Licensed Electrical Foreman – New Residential Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and licensed Electrical Foreman to oversee the production, installation, and field operations for our high-volume, new residential construction projects. In this role, you will be responsible for leading field crews and subcontractors, managing material workflows, ensuring strict adherence to the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Arkansas state amendments, and maintaining rapid production schedules without sacrificing quality or safety.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership capabilities, a background in fast-paced residential tract or custom home production, and holds an active Arkansas Residential Electrical Journeyman license (or higher).

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Production Management

Oversee Field Operations: Manage day-to-day electrical installation operations across multiple residential job sites, ensuring production schedules and milestones are consistently met.
Crew & Subcontractor Supervision: Direct, schedule, and evaluate the work of apprentice electricians, journeymen, and subcontracted labor.
Workflow Sequencing: Efficiently coordinate rough-in, trim-out, and final fixtures phases to align with overall homebuilding timelines and other mechanical trades.
Quality Control: Conduct routine quality inspections of all rough-ins, services, panels, and trim installations to eliminate deficiencies before municipal inspections.
Builder Relations: Maintain strong communication and relationships with builders and general contractors.

Compliance & Safety

Code Enforcement: Ensure all residential electrical installations strictly comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners rules.
Inspections: Coordinate directly with local municipal inspectors to secure prompt approvals and address any field updates immediately.
Safety Leadership: Enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies on-site, conducting regular safety toolbox talks and ensuring proper PPE compliance.

Materials & Logistics

Inventory & Requisition: Anticipate material needs, manage material takeoffs, and orchestrate the timely delivery of fixtures, wire, panels, and devices to minimize down-time.
Waste Mitigation: Track material utilization on-site to reduce waste and ensure production stays within budget parameters.

Qualifications & Experience

Licensure: Must hold a current, active Arkansas Residential Electrical Journeyman (or Residential Master / Master Electrician) license in good standing.
Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in residential electrical installation, with at least 2 years in a supervisory, foreman, or superintendent role specifically handling new construction production.
Technical Skills: Proficient in reading and interpreting residential blueprints, floor plans, schematics, and structural layouts. Utilize both Kimbel Software and Builder Software for scheduling, communication, material updates and change orders.
Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, clear communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to handle high-volume project workloads.
Logistics: Valid Arkansas driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Pre-Employment Screening: Drug Test and DOT Physical

Core Physical Requirements

Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects, typically up to 50–75 lbs independently
Mobility and Agility: Capacity to perform physically demanding tasks such as climbing ladders, crawling into tight spaces (like crawlspaces or attics), and kneeling or crouching for extended periods
Manual Dexterity: Strong hand-eye coordination and the ability to handle small tools and components with precision
Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for the duration of an 8–12 hour shift, often in varying weather conditions or non-climate-controlled environments

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This position is a safety sensitive position.

Why work for Kimbel Mechanical?

Kimbel Mechanical Systems, LLC is Arkansas' largest mechanical contractor performing work nationwide. We perform all phases of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work on projects such as single-family homes, apartments, condominiums, hotels, and student housing. Kimbel offers employees year-round employment, top pay, and great benefits with opportunities for professional growth, and much more. At Kimbel, your career is our priority. With a structured Career Path laid out in front of you the day you walk in the door, Kimbel dedicates its commitment and resources to ensure you reach your career goals.

Upon hire, PTO hours are added to your PTO account

Health coverage: Choose either PPO or HDHP plan

Dental and vision coverage

Basic Life Insurance provided by Kimbel, additional voluntary life insurance policies available

Short-term disability policy. At your one year anniversary Kimbel automatically enrolls employees in the company-paid short term and long-term disability policies at no cost.

Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness

Secure Save Emergency Savings Fund

401(k) retirement plan with a match

Seven paid holidays, two paid volunteer days per calendar year

2 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid birth recovery leave

First 6 months of diapers and wipes provided by Kimbel for newborns

For Eligible Field and Warehouse Employees, $150 Red Wing or Ariat/Crew or Cavender's Boot Voucher to purchase new boots every 2 years

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