Electrical General Foreman - South Dakota

MasTec Industrial and Phoenix Industrial have served the power industry since 1947, supporting utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise. We specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects, with deep experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined-cycle plants and reciprocating engines. Committed to delivering quality, safety, and value, we invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders. MasTec Industrial is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, generating over $4.5 billion in annual revenue and providing construction services across renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building sectors. As a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, MasTec has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years, with over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide.

About the role

The Electrical General Foreman plans, supervises, performs, and coordinates all phases of installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of electrical systems and service work in new or remodeled facilities. This role also involves planning daily crew activities and ensuring productivity to meet job schedules.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specifications and read blueprints.
• Assist in laying out work for the crew and preplan daily activities to ensure productivity.
• Monitor quality control of work performed by craft workers.
• Order and coordinate delivery of necessary materials.
• Comply with all documentation requirements, including Daily Reports, Safety Reports, ESRs, and Inspection Reports.
• Coordinate equipment needs, ensure operators are qualified, and maintain equipment.
• Support the job-site Superintendent in coordinating project activities.
• Perform related trade work as required.
• Travel to different job sites on limited notice.
• Implement better methods of production to strengthen best practices.
• Monitor crew installation for quality issues and work areas for quality compliance.
• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures.
• Train and instruct crew members in safe work practices and audit safe work practices.
• Assist Human Resources and Superintendent with interviewing, hiring, training, and appraising work performance.
• Directly supervise and coordinate daily activities of craft workers.
• Complete ESRs for employees with changes in job status (transfer, layoff, termination).
• Conduct regular performance reviews of crew members and manage up to six or more employees and Foremen.
• Train and mentor new workers.

Requirements

• 4 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NCCER Certification/License (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an electrical general foreman role.
• Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
• Actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using units of weight, measurement, and volume.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards.
• Maintain in-depth relations with team members and supervisors.

Physical Demands

• Work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
• Maintain physical strength and stamina; use arms, hands, and legs fully.
• Push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb to perform job tasks.
• Perform repetitive tasks continuously for several hours.
• Work in uncontrolled environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, and vests.
• Work in confined, cluttered, and uneven areas, including at heights while adhering to fall-protection requirements.
• Evaluate information based on measurable standards and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from drawings.
• Maintain good balance and work at heights.
• See and hear well (naturally or with correction).
• Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, and feet.

Schedule

This is a full-time position scheduled to work typically 50 hours per week, subject to project requirements. Travel is required up to 90%, with presence directly on the project site location and intermittent travel to residence of record.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount.
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

Pay

$60.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.