Electrical Foreman

You know how to run a commercial electrical project, lead a crew, and stay three steps ahead in the field. At Laws Electric, you\'ll have the ownership and responsibility to put that experience to work.

What\'s in it for You?

• A starting compensation of approximately $45?$50/hour or higher, depending on experience

• Full-time position

• Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM: Enjoy a standard 4-day work week with 3-day weekends

• Occasional overtime, with potential on-call work in the future as staffing allows

• Health insurance available after 90 days

• Dental insurance available after 90 days

• Vision insurance available after 90 days

• Retirement plan available after 90 days

• PTO begins after 1 year: 1 week after the first year, increasing by 1 week each year up to a maximum of 3 weeks

• Opportunity to take ownership of substantial commercial electrical projects

• Potential to grow into greater project coordination and management responsibilities

Why You?ll Love It Here

• Join a growing West Michigan electrical contractor where experienced field leaders can make a visible impact

• Take real ownership of projects instead of waiting for constant direction from management

• Work closely with company leadership while being trusted to lead your crew and make sound field decisions

• Build commercial electrical installations with an emphasis on craftsmanship, reliability, communication, and customer satisfaction

• Lead and develop electricians and apprentices while maintaining high standards for productivity and quality

• Expand your responsibilities as Laws Electric continues growing its commercial operation

• Work on a variety of commercial electrical projects, including new construction, renovations, service upgrades, lighting, circuitry, distribution, and network cabling

Your New Role

• Serve as a working Commercial Electrical Foreman based in the Plainwell and Greater Kalamazoo, Michigan area, with projects throughout Laws Electric\'s West Michigan service territory

• Lead commercial electrical projects in the field from plans through successful completion

• Supervise, organize, and provide direction to journeyman electricians and apprentices

• Plan daily and weekly field activities to maintain project schedules and productivity

• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project documentation

• Coordinate manpower based on project schedules, priorities, and upcoming work

• Plan materials, electrical equipment, and tools before they\'re needed on the jobsite

• Delegate work according to project priorities and crew capabilities

• Monitor labor productivity, workmanship, quality, and overall project progress

• Install and oversee commercial electrical systems, including panels and distribution, branch circuitry, lighting, dedicated equipment circuits, service upgrades, network cabling, and related electrical installations

• Identify field challenges early and develop practical solutions that keep projects moving

• Ensure electrical installations meet applicable electrical codes, project specifications, and safety requirements

• Coordinate effectively with management, project stakeholders, and other trades on active construction sites

• Communicate project status, manpower requirements, material needs, scheduling concerns, and potential problems to management

• Train and develop less-experienced electricians while maintaining crew productivity

• Maintain clean, organized, professional, and safe job sites

• Take accountability for assigned projects and the quality of the finished installation

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• Valid Journeyman Electrician license required

• Valid driver\'s license and clean driving record required

• 8+ years of electrical experience required

• Prior leadership or management experience overseeing a crew and managing jobs/projects required

• Strong commercial electrical experience required

• Demonstrated ability to independently run commercial electrical projects and crews

• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical construction, installations, electrical panels, distribution, circuitry, fixtures, and lighting systems

• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, drawings, specifications, and construction documents

• Experience planning manpower, materials, equipment, and daily field activities

• Ability to monitor schedules, labor productivity, workmanship, and project quality

• Strong troubleshooting and field problem-solving skills

• Ability to coordinate effectively with other trades and project stakeholders

• Strong organizational, time-management, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to train, delegate to, and provide clear direction to electricians and apprentices

• Self-directed and goal-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively without constant supervision

• Commitment to electrical safety, code compliance, and high-quality craftsmanship

• Ability to satisfy Laws Electric\'s applicable pre-employment requirements

Laws Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #yellow