STALEY ELECTRIC - CONSTRUCTION JOB FOREMAN ELECTRICIANPosition SummaryStaley Electric is looking for an experienced Construction Job Foreman to lead electrical construction projects in the field. This role is responsible for supervising assigned electricians and apprentices, coordinating daily jobsite activities, managing manpower and materials, maintaining project schedules, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with plans, specifications, company standards, and applicable electrical codes.
The Construction Job Foreman is a working leader who sets the tone on the jobsite through communication, organization, accountability, craftsmanship, and a commitment to Staley Electric's core values.
Compensation, Benefits & Opportunities- Pay Range: $52,000-$110,000 (Based on Experience)
- Estimated Annual Benefits & Perks Value: $11,000-$32,000
- Estimated Total Compensation & Benefits Package: $63,000-$142,000 annually
Estimated Annual Benefits & Perks Value Includes:- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) options with 5% company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with Staley Electric covering at least 50% of employee medical and dental premiums
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays and PTO, with opportunities to earn additional PTO
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Financial wellness resources, including Dave Ramsey programs
- Ongoing professional training and advancement opportunities
- Employee appreciation events, merchandise, recognition, and incentive programs
- Company-provided vehicles, tools, and equipment for eligible positions
- Stable, year-round employment and a team-focused culture
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Coordination- Meet with the Project Manager before the project begins to review drawings, scope of work, specifications, submittals, material take-offs, estimated manpower hours, and project expectations.
- Review and understand project plans, specifications, blueprints, job orders, building codes, and company requirements.
- Plan new or modified electrical installations to ensure work is completed efficiently and in compliance with specifications and local electrical codes.
- Develop and maintain a project to-do list that organizes tasks in the proper sequence from start to completion.
- Maintain a two-week look-ahead schedule that identifies upcoming tasks, required manpower, needed materials, projected timelines, and backup work when conditions change.
- Communicate project milestones, time frames, deadlines, and expectations clearly to assigned team members.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Field Superintendents, contractors, and jobsite superintendents to keep projects moving forward.
- Consult the Project Manager before performing work outside the original scope or plans and complete detailed day tickets when required.
Jobsite Leadership- Supervise and coordinate assigned journeymen, apprentices, and other craft workers on the jobsite.
- Assign the right people to the right tasks based on experience, capability, project needs, and schedule requirements.
- Set clear expectations for quality, safety, productivity, start times, task completion, PPE, LOTO procedures, and daily jobsite conduct.
- Hold team members accountable for deadlines, productivity, workmanship, and company standards.
- Address and document performance issues such as tardiness, lack of productivity, improper PPE, phone use, unsafe behavior, or failure to follow company expectations.
- Recognize and praise employees when they are doing good work.
- Mentor, coach, and train apprentices and journeymen to help them grow in skill, safety, leadership, and professionalism.
- Complete honest apprentice evaluations and provide meaningful feedback that helps improve employee development.
Manpower, Productivity & Profitability- Manage manpower based on project needs, schedule, estimated hours, and actual hours used.
- Track man hours and compare estimated labor hours to actual labor hours.
- Help improve job profitability by planning work efficiently, reducing wasted time, limiting unnecessary trips, and keeping crews productive.
- Ensure team members are in their assigned work areas and ready to work by the designated start time.
- Maintain accurate daily time records for yourself and anyone assigned to your jobsite.
- Ensure proper cost codes are used when time is entered.
- Utilize company software for man-hour reporting, tool tracking, truck tracking, and project documentation as required.
Material & Equipment Management- Submit material lists before the project begins to ensure required materials are available when the job starts.
- Plan ahead and place larger, organized material orders instead of multiple small orders whenever possible.
- Ensure materials needed for the two-week look-ahead schedule are on site and ready.
- Maintain organized staging areas and ensure loose material is gathered and returned at the end of each workday.
- Track material needs, shortages, damaged materials, faulty fixtures, and project-specific equipment needs.
- Communicate with the Project Manager regarding light fixtures, gear, submittals, material questions, or substitutions.
- Maintain the assigned work truck by keeping it clean, stocked, organized, properly maintained, and free of unnecessary materials.
Safety & Quality- Enforce all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, tool policies, productivity procedures, and jobsite safety expectations.
- Ensure proper PPE and LOTO procedures are communicated and followed.
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality, accuracy, code compliance, and conformance with project specifications.
- Identify and resolve jobsite problems proactively.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and productive work environment.
- Promote a culture where problems are not hidden but addressed and solved.
Communication & Documentation- Communicate clearly and professionally with field staff, office staff, Project Managers, Field Superintendents, contractors, customers, and other trades.
- Provide regular project updates to the Project Manager and Field Superintendent.
- Document project details, changes, issues, manpower needs, material needs, delays, and corrective actions.
- Ask for help or clarification when needed.
- Maintain strong organizational habits and ensure important project information is passed along when team members leave a project, call in sick, or transition tasks to another employee.
Qualifications- Valid Journeyman Electrician License required.
- Completion of an electrical apprenticeship program preferred.
- Commercial electrical construction experience required.
- Experience leading electricians and apprentices on new construction, remodel, or commercial/industrial projects preferred.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, plans, specifications, codes, materials, tools, and industry standards.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications, submittals, technical drawings, and project documents.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage schedules, manpower, materials, job costing, and project documentation.
- Must demonstrate integrity, accountability, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must meet company standards for background check, drug screening, and driving requirements.
Physical RequirementsThis position requires the ability to:
- Work with hands skillfully and safely.
- Reach, handle, grasp, bend, crouch, climb, and work in small or confined areas.
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolds, lifts, rooftops, and other elevated work areas.
- See clearly, distinguish colors, and identify detail in drawings, plans, materials, wiring, and equipment.
- Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Use hand tools, power tools, ladders, benders, fish tape, and other electrical construction equipment.
- Work in active construction environments with changing conditions.
Core Values & Culture ExpectationsThe Construction Job Foreman is expected to lead according to Staley Electric's core values:
- Stewardship
- Trust
- Agility
- Loyalty
- Excellence
- Yes! Attitude
Foremen are leaders in the company and are expected to act, speak, solve problems, and lead in a way that contributes to a positive culture, consistent company profitability, and Staley Electric's goal of being the best electrical contractor in the State of Arkansas.
At Staley Electric, we do not hide problems - we solve them. We work together, communicate clearly, and row in the same direction.
Safety-Sensitive Position
As an electrical company, all work performed is recognized by Act 593 of 2017 as safety-sensitive. Employees in this position are subject to random drug screening, and the use of performance-altering substances is prohibited and may result in termination.
