Electrical Foreman

SCOPE OF WORK                                                                                                                                          

Ability to lead and perform installations, alterations, additions, and/or repairs of electrical systems, conductors, and associated materials and equipment within the residential, commercial, and industrial electrical industry.

Responsible for the on-site management and safety of assigned construction tasks and projects and assigned field personnel to ensure the project is completed within established budget, time and quality standards while following standard operating procedures, and adhering to all NEC state and local codes. Coordinates field installations and project close-outs, as well as develops and maintains customer/client relationships.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Uses Gaylor Values as tools to carry out all job responsibilities

Understands and complies with Company and job safety requirements (O.S.H.A.) and enforces crew to do the same

Communicates importance of proper interpretation and enforcement of Gaylor policies and guidelines

Understands and enforces compliance with NEC, state, and local codes

Understands and can perform or demonstrate all Journeyperson skills

Possesses technical knowledge, safety knowledge, and ability to work with live/energized parts

Demonstrates and enforces proper use and safe handling of tools, equipment, and materials

Clearly understands the scope of work, including the responsibilities of other trades at site

Possesses knowledge of blueprints, shop drawings, and ability to visualize completed work prior to installation

Collaborates with field personnel and support staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates acceptable Company work practices that can be emulated by fellow employees

Cultivates a working relationship with managers, supervisors, fellow employees, and customers/clients encouraging a cooperative environment

Works with supervisor in personnel alignment and scheduling tasks to facilitate weekly action plans to meet project deadlines while meeting Company quality standards

Effectively oversees, directs, and develops an assigned team of 1-6 Helpers, Apprentices, and/or Journeypersons in proper work practices

Conducts meetings and huddles with assigned crew to meet project objectives and schedules

Ensures crew reports to assigned job site location on time, as directed

Assigns field employees to project tasks based upon individual’s ability and experience

Assists employees in identifying, analyzing, and resolving existing or anticipated obstacles

Leads, motivates, coaches, and develops assigned employees by giving frequent honest feedback

Resolves conflicts related to construction of the project as well as personnel difficulties

Monitors and orders materials, tools, and equipment

Ensures crew maintains and properly stores tools, materials, and equipment to maintain clean and a neat work area

Obtains supervisor’s approval prior to crew installation of requested change orders

Completes routine daily inspections of equipment and work areas to verify accurate and timely installations

Completes and documents regular safety inspections

Reports accidents or incidents to the Supervisor in a timely manner, per Company policy

Utilizes and maintains accurate project documentation (i.e. time sheets, progress reports, daily logs, etc.)

May interact with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and others associated with project activities

Other duties, as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

May require working in all elements (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.) depending on job location and/or time of year

Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (port-o-lets)

Must have required hand tools at all times while at work site (waist tool belts can weigh up to 30 lbs.)

Must be able to work scheduled hours as well as overtime, as required, on short notice

Must be able to work in noisy environments

Must be able to remain calm in times of heightened emotional situations

Must work well with others as a member of a team to complete tasks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (i.e., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility vest, safety harness, etc.) when required

Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time

Ability to lift loads of up to 51 lbs.

Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers

Ability to climb and use ladders and scaffolding of all types for extended periods of time

Possess good vision/hearing (normal or corrected)

Ability to make transition from designated employee parking areas to construction areas and be able to gain access to all levels of building/structure, even if only means of access is by OSHA approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but deemed safe for use

Ability to work while constantly moving

Ability to reach and stretch to position equipment, fixtures, etc. while maintaining balance

Ability to use both hands simultaneously for tying knots and for proper use of power equipment

Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring

Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits

EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalency, preferred

EXPERIENCE

Accredited Apprenticeship Program completion or six years on the job electrical experience required

Journeyman License requirement in states, locales, or projects, as required