Certified Journeyman Electrical Foreman

About this role

DPR is hiring a Certified Journeyman Electrical Foreman in San Diego, CA to lead commercial construction electrical crews. The foreman will supervise electricians, apprentices, and laborers on active job sites, set and adjust work timelines to meet the construction schedule, and organize project materials and equipment. The role requires reading plans, specifications, contracts, and electrical layouts; performing quality-control inspections; troubleshooting and resolving field issues quickly; and enforcing NEC and site safety standards to ensure code-compliant installations.

What you'll do

• Supervise and train electricians, apprentices, and laborers on active commercial job sites
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and electrical layouts to determine installation procedures
• Order, organize, and coordinate project materials, equipment, work sequences, and other trades
• Establish and adjust work sequences and timelines to meet the construction schedule
• Conduct quality-control inspections and analyze and resolve work problems in the field
• Enforce safety standards and ensure work is completed to applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards

What we're looking for

• California Journeyman Electrician certification (required) and commercial foreman experience
• 5+ years as a Foreman/Leadman in commercial construction
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and contract documents
• Strong field leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, perform interlock wiring, and test circuits using standard test equipment
• Experience coordinating materials, equipment, and multiple trades on commercial projects; pass background check (including drug test) and hold a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Certified Journeyman Electrician — State of California
• OSHA 30
• OSHA 10
• Valid Driver’s License
• English (fluent)

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