General Foreman - Electrical

TRUST - TEAM
- Grit
- Growth

Arizona's Premier Electrical and Low Voltage Contractor

At Kearney Electric, we're not just building projects; we’re building careers!

As a leading Electrical and Communications contractor in Arizona, we offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment that fosters Growth, Innovation, and a Strong Sense of Community.

Powering Professional Growth and Success with:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Career Development Opportunities
• Innovative and Collaborative Work Environment
• Strong Commitment to Safety
• Community Involvement
• Work-Life Balance
• A Culture of Respect and Inclusion

Job Title:

General Foreman
- Electrical

Department:
Electrical

FLSA Status:
Non
- Exempt

Reports to:

Director of Electrical Services

Salary:
Commensurate with experience & Benefits

The Construction Electrical General Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinating all on-site electrical construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Kearney Electric's standards of excellence. This role oversees multiple crews, manages field operations, and ensures quality workmanship, productivity, and compliance with all codes and safety requirements. The General Foreman acts as the primary field leader, bridging communication between project management, field supervision, and client representatives, while modeling Kearney Electric's core values of Trust, Team, Grit, and Growth in every aspect of the job.

This position will foster the overall strategic goals of the company to align with the company's strategic vision and the company's THREE COMMITMENTS.

• Study and learn the scope and requirements of each project to create and follow an executable plan for a successful outcome. Establish and implement an overall manpower loading plan for the labor to be expended on the project from start to finish. Provide the Project Manager with anticipated dates for major purchases or long lead items to be on site within two weeks of being assigned the project.
• Ability to plan and sequence work, forecast manpower needs, and coordinate with GC, project managers, and other trades.
• Coordinate all items related to the budget with the Project Manager. Work collaboratively with project manager on planning and execution, workmanship, contract compliance, scheduling, budget, monthly Cost-to-Complete reports, change orders, and risk/problem identification and resolution.
• Participate in project team's handoff meeting, kickoff meeting, monthly cost-to-complete meetings, and post job meeting. Communicate regularly to ensure an ongoing dialogue with the project team about pertinent information concerning a project. Identify and resolve risk/problems to the project before they occur.
• Lead and direct assigned field employees in a professional manner to perform all work within the budgeted costs for each activity of the job. Direct, layout, and assign duties and tasks to field employees to meet the progress and schedule of the job.
• Supervise to ensure the work is performed to Kearney standards, efficiently and safely.
• Train and motivate assigned field employees to work to the best of their abilities.
• Plan all tool, equipment, subcontractor, testing, and manpower needs far enough in advance to meet the schedule without expending premium costs for expediting.
• Prepare a weekly update on the 3-week manpower schedule to forecast labor staffing needs. Prepare monthly update on the 4-month manpower schedule to forecast labor.
• Establish and maintain jobsite files. Keep accurate job records, including as-builts, signed weekly safety meeting logs and logbook.
• Coordinate all job activities with the owner, general contractor, and subcontractors.
• Promote safety practices and procedures.…