Electrical Foreman

Comfort Systems USA

. Oversee the direct work of Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman electricians .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in electrical construction, with a strong focus on leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration. Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and project specifications while ensuring compliance with local and NEC guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical System InstallationLeadership and MentoringBlueprint and Schematic ReadingElectrical TroubleshootingConstruction Schedule Development

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Hard Skills

Electrical Conduit InstallationCircuitry KnowledgeMaterial List DevelopmentElectrical Device TerminationBasic Mechanical AptitudeMathematical AbilityProject Specification UnderstandingWire and Conduit SizingBasic TroubleshootingConstruction Document Comprehension

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeam Player MentalityDecision-Making SkillsNegotiation SkillsWillingness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

BlueBeamNavisworksElectrical Tools

Industry Keywords

Electrical ConstructionCommercial EnvironmentsIndustrial EnvironmentsNEC GuidelinesOJT Participation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the direct work of Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman electricians
Install, alter, and repair electrical systems, conductors, associated materials, and equipment
Lead, train, mentor, and evaluate crew members
Lead and mentor Journeyman, Helpers, and Apprentices on the job site
Work alongside the crew and ensure high-quality work
Assist in developing an effective manpower schedule
Develop material lists from layouts, area prints, and job-site demands and communicate them to supervision
Help achieve production and budget goals by understanding required work and communicating it to the team
Ensure crew work complies with local and NEC guidelines
Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit
Install and terminate electrical devices, fixtures, panel boards, branch circuit, and feeder conductors
Demonstrate working knowledge of circuitry
Read and understand project specifications, blueprints, and schematics
Lay out small work areas from electrical drawings and project documents, including underground layout
Determine wire, conduit, and junction box sizing
Perform basic troubleshooting of lighting and general power circuits
Work under the guidance of a senior-level Foreman or Superintendent

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10 years of experience performing electrical construction in commercial and/or industrial environments
Leadership abilities and capability to lead, mentor, and coach teams of roughly five Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman Electricians
Thorough understanding of a small, assigned scope of work
Ability to recognize work outside assigned scope
Basic communication and negotiation skills with other trades and trade supervisors
Aptitude and willingness to learn other trades' blueprints and contract-related documents
Basic understanding of customer relationships and customer satisfaction
Intermediate understanding of developing, reading, and following construction schedules
Ability to learn and comprehend BlueBeam, Navisworks, and related programs
Participation in leadership training when available
Above-average leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
All tools required by company policy and ability to use them
Ability to work project schedules including weekends and overtime
Interest and aptitude to learn job-related material through oral instruction and observation
Team-player mentality, ability to follow directions, cooperate, and work safely
Basic mechanical aptitude and mathematical ability
Ability to learn basic construction documents
Willingness to participate in field training, OJT, classroom-based, or virtual