Electrical Foreman

Encore Electric, Inc. is a licensed Colorado Electrical Contractor with consistent work. Come work for a reputable contractor that will keep you busy! Overview The Electrical Foreman supervises Apprentices and Journeymen, taking ultimate accountability for a project or subset of a project. The Electrical Foreman directs the tasks of Journeymen and Apprentice electricians and participates in residential, commercial, industrial, and electrical construction and service work. Compensation $45.00 - $50.00 per hour, depending on experience. Hours: 40+ hours per week (schedules vary depending on job site). Perks: leadership opportunities, stable work, job site incentive pay, benefits, and more! Responsibilities Leadership Supervise the Foreman, Journeymen, and Apprentices actively presenting leadership skills at the highest level Supervise crews installing raceways, pulling wire, and mounting equipment, training apprentices and journeymen to do the same Act as the go‑to person in the field Establish, maintain, promote, and participate in Encore’s mentoring program Train, develop, mentor, and coach upcoming various levels of future supervision Motivate crew and project, keeping morale up on projects Communicate goals for the job site to employees working at all levels of Encore Electric, Inc. using the tell‑back procedure Promote continuing education Layout and organize assigned tasks for apprentices and journeymen Lead by example Process Improvement Engage and help to develop new Encore standards and processes and hold others accountable for them Help to develop phase codes for the project Take accountability and responsibility for safety, quality control, and productivity in the area, ensuring employees do it safely, do it right, then work on speed and other projects Catch and correct errors Ensure employees follow policies and procedures, by: Enforcing company cell phone usage Taking accountability for counseling and correcting employees acting as a witness and raising the flag when something isn’t right Ensuring employees work safely wearing all proper Personal Protective Equipment Ensure the crew has adequate tools, materials, craftsmen, and labor force Maintain a secondary and in some cases third plan Take daily accountability of project/crews and stages of project progress Find and avoid potential crises/fixing problems when necessary Serve as a frontline field representative Educate others as to basic building codes and life safety Track material and purchase orders Communicate and coordinate with other trades for the project Orient employees to safety, logistics, and scope on the job site Review rigging plans for equipment Perform take‑offs May perform hot work if qualified and trained with all necessary precautions in place Take accountability for continuing education including: Level of foremanship classes Keeping up with changing technology Keeping up with the national electrical code OSHA 30 Customer Service Act proactively with customer and design team and value engineering and constructability Read and understand Request for Information, Job Labor Production Report Preplan the project to stay at least two weeks ahead of the crew ensuring the work and material are available for the crew, including: Ordering material and tools for the job site, ensuring preplanning has been done Acting conscientiously about costs Ordering prefab for job site Keeping a daily to‑do list Understanding the abilities of the crew Scheduling and accurately man loads crew communicating with other foremen Efficiently and proactively identify long‑range milestones and short‑range goals Prioritize according to the needs of the project and the customer Update and maintain accurate as‑built drawings and panel schedules for assigned tasks Create punch list for crew and follows up to ensure it is completed Effectively communicate and define employee’s role with them on the project, ensuring employee understands how they fit into the overall job and how the foreman wants their work done, by: Communicating proactively with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Proactively pushes the job Communicating the big picture to customers and employees Effectively communicates with superiors Abide by specifications, value engineering, and contract documents for installations General Familiar with all phases of the construction project Participate and take notes in meetings Constantly carry a writing instrument and notepad Walk jobs and: Provide feedback to Foreman, Project Manager, Board of Directors, or Director of Project Resources as needed Provide job walk report Evaluate project Assigned to other projects determined to have high risks Perform daily huddles (i.e., up and coming tasks) Write and track intelligent Request for Information sheets Accountable for daily logs for his area, providing input and communicating with immediate supervisor Read and understand contract documents for the project Develop meeting agenda/run meeting Operate computer including email, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software Use electrical formulas to figure out pipe fill, device, and panel size, and disconnect Read and understand basic blueprints Establish material handling required for the job Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor Take accountability for a neat and clean work area Other duties as may be assigned Knowledge of The construction process from scheduling to manpower to the labor, materials, and equipment required for installation Constructability and the construction process Electrical construction to manage costs Electrical estimates to review costs Algebra and geometry Statistics Physical Requirements Driving Climbing Lifting, floor to chest (up to 50lb) Lifting, floor to waist (up to 50lb) Lifting, waist to overhead (up to 30lb each arm) Carrying (up to 50lb) Standing Stooping Vision acuity (near, far, and without color deficiencies) Walking Kneeling Trimming (final installation of electrical devices) Pushing (up to 100lb) Pulling (up to 100lb) Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent is required A degree in a related field is preferred Four years of apprenticeship training or three years of apprenticeship training with a two‑year degree from technical college is required One year of experience as a leadman and a Journeyman Wireman’s license from the State of Colorado is required Demonstrated leadership skills are required Completion of Leadership Level I Leadership (Supervision) is preferred Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee‑matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice. Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in‑house training program. This position is eligible for a cell phone allowance and short‑term incentive program. Applications will close on July 1, 2026 or once role has been filled. Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr