, systems, layouts, and methods of installation
Knowledge of construction sequence, scheduling, and trade interaction
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and written specifications
Ability to communicate installation instructions effectively to electricians
Capacity to mentor and train a team of electricians
Ability to stay calm under pressure

Responsibilities

Manages job site safety
Responsible for mentoring safe working habits
Schedules safety equipment
Identifies upcoming high-risk activities
Communicates with Safety Manager, PM, and Superintendent
Manages the day-to-day operation of a job site
Attends weekly GC coordination meetings
Reviews construction schedule for upcoming activities and coordination issues
Coordinates with other trades
Fills out a 3-week look ahead based on the construction schedule
Fills out detailed weekly plan
Schedules resources including manpower, material, equipment, and subcontractors
Orders material for the upcoming week
Delegates work assignments to leadmen and journeymen
Assists in layout and planning for electrical installation
Mentors leadmen on planning techniques
Tracks job site progress
Relays production targets to the field staff
Reviews job site progress and production targets with PM and Superintendent
Walks the project daily for quality installation
Creates issue logs daily for delegation to the crew
Accountable for a quality installation
Daily time recording
Safety documentation, including weekly safety meetings, daily pre-task plans, and lock-out tag-out procedures
Job planning documentation, such as 3-week and 1-week task plans
Daily action items/issue logs
GC coordination meeting minutes
Rolling punch list
Daily logs
Information management (RFIs, drawings, changes, submittals, schedules, and as-builds)
Documentation of all field-initiated change orders (with PM approval)