General Foreman

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to run medium to large-size projects effectively.
• Consistently complete projects on time, within budget, and in a safe manner.
• Supervise and direct field personnel, typically overseeing a team of 25+ employees.
• Establish performance goals and motivate crews to consistently meet or exceed goals.
• Accountable for the on-site management and safety of assigned construction projects, ensuring adherence to budget, time, and quality standards.
• Address and resolve conflicts related to construction activities and personnel issues.
• Cookordinate field installations and project close-outs, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Review project documents, plans, and specifications to direct construction activities accurately.
• Complete basic paperwork (e.g., foreman logs, performance evaluations, purchase order logs, time cards) in a timely manner.
• Effectively manage resources (tools, equipment, staffing) within the crew.
• Read and understand estimates, with the assistance of project management or superintendent, as part of the installation and layout of a project.
• Report to the Field Supervisor, General Superintendent, or Project Manager.
• Interact with other field personnel and support staff, including Estimating, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and other corporate services.
• Engage with owners, owner representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders involved in project-related activities.
• Maintain required licensing and training requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.
• Experience: Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship program, six years (12,000 hours) or more of experience, and meets the position requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand estimates, with the assistance of project management or superintendent, as part of the installation and layout of a project.

Skills

• Ability to run medium to large-size projects effectively.
• Ability to supervise and direct field personnel.
• Ability to establish performance goals and motivate crews.
• Ability to coordinate field installations and project close-outs.
• Ability to read and understand estimates.
• Ability to interact with various stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain required licensing and training requirements.

Benefits

• Gaylor Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans.