Foreman / Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

Foreman / Journeyman Electrician

Location: Valdosta, GA (Home Base) — Field-based across commercial job sites in AL, GA, and SC

Schedule: Full-Time, minimum 40 hours/week with overtime as needed (crews average ~50 hours/week)

Pay: $28–$32/hour based on experience, plus overtime

Company Summary

We are a commercial electrical contractor serving the Southeast, delivering high-quality electrical work on new-construction and remodel projects. We run our jobs the right way: a skilled foreman anchored on each project, accurate planning, and clean, code-compliant installations that pass inspection the first time. We believe the people running the work in the field are the backbone of the business — not just labor, but trusted leaders. If you take pride in doing the job right, leading a crew well, and being the person the Superintendent counts on, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The Foreman / Journeyman Electrician leads electrical work in the field on commercial new-construction and remodel projects. You will read and interpret commercial blueprints, schedule the work directly with the Superintendent, order the materials needed to keep the job moving, and supervise a small crew of two to four. This role demands technical mastery, strong leadership, and a commitment to delivering safe, code-compliant work on schedule — every job, every time.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

1. Lead electrical work on commercial new-construction and remodel/renovation projects, staying anchored on one project at a time.
2. Read and interpret commercial blueprints and execute the work to specification and code.
3. Schedule and sequence work directly with the Superintendent to keep the project on track.
4. Plan ahead and order the materials needed for upcoming work so the crew is never waiting on parts.
5. Supervise and direct a crew of two to four — typically a Level 1 electrician and apprentices.
6. Keep a daily job log documenting crew, progress, materials, and any issues.
7. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized job site in line with company and OSHA standards.
8. Troubleshoot field issues and make sound on-site decisions to keep work moving.
9. Ensure all work passes inspection and meets quality standards before sign-off.
10. Mentor apprentices and reinforce safe, correct work habits across the crew.

What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months)

• Running your assigned project independently — on schedule, on budget, and to code.
• Work that passes inspection the first time, with no rework or callbacks.
• A productive crew that is developing and growing under your direction.
• A Superintendent who trusts you to manage your scope without hand-holding.
• Accurate daily logs and forward material planning that keep the job moving.
• Upholding our standard — safe, clean, code-compliant work with no shortcuts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on commercial electrical experience.
• Able to read and interpret commercial blueprints independently.
• Able to schedule work and order the materials needed to complete it.
• Proven ability to supervise a small crew of two to four people.
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC and commercial electrical code.
• Reliable and willing to travel across AL, GA, and SC and attend one week of onsite training.
• Journeyman electrician license or certification is a plus.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and professional pride.
• Able to work productively at a steady pace in a team-oriented environment.
• Valid drivers license and clean MVR
• US Citizen or valid work permit

Travel & Schedule

This is a field-based role operating out of our Valdosta, GA office. Here's what a typical week looks like:

• Home Base: Valdosta, GA — all travel originates and returns here
• Schedule: Monday–Friday (current schedule runs Mon–Thu with extended hours; Fri–Sun off)
• Weekly Rhythm: Pick up your company vehicle at our Valdosta office Monday morning, depart to the project site, and return Thursday or Friday — repeat for the duration of the project
• Company Vehicle: Provided for all work-related travel; stored at the office over the weekend
• Project Length: 8–12 weeks depending on scope (restaurant builds ~8 weeks; truck projects ~12 weeks)
• Per Diem: $100/person/day (food & incidentals) for any project located more than 1.5 hours from Valdosta; minimum 6 hours worked on a given day to qualify