Lead Commercial Electrician

Lead Electrician

Take Ownership. Drive Results. Lead the Best. If you're an Experienced Commercial Electrician ready to step into or excel in a lead role with steady work and a crew that actually backs you up, we want to talk to you. We aren't looking for a foreman to sit in a trailer and push paper. We're looking for a Lead Electrician who stays on the tools, can read blueprints, leads from the front, and settles for nothing less than getting the job done correctly.

The Role You'll be the go-to expert on-site working alongside your crew to ensure every wire is pulled to code and every deadline is met. You'll lead by example, maintaining the highest standards of the trade while keeping the project moving forward efficiently.

Lead Electrician Responsibilities:

• Command the Site: Maintain total NEC compliance across all projects.
• Lead by Example: Direct and mentor a team of 2–4 electricians, assigning tasks and maintaining high-quality output while remaining active on the install.
• Master the Plans: Interpret complex blueprints and schematics to plan layouts and execute flawless installations.
• Keep the Pace: Keep the project moving; identify potential technical bottlenecks and solve them before they cause a delay.
• Operational Excellence: Manage the installation and repair of heavy-duty commercial and industrial systems.
• Trade Coordination: Act as the primary technical link between project managers and other trades to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Technical Guidance: Provide expert troubleshooting and "on-the-tools" direction to your team.

What You Need to Win:

Proven Track Record: Solid experience as a Lead or Senior Journeyman in commercial/industrial settings. Leadership Grit: Strong communication skills and the ability to manage people, priorities, and schedules without losing sight of the craft. Technical Expertise: Advanced understanding of electrical systems, blueprint reading, and the National Electrical Code. Safety First: An unwavering commitment to quality workmanship and a safe, organized job site.

Pay Range: $35.00/hr. – $40.00/hr. (Based on experience)

Now in our 4th decade, Resource Options, Inc. ("ROI") partners with Design, Construction, Environmental, and Real Estate professionals to help them identify great opportunities within their area of expertise. With offices throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, ROI seeks candidates interested in rewarding careers with companies serving the natural and built environments. If you value an honest day's work and take pride in what you do, we want to work with you. Come join our team! ROI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. ROI intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our employees and our clients; as such you may be required to take a pre-employment drug screen before beginning employment.