Trade Foreman - Electrical

Description

As an Electrical Foreman, you are the critical link between project design and field execution. You'll lead a team of skilled electricians, transforming complex schematics into safe, high-functioning systems while maintaining a relentless focus on safety and NEC compliance. This is a leadership role designed for a master of the trade who takes pride in mentoring a crew, hitting deadlines, and solving the high-stakes technical challenges that arise on a dynamic job site.

You aren't just installing wire; you're managing the energy that powers the project.

RK Company Overview. RK Industries is a second-generation family-owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship. People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in-house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built.

Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set. With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family-owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

Liaison between workers and supervisors providing comprehensive onsite practical and technical direction pertaining to contract scope of work for respective trade.

• Perform all duties and maintain all tools from Apprentice 1 through Leadman.
• Provide awareness and a safe work environment for yourself and all on site personnel.
• Oversee the scheduling, coordination and supervision of trade crew activities.
• Work within the parameters of trade specific project budget.
• Develop and oversee quality standards on site.
• Plan specific trade installation approach and procedures.
• Assist in preparation of Production Schedule.
• Estimate hours remaining to be completed on jobs.
• Assist in Performance Appraisals.
• Liaise and interface with applicable leadership as needed.
• Schedule daily and weekly trade activities.
• Trade related material, tool, and equipment requisitions.
• Provide for adequate resources and staffing to meet safety needs and project schedule.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with all customers, external and internal.
• Conflict Resolution.
• Complete daily logs to capture job progress and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to use Bluebeam efficiently.

• High school degree or GED or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Associate's degree or Graduation from a trade school preferred.
• Electrical Foreman requires a minimum of a Journeyman Electrical License or related experience.
• Knowledge and use of construction equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, plans, and schematics.
• Effective interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, and team building skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing and guiding extensive programs and activities of importance.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a crew.
• NFPA 70E training.
• OSHA 30 training.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift, move and/or carry up to 50lbs occasionally.

• Safety:
  Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day:
  Health, Safety, & Environmental.
• Awards: RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry.
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being.
• Philanthropy: RK Industries invests in the community through the RK Foundation.
• Development:
  Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities, including accredited apprenticeships.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.