Electrical Foreman
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Foreman Electrician to lead our commercial electrical construction projects. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the project, from ordering materials to managing manpower and scheduling inspections. The foreman will also perform hands-on electrical work, ensuring that installations and repairs meet NEC standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as the foreman will supervise crews and serve as the primary point of contact for clients. A commitment to safety and quality is paramount, with regular safety inspections and adherence to electrical codes and construction practices.
Responsibilities
Oversee commercial electrical construction projects, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
Order materials, manage manpower, and schedule inspections.
Perform hands-on electrical work to ensure installations and repairs comply with NEC standards.
Supervise crews and serve as the primary point of contact for clients.
Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure compliance with electrical codes and construction practices.
Plan layout, installation, and repairs of wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.
Install system components and wiring in compliance with the NEC and NFPA.
Prepare sketches or follow diagrams or blueprints for wiring and equipment installation.
Install electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender.
Pull wiring through conduit and splice wires.
Connect wiring to control and distribution apparatus.
Test circuit continuity to ensure electrical compatibility and safety.
Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems and make necessary adjustments.
Repair faulty equipment or systems when needed.
Assess and adjust priorities to meet project requirements and objectives.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in schematic and blueprint reading.
Expertise in conduit bending and electrical wiring.
Experience with commercial construction and troubleshooting.
Ability to pull wire and run conduit.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience planning new or modified installations with a focus on minimizing material waste.
Ability to ensure concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring.
Capability to use testing instruments such as ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope.
Why Work Here?
As one of the leading commercial electrical contractors in Illinois, we offer the opportunity to be part of a company that consistently completes over $30 million in electrical and technology work annually. Employees receive full benefits available from the first day of the month following their start date. We offer a contract-to-hire path for career growth and development.
Work Environment
Work involves commercial construction projects throughout the Chicagoland area. All sites require full personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2025.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
