Electrical General Foreman

Ensure safety of team members and customers. Manage staff to achieve project deadlines, quality, and budget. Work closely with customers and team to maximize customer satisfaction. Maximize team effectiveness through efficient scheduling, keeping the team focused and delivering the highest quality.
HIGH PAYOFF ACTIVITES
Ensure Safety of Team Members and Customers
Make safety a priority in work-related decisions.
Identify and address safety violations. Use as a teaching tool.
Identify and address hazardous conditions on the job. Maintain a clean and organized jobsite.
Manage Staff to Achieve Project Budget
Ensure predesign is collaborated with field crews for correct installations to reduce rework.
Coach / support material orders, gear and fixture releases to arrive in accordance with 4-week task planning schedule.
Daily review of completed task and units installed in accordance with production rates and 4-week schedule, as implemented by the project foreman e.g. weekly cost codes production units and hrs.
Support foreman with review of submittal packages to ensure correct planning for rough and trim.
Support foreman through pre-construction meeting with project manager and superintendent.
Review job plans / specs with Foreman, project manager and superintendent, i.e. job lay-out, equipment and manpower.
Ensure change order (COR) information gets to project manager by end of shift, and only proceed with written project manager approval (K2)
Manage Staff to Achieve Project Quality Control & Assurance
Ensure all installations follow K2 standards.
Ensure foreman is utilizing prefab to meet company minimum utilization standards.
Evaluate foreman skill sets for coaching needs, participate in performance discussions with foreman
Develop installation crews to maximize installation efficiency and minimize quality control mistakes.
Verify foreman is tracking requirements for quality, timeliness, and code, per Architect/Designer & AHJ.
Ensure installation matches request for information (RFI) responses, SKE directives and delta revisions
Maximize Customer Satisfaction and Project Deadlines
Identify general contractors’ major tasks for next week, i.e. 7 day look ahead and coach foreman for utilization.
review crew and sub crew list weekly for major tasks using K2 current 4 week schedule and whiteboard process ensure foreman understanding and utilization of process.
review 4 week schedule with general contractor and other trades and advise / document of conflicts immediately
Support prefab utilization to increase consistency and reduce field specific labor needs.
Coach RFI process to ensure best outcome for the project and K2.
Maintain clear friendly relationships with outward entities: inspectors, clients, employees, future clients.
Maximize Team Efficiency
Clarify directives of product install based on engineered drawings and internal design.
Audit foreman processes - identify new and old efficiencies and relay suggested changes for improvement.
complete 40 hours continuing education related to leadership and track certificates with a minimum of 8 in verbal communication, and 8 in written communication
Coach foreman on leadership qualities in accordance with K2 culture.
OTHER TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Timely submission of misc. paperwork to Administrative team members
Coordination with HR on items related to crew members on your site
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
Proficient computer skills, MS office, PlanGrid, DocuSign, Electronic scheduling, & must have good command of the English language - verbal and written
Must have good trade & NEC knowledge
Must be mechanically inclined
Team player with good customer and people skills
Ability to read blueprints and other technical materials, both hard copy and electronic
Ability to use and train hand tools and power tools proficiently.
Proficient in the use and training of test meters and other diagnostic equipment
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be proficient training & bending conduit ½” – 2”
Skilled and proficient at training & running conduit ½” – 4”
Able to inspect and couch the setting of switchgear, panels & other distribution equipment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent required
At least 5 years of commercial electrical experience
Completion of a formal apprenticeship preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach over head – all for extended periods of time
Must be willing to work both indoors and out at all times of the year
Able to Climb ladders (all types) and work from scaffolds and lifts.
Ability to lift and/or carry up to 51 pounds unassisted