Foreman - Electrical Construction

About the role

Sturgeon Electric is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead crews on commercial and/or industrial projects. Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry-leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider. Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. We also offer design-build and pre-construction services and have in-house pre-fabrication and AutoCAD capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own and run your assigned commercial electrical jobs in the field, from mobilization through completion.
• Lead, direct, and develop your crew, setting the pace and the standard on site every day.
• Partner with your project manager on scheduling and manpower, keeping the job on track and flagging changes early.
• Order and manage materials so your crew has what they need, when they need it, without waste or delay.
• Initiate and track RFIs, chasing down answers quickly so work never stalls.
• Spot and document change orders in the field, then work with your project manager to price and capture them.
• Install and oversee work to code, to plan, and to customer's standard of quality.
• Track production against the schedule and budget and keep your project manager informed of progress and issues.
• Keep the jobsite clean, organized, and inspection ready.
• Keep every job in full compliance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements. Safety is never optional.

Requirements

• Experience running commercial electrical jobs and as a Foreman is preferred; extensive field experience will also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installation, the National Electrical Code, and jobsite means and methods.
• Ability to read and build from plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Proven leadership: you can direct a crew, set clear expectations, and hold people to a standard.
• Comfortable coordinating with a project manager on scheduling, materials, RFIs, and change orders.
• High attention to detail and strong organization on a busy jobsite.
• Initiative and the confidence to speak up early, raise concerns, and bring solutions, not just problems.
• A journeyman electrician license, OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Pay

This is a union position. Foreman wages are determined by the collective bargaining agreement with Local 68 and are $54.29 per hour. Wage depends on experience and certifications.

Benefits

Benefits are detailed within the applicable collective bargaining agreement.