Babcock Power

Craft Foreman - Electrical Services

Babcock Power$75K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Duncan, SC
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years' experience as an Electrical Foreman in industrial settings.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of NEC and electrical installation standards.
  • Strong understanding of construction methods and safety regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools, with preference for Lotus Notes familiarity.

Responsibilities

  • Enforce safety policies and lead daily safety briefings.
  • Develop and update project plans and schedules.
  • Allocate crew assignments and ensure team competency.
  • Manage tools, equipment, and material inspections.
  • Monitor schedules to maintain project momentum.
  • Control project budgets by tracking labor and material costs.
  • Act as the primary customer contact and resolve issues promptly.

Benefits

  • 100% travel requirement offers opportunities for diverse project exposure.
  • Engagement in safety and quality assurance practices enhances career reputation.
  • Opportunities for leadership in managing teams and subcontractors.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

This role owns project performance (safety, cost, quality, and schedule) and serves as the client's day-to-day point of contact while reporting results to an Area or Project Manager. This position is 100% travel.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Safety Awareness:

o Enforce all customer, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and corporate safety policies.

o Lead daily safety briefings, job-site audits, and incident investigations.

Project Planning and Execution:

o Develop and update detailed work plans, manpower forecasts, and look-ahead schedules

o Allocate crew assignments and verify craft competency.

o Lead and direct crews and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project scope and expectations.

o Secure tools, equipment, and materials; verify deliveries and inspect incoming product.

o Ensure documentation including daily reports, time entries, and permits are complete and accurate.

o Actively manage schedules to maintain project momentum and meet deadlines.

o Maintain accurate timecards, daily reports, and work permits.

Financial Management

o Apply industry best practices to minimize rework, delays, and cost overruns.

o Monitor labor hours, material usage, and change orders to control project budget.

o Collaborate with PMs and Operations for financial reporting.

Quality Control:

o Ensure all work complies with customer specifications, industry codes, and internal standards.

o Conduct inspections and enforce corrective actions when necessary.

o Coordinate with QA/QC personnel for documentation and turnover packages.

Customer Focus:

o Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for customers.

o Maintain open communication and promptly resolve issues or concerns.

o Support customer satisfaction through transparency, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Critical Thinking:

o Identify, analyze, and resolve project challenges swiftly and effectively.

o Anticipate potential obstacles and take preemptive corrective action.

o Escalate issues appropriately while maintaining forward project momentum.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

o Minimum of 5-10 years' experience as an Electrical Foreman in industrial environments.

o Deep knowledge of NEC, electrical installation standards, and construction practices.

o Strong understanding of electrical services, construction methods, and relevant safety regulations.

o Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with team members, customers, and stakeholders.

o Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams); familiarity with Lotus Notes preferred.

Physical Requirements:

o Stand/walk frequently (33%-66%).

o Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

o Occasional bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, reaching.

Work Environment:
  • Exposure to various site conditions, including extreme weather, noise, dust, and environmental hazards.
  • Irregular and extended working hours may be required, including evenings and weekends.


Mental Demands:
  • Independent decision-making under pressure.
  • Multitasking and complex planning.
  • Rapid decision-making in high-pressure environments.
  • Managing competing deadlines and shifting priorities.


Benefits

About Babcock Power

Babcock Power is a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets. They design, manufacture, and service heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), boilers, and environmental systems for power generation, refining, and petrochemical processing. Babcock Power is a subsidiary of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: BW), a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets.
Learn more about Babcock Power
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2002

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