Electrician General Foreman

Job Summary

Manage and supervise the planning, lay-out, installation, testing and repair of wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, motors, equipment and control systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the foremen and leadmen under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.  Work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.  Must have working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).  Should have all necessary licenses for the jurisdiction in which the work is to be performed.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain positive working relationships with client & superintendent.
2. Maintain a safe and clean work environment and assure that high quality work is being performed at all times.
3. Conduct and/or participate in all safety, quality, production and planning meetings.
4. Assure all foreman and crew evaluations/performance agreements are conducted.
5. Champion and promote a Continuous Improvement culture with all members of the crew(s).
6. Assure the accuracy of all time sheets, quantity and productivity reports.
7. Maintain and monitor the 6 and 1-week schedules, coordinate with the master schedule and be actively engaged in developing and executing work packages and task plans.
8. Adhere to and support all company policies, procedures and “The Sundt Way” with regard to the work and people you supervise.
9. Provides appropriate coaching and mentoring for crew members to help them be the best they can be.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Must have a minimum of five years (level I) and six plus years’ (level II) experience in the relevant construction market and an in-depth understanding of the trade you are supervising.
2. Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for the members of his/her crew(s).
3. Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
2. Will climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
3. Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis
4. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
6. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
7. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
8. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat,  vest, etc.)
9. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day
10. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.