Electrical Foreman

Job Title: Electrical Foreman Job Description
This role leads electrical crews on industrial and commercial construction projects, with a primary focus on upgrades to industrial manufacturing facilities such as food and beverage plants, ethanol facilities, grain elevators, mining operations, and similar environments. The Electrical Foreman plans, lays out, installs, and wires electrical components in accordance with project drawings, specifications, and applicable electrical codes. The foreman typically runs one to two smaller service projects at a time, independently managing all field activities and project execution while coordinating closely with other project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise an electrical crew, typically overseeing a team of up to six or more electricians on industrial and commercial projects.
- Plan and lay out electrical work in the field based on project drawings, specifications, and applicable electrical codes.
- Run one to two smaller service projects at a time, taking full ownership of field operations from start to finish.
- Perform project takeoffs, including quantifying materials, labor, and equipment needs from drawings and specifications.
- Manage material procurement and requisitions, ensuring all necessary materials and equipment are available on time.
- Develop and maintain look-ahead plans to anticipate upcoming work, coordinate resources, and keep the project on schedule.
- Establish workflows and sequences of operations to ensure projects remain on track and are executed efficiently.
- Review drawings and documentation to confirm scope, identify potential issues, and ensure work aligns with design requirements.
- Run Methods of Procedure (MOPs) as needed, ensuring safe and controlled execution of critical tasks.
- Install, wire, and terminate electrical components, including conduit runs, wiring systems, and related infrastructure.
- Oversee and participate in conduit bending and running conduit to meet project and code requirements.
- Ensure all work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other applicable electrical standards.
- Manage and coordinate multiple crews on major projects, providing direction, support, and oversight as needed.
- Communicate regularly with other foremen and site leadership to address daily issues, provide progress updates, and coordinate activities.
- Monitor and manage the project schedule, adjusting priorities and resources to meet milestones and deadlines.
- Enforce safety regulations and promote a strong culture of workplace safety on all job sites.
- Wear tools and perform hands-on electrical work (belt on) when necessary to support the crew and maintain productivity.
- Coordinate travel and site visits using a company-provided vehicle when needed to move between job sites.
- Support industrial projects involving instrumentation, pull schedules, and complex conduit runs within manufacturing environments.
- Participate in planning and execution of upgrades for industrial manufacturing facilities, including food and beverage plants, ethanol facilities, grain elevators, and mining operations.
Essential Skills
- Current journeyman or master electrician license.
- Experience serving as a foreman on at least one electrical construction project.
- Hands-on experience on at least one industrial job site involving instrumentation, pull schedules, and conduit runs.
- Proficiency in electrical construction practices, including wiring, conduit installation, and conduit bending.
- Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and its application on commercial and industrial projects.
- Demonstrated ability to run and manage electrical crews, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and supporting field staff.
- Experience performing project takeoffs from drawings and specifications to determine material and labor needs.
- Proven ability to manage material ordering, procurement, and tracking for active projects.
- Experience developing and using look-ahead schedules to plan work and manage job sites effectively.
- Strong project management capabilities within electrical construction environments.
- Proficiency with PLC-related work in an industrial setting, as applicable to project needs.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Suite).
- Effective communication skills for coordinating with other foremen, supervisors, and project stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret and work from project drawings, specifications, and pull schedules.
- Commitment to enforcing and maintaining high safety standards on all job sites.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience overseeing multiple crews on large or complex projects.
- Background working on industrial upgrades in environments such as food and beverage facilities, tire manufacturing, grain elevators, mining operations, and similar industrial plants.
- Experience managing both small service projects and larger industrial upgrade projects simultaneously.
- Comfort working in a mix of field leadership and hands-on roles, stepping in with tools when needed.
- Ability to develop and maintain clear workflows and sequences that optimize crew productivity and project outcomes.
- Strong organizational skills for managing documentation, schedules, and material tracking.
- Capability to travel to various job sites as required by project demands.
- Experience participating in or executing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for critical tasks.
- Willingness to support a national industrial group and adapt to different facility types and project scopes.
Work Environment
This role operates primarily on industrial and commercial construction sites, with most projects focused on upgrades to existing manufacturing facilities, including food and beverage plants, ethanol facilities, grain elevators, mining operations, and similar industrial environments. Work involves frequent time in active plant settings and on construction sites, where adherence to safety protocols and use of appropriate personal protective equipment is essential. The foreman leads crews in the field and may periodically wear tools to perform hands-on work. A vehicle is available on site when travel to various job locations is required. The position includes travel to different project sites, supported by per diem and certain mobilization and demobilization cost coverage depending on location. The work environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and clear communication, with regular coordination among multiple crews, foremen, and project stakeholders. Standard construction-site attire and safety gear are expected, aligned with industrial facility requirements and company safety standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Prairie, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Prairie, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Grand Prairie,TX. About Actalent

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