Electrical Foreman

Summit Contracting is the premier builder of agricultural structures in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Everything we build, we build with excellence and pride. We want to show the world that no one builds better than Summit.

The Electrical Foreman is responsible for leading and supporting electrical crews on agricultural construction projects, including grain systems and farm facilities. This role oversees all on‑site electrical activities while ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to Summit quality standards.

• Schedule, assign, and supervise all electrical activities on the jobsite.
• Lead and support electrical crews while maintaining strong jobsite morale.
• Review work requests, determine labor and material needs, and set priorities.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Inspect work in progress and completed installations for accuracy and quality.
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Manage procurement and staging of electrical materials and equipment.
• Monitor crew performance and provide coaching as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient jobsites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong leadership and crew management skills.
• Excellent organization and problem‑solving abilities.
• Safety‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical plans.
• Ability to work independently.
• Willingness to work extended hours (55–65 per week).
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
• Ability to travel as needed.

• Nebraska Journeyman Electrician license (required).
• OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
• 2+ years electrical field experience.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical field preferred.

• Ability to lift and handle heavy materials.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to wear PPE.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

• Health and Dental Coverage.
• PTO and Holiday Pay.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Company Clothing Allowance.
• Short‑and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Monday–Friday Work Schedule.

Summit Contracting is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Federal law obligates us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees, unless to do so would impose an undue hardship. Please feel free to let us know if you need an accommodation to complete the application process or to perform any essential elements of the position sought.

Applications are considered for all positions, and employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination, as provided under applicable state and federal law.

Notice to Applicants:
An illegal drug test and background check are required as a Conditional Offer of Employment.

South Dakota law does not prohibit Summit Contracting from refusing to hire a person based solely on a positive test result for cannabis metabolites, if that individual is seeking employment in a “safety‑sensitive job” including any position with tasks or duties that Summit Contracting reasonably believes could (a) cause illness, injury, or death of an individual; or (b) result in serious property damage.