Electrical Foreman - Commercial Construction

Progressive Communications is seeking an experienced high-voltage electrician with 10+ years of electrical construction experience and a minimum of 2 years in a foreman or field leadership role.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS (MANDATORY)

• DO NOT APPLY if you DO NOT HAVE:
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Your own insured vehicle
  • Active auto insurance

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction Field Leadership & Crew Management

• Supervise, direct, and support journeymen, apprentices, and helpers
• Assign daily tasks, manage manpower, and adjust crew sequencing to meet production goals
• Mentor apprentices and junior electricians; promote accountability and skill development
• Enforce company policies, jobsite rules, and professional conduct
• Support corrective or disciplinary actions, when necessary, in coordination with project leadership

Work Planning & Execution for New Construction

• Plan and layout work based on drawings, specifications, and field conditions
• Coordinate electrical activities to prevent conflicts with other trades
• Lead daily huddles, stretch-and-flex, and task planning meetings
• Track progress and drive completion of schedule milestones
• Identify and resolve field issues proactively to prevent delays or rework

High Voltage Technical Oversight (Commercial Electrical Systems)

• Oversee installation of commercial electrical systems including:
  • EMT, rigid, and PVC conduit
  • Switchgear, panelboards, and transformers
  • Lighting and lighting control systems
  • Fire alarm systems (as applicable)
  • Branch circuitry, feeders, grounding, and bonding
  • Underground, rough-in, trim, and finish work
• Ensure all installations comply with NEC, project specifications, and quality standards
• Support inspections, testing, punch lists, and final closeout activities

Safety Leadership

• Support Safety Manager to enforce all OSHA, site-specific, and company safety policies
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning, and daily safety briefings
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately
• Report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns per company procedures

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the on-site electrical point of contact with GCs, inspectors, and other trades
• Communicate manpower needs, progress updates, and field issues to project leadership
• Coordinate inspections, shutdowns, and critical path activities
• Support RFIs, field clarifications, and as-built documentation

Materials, Tools & Productivity

• Forecast material needs and coordinate deliveries to maintain workflow
• Ensure tools, equipment, and lifts are available and used safely
• Monitor labor productivity and support labor-hour targets
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsite conditions

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete daily reports, timecards, manpower tracking, and progress documentation
• Assist with punch lists, quality control checks, and project closeout

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (trade school or apprenticeship preferred)
• 10+ years of commercial electrical construction experience
• 2+ years experience as a Foreman or Lead Electrician on commercial projects
• Strong knowledge of NEC, commercial electrical systems, and jobsite safety
• Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, one-lines, and schematics
• Experience coordinating with General Contractors and other trade foremen
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Valid driver’s license (required)
• Personal vehicle with active auto insurance (required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work from ladders, lifts, and elevated positions
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching
• Repetitive hand movements and strong grip strength
• Visual acuity sufficient to distinguish wire colors and perform detailed electrical work