Electrical Foreman

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Laws Electric, an industry leader in electrical contracting.

If you can take a set of plans, organize a crew, and keep a commercial electrical project moving without someone looking over your shoulder, Laws Electric wants to hear from you.

What's in it for You?

• $45-$50 per hour starting pay, with the potential for higher compensation based on experience
• Full-time position
• Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• 4-day work week with 3-day weekends
• Occasional overtime opportunities
• Potential on-call work in the future as staffing allows
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available after 90 days
• Retirement plan available after 90 days
• PTO begins after your first year, starting at 1 week and increasing by 1 week each year up to 3 weeks
• Opportunity to lead substantial commercial electrical projects
• Potential to take on additional project coordination and management responsibilities as the company grows

Why You'll Love It Here

• You'll be trusted to run your projects and make decisions in the field
• You'll work directly with company leadership instead of getting buried under layers of management
• Your experience matters here, especially when it comes to planning work, solving field problems, and leading a productive crew
• You'll have the opportunity to develop electricians and apprentices while maintaining high standards for safety and workmanship
• Projects include commercial new construction, renovations, service upgrades, lighting, electrical distribution, circuitry, and network cabling
• As Laws Electric grows its commercial operation, there is room for experienced field leaders to take on more responsibility

Your New Role

• This is a field-based Commercial Electrical Foreman position supporting projects throughout the Greater Kalamazoo and West Michigan service area. Laws Electric is based in Plainwell, MI, and foremen travel to job sites across the service territory.
• Lead commercial electrical projects from plans and layout through completion
• Supervise and provide day-to-day direction to journeyman electricians and apprentices
• Plan daily and weekly work to keep projects on schedule
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Determine manpower needs based on schedules, project priorities, and upcoming work
• Plan ahead for materials, tools, and electrical equipment to minimize jobsite delays
• Assign work based on project needs and crew capabilities
• Track labor productivity, workmanship, quality, and project progress
• Install and oversee commercial electrical systems, including panels, distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting, dedicated equipment circuits, service upgrades, and network cabling
• Troubleshoot field issues and make practical decisions that keep work moving
• Ensure installations comply with applicable electrical codes, project specifications, and safety requirements
• Coordinate work with management, general contractors, project stakeholders, and other trades
• Communicate manpower needs, material requirements, scheduling concerns, project progress, and field issues to management
• Train and support electricians and apprentices while maintaining crew productivity
• Maintain an organized, professional, and safe jobsite
• Take responsibility for the quality and completion of assigned projects

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• Valid Journeyman Electrician license
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• 8+ years of electrical experience
• Previous experience leading an electrical crew and managing projects in the field
• Strong commercial electrical construction experience
• Ability to independently run commercial electrical projects and crews
• Working knowledge of commercial electrical systems, panels, distribution, branch circuits, fixtures, and lighting
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Experience planning manpower, materials, equipment, and daily field activities
• Ability to track project schedules, labor productivity, workmanship, and quality
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and field problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, other trades, and project stakeholders
• Strong organization, time management, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to train, delegate work to, and provide clear direction to electricians and apprentices
• Ability to work independently and make sound field decisions
• Strong commitment to electrical safety, code compliance, and quality workmanship
• Ability to satisfy Laws Electric's applicable pre-employment requirements

Laws Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #green