Electrical General Foreman

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Job Description

Evergreen Innovation Group, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking an Electrical General Foreman who will be primarily responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities at a job site, including a crew of electricians, apprentices, and laborers. They will establish and adjust work timelines to meet the construction schedule for the project, as well as organize and coordinate all project materials and equipment.

The Electrical General Foreman will ensure that all work installed is completed to the standards set forth by EIG, LLC. All work will be completed on budget, on time, and by all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Supervisory Responsibilities

·         Instruct and train workers to install electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

·         Coordinate with all other crafts working on a job site to ensure smooth transitions

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Reads and interprets specifications, contract documents, and plans for projects.

·         Study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installations procedures.

·         Works to establish, adjust, and maintain work sequences to meet the construction schedule for a given project.

·         Orders, organizes, and coordinates all project materials and equipment.

·         Conducts quality control inspections on project sites.

·         Analyzes and quickly resolves any work problems that may arise in a timely manner.

·         Have a clear understanding of the latest edition of the NEC.

·         Demonstrates understanding and enthusiastic agreement with the vision and mission of EIG, LLC.

·         Leads by example—sets, monitors, and enforces the standards of safety (IFE), and exemplary quality of work set forth by EIG, LLC.

Required Skills and Abilities  

· Ability to appropriately diagnose malfunctions in systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment and hand tools and take appropriate steps to correct the problem.

· Excellent listening, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

· Ability to identify and resolve complex issues. 

· Effective participation in a team environment.

· Ability to contribute to a culture of safety in a construction environment.

· Proficient computer skills are a plus.

· A strong desire to learn and grow as a manager of field operations, working under the supervision of the Superintendent.

· A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude.

Education and Experience   

· Experience using hand tools, small power tools, shop machines, and heavy equipment.

· Experience reading contract drawings and inspecting installation sites.

· Experience installing and mounting electronic controls, device panels, sensors, and components.

· Experience installing, assembling, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, wiring, cable, equipment, components, and devices associated with electrical equipment following drawings of electrical layouts and building plans.

· Experience testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices.

· Valid Driver’s License.

· Minimum of two (2) years of experience as Foreman/Leadman in Commercial Construction. 

· Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Journeyman in the installation of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures using blueprints, schematics, and sketches. 

· Journeyman’s license but not required for employment.

· OSHA 30 but not required for employment.

Physical Requirements

· Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying.

· Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

· Exposure to temperatures and varying inside conditions.

· Some travel is possible.

Company DescriptionDPR has been nationally recognized for its strong company culture, based on a well-defined purpose “We Exist to Build Great Things,” and four core values: integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and ever forward. A flat, title-less organization that empowers people at all levels to make decisions, DPR ranked on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for five consecutive years. For more information, visit http://www.dpr.com.Company DescriptionDPR has been nationally recognized for its strong company culture, based on a well-defined purpose “We Exist to Build Great Things,” and four core values: integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and ever forward. A flat, title-less organization that empowers people at all levels to make decisions, DPR ranked on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for five consecutive years. For more information, visit http://www.dpr.com.