General Foreman Electrician

UIHLEIN ELECTRIC CO INC•Brookfield, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 100 years, Uihlein Electric has been proud to serve as one of Milwaukee’s most dependable electrical service providers. Our work is grounded in our company’s five core values: Safety, Professionalism, Quality, Integrity and Community. We are growing and are looking for driven and organized individuals who share the same pride and enthusiasm for the industry as we do. Purpose: The General Foreman manages and leads large electrical projects with multiple crews.

Requirements

Current Journeyman or Master Electrician with a Wisconsin license
Current IBEW member, or willingness to become a Union member with Uihlein’s support.
5+ years of prior Foreman experience
Ability to run project crews on large and/or small projects and supervise, evaluate, and develop Lead Journeymen, Journeymen, and Apprentices
Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, all phases of project installation, electrical control work, troubleshooting, and procurement of electrical material and parts
Knowledge of current NEC and industry-related practices, including area classifications
Holds OSHA 30 Certification and current First Aid/CPR Certification
Able to work off all types of ladders, lifts and elevated platforms (electric or gas powered)
Able to work at various heights up to 50 feet from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks, or other safe work areas
Able to work in restricted areas, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces and attics
Able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead
Able to carry tools and materials up to 50 pounds from the ground to overhead
Able to constantly move on feet, climbing ladders and working overhead
Possess good vision (normal or corrected)
Must be able to get to various customer sites as required

Nice To Haves

Data Center experience a plus but not required
Fire Alarm experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Manages a project crew of 40+ with sub foreman
Leads pre-installation planning efforts, including work sequencing, layout strategy, constructability review and installation of electrical components based on specifications and codes coordination of Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
Collaborates with BIM Specialist on project needs
Assists with material procurement, including organizing and tracking purchase orders
Develops project schedules and provides trade milestones to relevant staff; communicates with crew and project leadership to ensure coordination and satisfactory progress
Develops and maintains short-interval (look-ahead) plans to support overall project schedule and manpower leveling
Keeps Project Manager informed of any project changes or delays
Supports change order identification and pricing by providing field input, quantities, and schedule impacts
Understands labor budgets and productivity goals; monitors manpower efficiency and proactively communicates cost or schedule risks to the Project Manager
Studies and evaluates blueprints spec books, and tracks changes and as-builts
Represents the electrical scope in coordination meetings with other trades and general contractor supervision
Reviews and ensures project work’s compliance with current NEC codes throughout project lifecycle
Coordinates with subcontractors under Uihlein as needed
Implements quality control practices in the field and coordinates with QA/QC teams to ensure labeling, testing, and turnover documentation meet contract requirements
Maintains accurate daily reports, manpower logs, progress tracking, and change documentation to support schedule, cost control, and claims avoidance.
Leads by example in enforcing safety policies, conducts regular safety briefings, identifies and mitigates hazards, and holds crew leaders accountable for crew safety performance.
Inspects electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and repair needs while ensuring compliance with local codes
Assists with project closeout process
Mentors and trains direct reports, evaluates and identifies future field leaders; identifies training needs and ensures crew upholds Company policies and holds them accountable for performance
Completes required employee evaluations and provides timely feedback
Performs other assigned duties as needed