Commercial Electrical Foreman (Licensed – Commercial Projects)

About the role

E.L. Electrical Contracting has served Southeast Michigan for 27+ years, specializing in commercial new construction and renovations — offices, schools, churches, fire stations, and other community facilities. We are hiring one experienced Commercial Electrical Foreman who can take full ownership of commercial projects in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial projects in the field
• Crew coordination and field layout
• Conduit installation (EMT, rigid, etc.)
• Panel installs, lighting, devices, feeders
• Job site organization and production pacing
• NEC compliance and inspections
• Communication with General Contractors (GCs) and project managers
• Maintain clean, professional, inspection-ready job sites
• Manage commercial electrical installations (new construction & renovation)

Requirements

• Valid Michigan Journeyman Electrician License
• Proven experience running commercial electrical projects
• Ability to read blueprints, plan ahead, and sequence work
• Strong conduit layout skills and clean installation standards
• Leadership presence — your crew respects you
• Ability to solve problems without escalating everything upward
• Professional communication with GCs and inspectors
• Clean driving record

Qualifications

• Lead men who still need daily direction
• Foremen who blame others for job performance
• Anyone comfortable with sloppy installs or disorganized job sites
• Real support from experienced project management
• Organized jobs and realistic scheduling
• Professional commercial crews
• Clear expectations and accountability
• Stable, local work
• Leadership respected — not undermined

Benefits

• $36–$45+ per hour (based on leadership and project performance)
• Company vehicle (for qualified Foreman)
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• PTO / vacation
• 401(k)
• Steady, year-round commercial projects
• Local projects only — no out-of-town travel
• Mostly weekday business hours