Custom Lead Residential Electrician

Lead Custom Residential Electrician Job Description

Work Hours

Monday - Friday

6:15am - 5:00pm

Saturday and Sunday (if seasonal workload requires or behind on job walks)

Position Overview:

The Lead Custom Residential Electrician is responsible for oversight on-site electrical installations for luxury high-end custom homes, extensive renovations, and complex residential projects. Beyond executing high-level electrical technical work, this role serves as the field job lead—directing apprentices and helpers, managing daily workflow, enforcing safety and NEC compliance, and serving as the main point of contact for General Contractors and homeowners.

Core Responsibilities & Job Duties

1. Job Site Leadership & Job Management

• Daily Workflow Execution: Review blueprints, electrical schematics, and lighting control specs; map out daily task lists for the crew to keep projects on schedule and within labor budgets.
• On-Site Coordination: Serve as the primary field representative with General Contractors, architects, interior designers, and sub-trades to coordinate rough-in and trim-out timing.
• Material & Inventory Control: Audit job site inventory weekly, anticipate upcoming material needs, and submit precise material orders to prevent work stoppages.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct pre-inspection walk-throughs prior to local building authority inspections (Rough-In, Service, and Final) to guarantee zero-fail outcomes.

2. Custom Electrical & Technical Execution

• Complex Rough-In & Trim: Install high-end architectural fixtures, concealed LED strip channels, landscape lighting systems, generators, and 200A–400A+ residential service panels.
• Smart Home & Automation Systems: Wire and program residential automation networks, custom lighting control panels (e.g., Lutron Homeworks, Control4, Crestron), motorized shades, and EV charging infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting & Modifications: Diagnose complex circuit issues, plan non-destructive retrofits in completed spaces, and make real-time design adaptations to suit custom field conditions.

3. Apprentice & Helper Leadership

• Task Delegation: Assign clear, skill-appropriate daily assignments to apprentices/helpers while setting measurable productivity targets.
• Technical Instruction & Mentorship: Teach correct installation techniques (e.g., precise box placement, clean wire routing, panel makeup, and proper tool safety).
• Quality Verification: Inspect all work performed by apprentices/helpers before enclosure or energization to ensure alignment with company standards and NEC requirements.
• Performance Evaluation: Provide regular performance feedback, identify skill gaps, and mentor entry-level staff toward journeyman licensure.

Core Responsibilities Breakdown