Electrical General Foreman

Job Description

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical General Foreman to join Richmond, VA team. Who will be primarily responsible for supervising and coordinating all the workings at a job site including a crew of electricians, apprentices, and laborers. They will establish and adjust work timelines to meet the construction schedule for the project as well as organize and coordinate all project materials and equipment.

The Electrical General Foreman will ensure that all work installed is completed in accordance with the standards set forth by EIG, LLC—all work will be completed on budget, on time, and in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Instruct and train workers to install electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Coordinate with all other crafts working on a job site to ensure smooth transitions

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets specifications, contract documents, and plans for projects.
• Study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installations procedures.
• Works to establish, adjust, and maintain work sequences to meet the construction schedule for a given project.
• Orders, organizes, and coordinates all project materials and equipment.
• Conducts quality control inspections on project sites.
• Analyzes and quickly resolves any work problems that may arise in a timely manner.
• Have a clear understanding of the latest edition of the NEC.
• Demonstrates understanding and enthusiastic agreement with the vision and mission of EIG, LLC.
• Leads by example—sets, monitors, and enforces the standards of safety (IFE), and exemplary quality of work set forth by EIG, LLC.

Required Skills and Abilities  

• Ability to appropriately diagnose malfunctions in systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools and take appropriate steps to correct the problem.
• Excellent listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues. 
• Effective participation in team environment.
• Ability to contribute to a culture of safety in a construction environment.
• Proficient computer skills a plus.
• A strong desire to learn and grow as a manager of field operations, working under the supervision of the Superintendent.
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

Education and Experience   

• Experience using hand tools, small power tools, shop machines, and heavy equipment.
• Experience reading contract drawings and inspecting installation sites.
• Experience installing and mounting electronic controls, device panels, sensors, and components.
• Experience installing, assembling, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, wiring, cable, equipment, components, and devices associated with electrical equipment following drawings of electrical layouts and building plans.
• Experience testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices.
• Pass a background check, including drug test.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as Foreman/Leadman in Commercial Construction. 
• Minimum of Seven (7) years of experience as a Journeyman in the installation of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures using blueprints, schematics and sketches. 
• Journeyman’s license preferred but not required for employment.
• OSHA 30 preferred but not required for employment.

Physical Requirements

• Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying.
• Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Exposure to temperatures and varying inside conditions.
• Some travel possible.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.