Electrical Foreman

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Laws Electric, an industry leader in electrical contracting.

You know how to run a commercial electrical project, lead a crew, and stay three steps ahead in the field. At Laws Electric, you'll have the ownership and responsibility to put that experience to work.

• A starting compensation of approximately $45–$50/hour or higher, depending on experience

• Full-time position

• Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM:
  Enjoy a standard 4-day work week with 3-day weekends

• Occasional overtime, with potential on-call work in the future as staffing allows

• Health insurance available after 90 days

• Dental insurance available after 90 days

• Vision insurance available after 90 days

• Retirement plan available after 90 days

• PTO begins after 1 year: 1 week after the first year, increasing by 1 week each year up to a maximum of 3 weeks

• Opportunity to take ownership of substantial commercial electrical projects

• Potential to grow into greater project coordination and management responsibilities

• Join a growing West Michigan electrical contractor where experienced field leaders can make a visible impact

• Take real ownership of projects instead of waiting for constant direction from management

• Work closely with company leadership while being trusted to lead your crew and make sound field decisions

• Build commercial electrical installations with an emphasis on craftsmanship, reliability, communication, and customer satisfaction

• Lead and develop electricians and apprentices while maintaining high standards for productivity and quality

• Expand your responsibilities as Laws Electric continues growing its commercial operation

• Work on a variety of commercial electrical projects, including new construction, renovations, service upgrades, lighting, circuitry, distribution, and network cabling

• Serve as a working Commercial Electrical Foreman based in the Plainwell and Greater Kalamazoo, Michigan area, with projects throughout Laws Electric's West Michigan service territory

• Lead commercial electrical projects in the field from plans through successful completion

• Supervise, organize, and provide direction to journeyman electricians and apprentices

• Plan daily and weekly field activities to maintain project schedules and productivity

• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project documentation

• Coordinate manpower based on project schedules, priorities, and upcoming work

• Plan materials, electrical equipment, and tools before they're needed on the jobsite

• Delegate work according to project priorities and crew capabilities

• Monitor labor productivity, workmanship, quality, and overall project progress

• Install and oversee commercial electrical systems, including panels and distribution, branch circuitry, lighting, dedicated equipment circuits, service upgrades, network cabling, and related electrical installations

• Identify field challenges early and develop practical solutions that keep projects moving

• Ensure electrical installations meet applicable electrical codes, project specifications, and safety requirements

• Coordinate effectively with management, project stakeholders, and other trades on active construction sites

• Communicate project status, manpower requirements, material needs, scheduling concerns, and potential problems to management

• Train and develop less-experienced electricians while maintaining crew productivity

• Maintain clean, organized, professional, and safe job sites

• Take accountability for assigned projects and the quality of the finished installation

• Valid Journeyman Electrician license required

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required

• 8+ years of electrical experience required

• Prior leadership or management experience overseeing a crew and managing jobs/projects required

• Strong commercial electrical experience required

• Demonstrated ability to independently run commercial electrical projects and crews

• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical construction, installations, electrical panels, distribution, circuitry, fixtures, and lighting systems

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and construction documents

• Experience planning manpower, materials, equipment, and daily field activities

• Ability to monitor schedules, labor productivity, workmanship, and project quality

• Strong troubleshooting and field problem-solving skills

• Ability to coordinate effectively with other trades and project stakeholders

• Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to train, delegate to, and provide clear direction to electricians and apprentices

• Self-directed and goal-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively without constant supervision

• Commitment to electrical safety, code compliance, and high-quality craftsmanship

• Ability to satisfy Laws Electric's applicable pre-employment requirements

Laws Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will…