Electrical Foreman

About the role

Watson Electrical Construction is a leading provider of electrical contracting services, specializing in delivering high-quality solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. Our company prides itself on its commitment to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our growing team in Wilson, North Carolina.

General Summary

The Financial Controller will be responsible for managing financial aspects of the company, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. They will also oversee the payroll process and ensure compliance with all financial regulations.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements

• Resume
• References
• Background Check
• Drug Screen Testing
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Journeyman License preferred but not required

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision and Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Holidays
• Vacation
• 401K plan
• Direct Deposit

Preferred Job Skills

• Basic computer and software skills
• Current knowledge of NEC
• Time management and organizational skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Superior oral and written communication
• Safe operation of hand tools and powered equipment
• Accountability for work layout, safety enforcement, and the physical security of material, tools, equipment and company vehicles

Responsibilities

• Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy and perform a variety of duties which may often change.
• Utilize reason and logic to perform various mathematical operations rapidly and accurately.
• Visualize detail in objects, plans and drawings in order to recognize slight differences in shapes or shadings.
• Possess the ability to picture flat drawings as 3-dimensional objects.
• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and national and local codes.
• Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, insuring that work is installed as required.
• Observe functions of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Repair faulty equipment or systems.
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions (promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures).
• Analyze and resolve work problems, and/or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Train new workers.
• Interpret company policies to workers.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assign duties.
• Monitor the work being performed and direct the crew.
• Complete required paperwork (time sheets, safety reports, accident reports, etc.).
• Requisition and inspect materials.
• May be required to do a re-estimate.
• Schedule work per the pace of the job and other trades.
• Monitor and control the Company’s established policies concerning, but not limited to, the following:
• The Company’s Substance Abuse Program.
• Vehicle usage.
• Hazardous Communication Program.
• Quality Assurance Program.

Position Requirements

• Licenses: Current driver’s license if required by job conditions; applicable federal, state and local licenses as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Certifications: Applicable federal, state and local certifications as required by job conditions or by the company.
• Education: High School Graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent Watson training.
• Experience: 3 to 5 Years working in the electrical field as a foreman under an electrical contractor is preferred, but 1 to 2 years working in the field as a foreman under an electrical contractor is acceptable.

Skills

• Plan, direct, and coordinate an entire activity or the activities of others.
• Evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.
• Express ideas clearly to others.
• Work with figures quickly and easily.
• Deal with people in actual job duties beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Understand the meanings and relationships of words and use language effectively.
• Communicate effectively.
• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
• Operate company vehicles with manual and automatic transmission.
• Positively identify colors of wires.
• Comprehend reading and drawing prints and schematics of same.
• Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered).
• Work energized circuits and equipment as outlined in Safety Policy.
• Supervise assigned job site employees to complete project.

Physical Function

• See and hear well (either naturally or with correction).
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Constantly move on feet.
• Able to climb ladders (all types).
• Able to complete overhead work for full day assignments.
• Able to secure tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.

Working Conditions

• Work in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.
• Ability to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
• Keep/wear required personal tools at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).
• Work from all types of ladders and carry and relocate up to 12’ step ladder unassisted.
• Work from restricted areas (switch gear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces and attics).
• Wear personal protective equipment as required in Safety Handbook.
• Able to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required, to include night shifts and out of town (if needed).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Watson Electrical Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.