Electrical Foreman

About this role

Seeking an experienced Electrical Foreman for per diem commercial projects across North Dakota. You will lead on-site electrical crews, coordinate daily work, and make sure installations meet quality, code, and safety standards. This role is hands-on: expect to read and interpret drawings, troubleshoot systems, oversee lighting and standby/emergency installs, and represent the project professionally to supervisors and trade partners. Open to candidates willing to relocate for project assignments.

What you'll do

• • Lead and supervise electrical crews on commercial construction projects in North Dakota
• • Coordinate daily tasking, crew assignments and material staging to meet project schedules
• • Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams and plans for installations
• • Inspect work for quality and code compliance; perform site layout and work inspections
• • Install and commission lighting, overcurrent devices, standby/emergency systems, and voice/data/video systems
• • Enforce jobsite safety procedures and maintain clear communication with project stakeholders

What we're looking for

• • Strong commercial electrical field experience and proven foreman/leadership skills
• • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and single-line diagrams
• • Experience with lighting systems, overcurrent device selection/installation and standby/emergency systems
• • Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical systems and coordination with other trades
• • Clear verbal and written communication with supervisors, subcontractors and project teams
• • Willingness to work per diem assignments and relocate for project duration in North Dakota

Qualifications

• • Journeyman or Master electrician license (or equivalent) for commercial work
• • Minimum 5 years commercial electrical field experience preferred
• • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E training preferred
• • Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks
• • Ready and able to travel/relocate for project assignments in North Dakota

What we offer

• • Per diem position with daily allowance and travel assignment structure
• • Travel and lodging assistance while on project assignments
• • Site-specific safety training and orientation provided
• • Hands-on leadership role on commercial construction projects
• • Opportunities for steady project-based work across the region

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