Electrical Foreman-Local Candidates

Leapros Skilled Trades is actively hiring a Foreman Electrician in Hoffman Estates, IL. As a trusted partner in the construction industry, we connect top talent with top companies across the United States. The Commercial Electrician Foreman is responsible for overseeing and managing a team of electricians on commercial construction projects. This role ensures that all electrical work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all relevant codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision: Lead and supervise a team of electricians and helpers, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to safety protocols.
• Project Management: Plan, coordinate, and schedule electrical work to meet project timelines and prevent delays.
• Inspection: Inspect and approve electrical installations to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Safety Meetings: Conduct regular safety meetings and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
• Communication: Liaise with project managers, engineers, and architects to ensure project specifications and expectations are met.
• Training: Train and mentor junior electricians, providing guidance on best practices and safety procedures.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and provide status reports to management.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience as a commercial electrician, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification in electrical work preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills, ability to read and interpret blueprints, knowledge of electrical codes and standards, and proficiency in using electrical tools and equipment.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid electrician's license and any other relevant certifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in various weather conditions and at heights.
• Must be able to talk or hear, sit, stand, bend, stoop, stretch, twist, use hands, and/or reach out for prolonged periods of time
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, and poles.
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to work around wood dust and fumes
• Maybe exposed to heights and loud noises
• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be aware of OSHA safety standards

Job Type: Contract
Pay:$35 to $45 per hour, DOE

Pay Transparency: A reasonable estimate of the available hourly pay scale for this position is $35 to $42 per hour. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on qualifications and other factors essential to the performance of duties and is determined by the hiring authority.

About Leapros Skilled Trades: Leapros serves a tight community of proven, skilled tradespeople. As a team member, you are treated with the respect which your value has earned you. This means competitive pay, consistent work, a safety culture that starts at the top, and safety training. We know you, your lifestyle, and your needs. We are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. This commitment enhances our ability to conduct business with the highest level of integrity, solidifying our position as the most trusted workforce solutions partner. To learn more about Leapros or to speak with one of our recruitment partners, call 224-238-4873 or visit our website at www.leapros.com.