General Foreman - Icon Electric

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Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 3,500+ employees across 29 companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.

About Us

Icon Electric is the 15th largest electrical contractor in the Greater Phoenix area. We are known for delivering iconic performance with a team of high-performing professionals driven to succeed.

We specialize in streamlining electrical system installations through innovation, precision, and a relentless commitment to quality and safety. From pre-construction planning to final execution, our team leads with communication, collaboration, and a results-driven mindset that keeps projects on time and on budget.

About This Role

We're looking for a skilled and motivated General Foreman to lead field operations on high-profile commercial and industrial projects. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert on-site—coordinating crews, managing schedules, and ensuring top-tier quality and safety standards are met every step of the way. You'll work closely with project managers, general contractors, and other trades to deliver complex electrical systems on time and within budget.

What You'll DoSafety:

• Manages job site safety
• Responsible for mentoring safe working habits
• Schedules safety equipment
• Identifies upcoming high-risk activities
• Communicates with Safety Manager, PM, and Superintendent

Planning:

• Manages the day-to-day operation of a job site
• Attends weekly GC coordination meetings
• Reviews construction schedule for upcoming activities and coordination issues
• Coordinates with other trades
• Fills out a 3-week look ahead based on the construction schedule
• Fills out detailed weekly plan
• Schedules resources including manpower, material, equipment, and subcontractors
• Orders material for the upcoming week
• Delegates work assignments to leadmen and journeymen
• Assists in layout and planning for electrical installation
• Mentors leadmen on planning techniques

Productivity:

• Tracks job site progress
• Relays production targets to the field staff
• Reviews job site progress and production targets with PM and Superintendent

Quality Control:

• Walks the project daily for quality installation
• Creates issue logs daily for delegation to the crew
• Accountable for a quality installation

Job Site Documentation:

• Daily time recording
• Safety documentation, including weekly safety meetings, daily pre-task plans, and lock-out tag-out procedures
• Job planning documentation, such as 3-week and 1-week task plans
• Daily action items/issue logs
• GC coordination meeting minutes
• Rolling punch list
• Daily logs
• Information management (RFIs, drawings, changes, submittals, schedules, and as-builds)
• Documentation of all field-initiated change orders (with PM approval)

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent training
• Electrical apprenticeship or accredited electrical training program or equivalent work experience
• 8-10 years of experience in the electrical construction industry
• 2-4 years in a leadership role on electrical construction projects, managing 10-15 electricians
• OSHA 10 training is required
• Proficiency in computer software, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Knowledge of safe working procedures and OSHA requirements
• Familiarity with the Electric Code requirements
• Advanced understanding of electrical materials, components, equipment, systems, layouts, and methods of installation
• Knowledge of construction sequence, scheduling, and trade interaction
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and written specifications
• Ability to communicate installation instructions effectively to electricians
• Capacity to mentor and train a team of electricians
• Ability to stay calm under pressure

What You'll Get

• Competitive wages
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Bonus potential
• Growth opportunities

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on , , , , ancestry, , , and/or expression, , veteran status, , or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business