General Foreman

About This Role

This role is responsible for the on-site supervision of foremen and craft personnel, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality while managing costs. This involves scheduling resources and ensuring work adheres to specifications and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent leadership in the area of safety and perform field safety observations
• Supervise and set direction for all foremen and craft labor on-site
• Schedule equipment, materials and tools to effectively utilize all resources and maximize production
• Ensure safe working conditions and enforce company, jobsite specific, federal, and state safety regulations
• Communicate with Superintendent on project problem areas and status
• Collaborate with Superintendent to plan for manpower needs and proper staffing
• Compare labor and equipment production and efficiency to the job estimate and inform Superintendent of cost over-runs
• Mentor Field Foremen on work discipline, production costs, scope of work, quality, and safety
• Work with HR and Safety & Training Departments to schedule and support training and employee development
• Serve as a professional point of contact for customers and storm restoration mobilizations

Requirements

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Eight years of applicable electrical utility and/or electrical contractor industry experience
• Thorough understanding of electric utility safety and operational procedures
• Extensive knowledge of Distribution underground and overhead systems, operating methods, construction, maintenance, switching, safety, tools, equipment and work methods
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to become proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Strong organizational leadership skills
• Excellent reading comprehension and interpretation abilities
• Problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Eight years of applicable electrical utility and/or electrical contractor industry experience

Nice to Have

• Four years of related supervisory experience as a distribution foreman

Skills

* Required skills