Electrical Foreman

Electrical ForemanWe are hiring an Electrical Foreman to work with us in the Salt Lake City area on large-scale commercial projects. The Electrical Foreman supervises apprentices and journeymen, taking ultimate accountability for project or subset of project. The Electrical Foreman directs the tasks of journeymen and apprentice electricians and participates in residential/commercial/industrial/electrical construction and service work.Compensation: competitive hourly rate + eligibility for overtime + annual merit increases based on performanceHours: 40 hours, Monday - Friday (schedule subject to change)Perks: opportunity for growth, long-term work, stability, a great team to work with, full benefits, in-house training, & moreGeneral ResponsibilitiesWorks with a commitment to safetyUpholds the core values of Encore ElectricActs as a professional and uses basic work ethicsComes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and toolsKeeps work area cleanInstalls quality work in a neat and workmanship like mannerTreats tools with respectWorks and climbs on ladders, lifts, and elevated platformsIdentifies electrical parts and componentsPerform strenuous physical work i.e., digging, kneeling, shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, climbingKeeps up with changing technologyKeeps up with the national electrical codeWears tools at all required timesWork in all weather conditionsSpecific ResponsibilitiesLeadership: Supervise foreman, journeymen, and apprentices actively presenting leadership skills at the highest levelSupervise crews installing raceways, pulling wire, and mounting equipment, training apprentices and journeymen to do the sameAct as the go-to person in the fieldEstablish, maintain, promote and participate in Encore's mentoring programTrain, develop, mentor and coach up and coming various levels of future supervisionMotivate crew and project, keeping morale up on projectsCommunicate goals for the job site to employees working at all levels of Encore Electric, Inc. using the tell-back procedurePromote continuing educationLayout and organizes assigned tasks for apprentices and journeymenLead by exampleProcess Improvement: Engage and help to develop new Encore standards and processes and hold others accountable for themParticipate in Foremen meetingsRisk Management: Take accountability and responsibility for safety, quality control, and productivity in his/her area ensuring employees do it safely, do it right, then work on speed and other projectsCatch and correct errorsEnsure employees follow policies and procedures, by:Enforcing company cell phone usageTaking accountability for counseling and correcting employees acting as a witness and raising the flag when something isn't rightEnsuring employees work safely wearing all proper Personal Protective EquipmentEnsure the crew has adequate tools, materials, craftsmen, and labor forceMaintain a secondary and in some cases third planTake daily accountability of project/crews and stages of project progressFind and avoid potential crises/fixing problems when necessaryServe as a frontline field representativeEducate others as to basic building codes and life safetyTrack material and purchase ordersCommunicate and coordinate with other trades for the projectOrientate employees to safety, logistics, and scope on the job siteReview rigging plans for equipmentPerform take-offsMay perform hot work if qualified and trained with all necessary precautions in placeTake accountability for their continuing education including:Level of foremanship classesKeeping up with changing technologyKeeping up with the national electrical codeOSHA 30Customer Service: Act proactively with customer and design team and value engineering and constructabilityRead and understand Request for Information, Job Labor Production ReportPreplan 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 doneActing conscientiously about costsOrdering prefab for job siteKeeping a daily to-do listUnderstanding the abilities of the crewScheduling and accurately man loads crew communicating with other foremenEfficiently and proactively identify long-range milestones and short-range goalsPrioritize according to the needs of the project and the customerUpdate and maintain accurate as-built drawings and panel schedules for their assigned taskCreate punch list for crew and follows up to ensure it is completedEffectively 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 jobCommunicating the big picture to customers and employeesEffectively communicates with superiorsAbide by specifications, value engineering, and contract documents for installationsGeneral: Familiar with all phases of the construction projectParticipate and take notes in meetingsConstantly carry a writing instrument and notepadWalk jobs and:Provide feedback to Foreman, Project Manager, Board of Directors, or Director of Project Resources as neededProvide job walk reportEvaluate projectAssigned to other projects determined to have high risksPerform daily huddles (i.e., up and coming tasks)Write and track intelligent Request for Information sheetsAccountable for daily logs for his area, providing input and communicating with immediate supervisorRead and understand contract documents for the projectDevelop meeting agenda/run meetingOperate computer including email, Microsoft Office, and scheduling softwareUse electrical formulas to figure out pipe fill, device, and panel size, and disconnectRead and understand basic blueprintsEstablish material handling required for the jobPerform duties as assigned by the supervisorTake accountability for a neat and clean work areaOther duties as may be assignedKnowledge of:The construction process from scheduling to manpower to the labor, materials, and equipment required for installationConstructability and the construction processElectrical construction to manage costsElectrical estimates to review costsAlgebra and geometryStatisticsFinancial mathPhysical RequirementsA functional physical is required to be completed and passed before work can be performed in all field positions. The physical requirements can often be completed repetitively and for extended periods. These requirements include:DrivingSittingClimbingLifting, floor to chest (up to 50lbs)Lifting, floor to waist (up to 50lbs)Lifting, waist to overhead (up to 30lbs each arm)Carrying (up to 50lbs)StandingStoopingVision acuity (near, far, and without color deficiencies)WalkingKneeling