Burns & McDonnell

General Foreman, Electrical (Leroy, AL)

Burns & McDonnell • $92K — $110K *
Leroy, AL 36548In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of electrical experience in a supervisory role
  • Valid driver's license as per company policy
  • Successful completion of Burns and McDonnell assessment program

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise electrical and instrumentation teams effectively
  • Develop strategic work plans for system installations and turnovers
  • Act as technical authority for all electrical-related matters
  • Oversee major electrical activities, ensuring quality and safety
  • Promote a strong safety culture and lead safety audits
  • Analyze craft performance to implement corrective actions
  • Manage resources and equipment across various work areas
  • Mentor junior electrical personnel for career development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive safety training and protocols
  • Opportunities for leadership development
  • Access to advanced electrical technology and systems
  • Experience working on large-scale projects
  • Supportive team environment focused on safety and quality
Full Job Description
Description

The Electrical General Foreman provides senior-level leadership and oversight for all electrical and instrumentation work across a large-scale project or multiple project areas. This role is responsible for the overall strategic planning, execution, and performance of the electrical discipline, ensuring that systems are completed safely and turned over for commissioning on schedule.
  • Provide high-level supervision and direction to all electrical and instrumentation personnel, including Foremen and Leadmen, ensuring project goals for safety, quality, and productivity are met
  • Develop and implement comprehensive work plans for all electrical systems, including the sequencing of installation, testing, and system turnover
  • Act as the primary technical authority and point of contact for all electrical matters, liaising with project management, engineering, quality control, and client representatives
  • Oversee all major electrical activities, including switchgear installation, major cable pulls, and the energization and commissioning of primary electrical systems
  • Drive a culture of safety across all electrical operations, leading safety audits and ensuring rigorous adherence to all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash, and energized work procedures
  • Analyze and report on craft performance, productivity, and progress, implementing corrective actions as necessary to maintain schedule and budget
  • Manage electrical craft resources and equipment across multiple work areas to support the overall project plan
  • Take ultimate responsibility for the quality and functional performance of all installed electrical and instrumentation systems
  • Mentor and develop subordinate supervision within the electrical team

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum of 12 years' experience
  • Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy
  • Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull
  • Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment
  • Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses
  • Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates
  • Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
  • Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time
  • Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
  • Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems
  • Ability to work under stressful situations
  • Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology
  • Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Craft

Primary Location US-AL-Leroy

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID: 264706

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
Learn more about Burns & McDonnell
Size
7,500 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1898
* Ladders Estimates

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