Electrical Foreman
Watson Electrical Construction Co. Llc
Manage electrical crews, installations, repairs, and ensure compliance on construction sites
27 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Wilmington, NC
Field
Company Size
294 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electrical Construction
Project Management
Design Build
Turnkey Electrical Services
Electrical Contracting
Construction Management
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Energy Solutions & Services
Multi-Family
Hospitality
Warehouses/Distribution Buildings
Manufacturing Buildings
Refrigeration/Cold Storage Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
equipment repair
ladder work
blueprint reading
crew supervision
safety compliance
material management
- Repair faulty equipment or systems.
- Work from all types of ladders and carry and relocate up to 12’ step ladder unassisted.
- Recommend or initiate personnel actions (promotions, transfers discharges, and disciplinary measures).
- Interpret company policies to workers.
- May train new workers.
- Monitor the work being performed and direct the crew.
- Deal with people in actual job duties beyond giving and receiving instructions.
- Operate company vehicles with manual and automatic transmission.
- Bend conduit by hand with hand benders.
- Wear personal protective equipment as required in Safety Handbook.
- Positively identify colors of wires.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assign duties.
- Analyze and resolve work problems, and/or assist workers in solving work problems.
- Make decisions based on personal judgments.
- Evaluate information and analyze problems logically to develop solutions.
- Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, specifications, work site directions, blue prints and written instructions.
- Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follow diagrams or blueprints, insuring that work is installed as required.
- Supervise assigned job site employees to complete project.
- Operate two handed tools and equipment as required.
- Lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Perform work at various heights using ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas.
- Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and national and local codes.
- Deal with people in actual job duties and have agreeable working relationships.
- Responsible for securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
- Work in restricted areas (switch gear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces and attics).
- Plan, direct, and coordinate an entire activity or the activities of others.
- Operate equipment, trenchers, lift trucks, etc. in a safe manner.
- Complete overhead work for full day assignments.
- Work energized circuits and equipment as outlined in Safety Policy.
- Keep/wear required personal tools at all times (waist tool belt as worn weighs approximately 30 lbs.).
- Observe functions of installed equipment or system to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
- Complete required paperwork (time sheets, safety reports, accident reports, etc.)
- Monitor and control the Company’s established policies concerning, but not limited to, the following:
- Work with numbers accurately to review budgets, materials, and time schedules.
- Climb ladders (all types).
- Constantly move on feet
- Schedule work per the pace of the job and other trades.
- Operate and work from mechanical personnel lifts (electric or gas powered).
- See details and recognize errors in written material, numbers, charts, or tables.
- Requisition and inspect materials.
What you bring
safety procedures
power tools
trenching
physical labor
communication
overtime
- Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
- Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.
- Employee’s personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed the rated weight capacity of ladders.
- Comprehend reading and drawing prints and schematics of same.
- Ability to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
- Work with figures quickly and easily.
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
- Express ideas clearly to others.
- Communicate effectively
- Hear and see well (either naturally or with correction).
- Understand the meanings and relationships of words and use language effectively.
- Capable of digging trenches, either by use of hand tools or power equipment.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week and overtime as required, to include night shifts and out of town (if needed).
- Work in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.
- Must have the ability to use required power tools
- The Company’s Substance Abuse Program.
- Hazardous Communication Program.
- Quality Assurance Program.
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Overview
$75M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Reflects steady financial growth over decades, reaching $75M by 2025.
200+ MW Solar
Solar Installations
Over 200 MW of solar installed by 2020, ranking among top U.S. solar contractors.
- Founded in 1935 in North Carolina, the company has grown from a regional electrician to a major Southeast electrical contractor.
- Projects span commercial complexes, industrial plants, solar utility-scale installations, and utility infrastructure.
- Typical jobs include electrical service and maintenance, solar installations, alarm/communications systems, and heavy-duty wiring.
- Specialist sectors include commercial buildings, industrial facilities, solar energy, and utility infrastructure.
- With ten offices across NC, SC, and VA, they deliver regional scale from apprenticeship roots.
- Their four-year in-house NCCER-accredited apprenticeship program, started in 1952, fuels skilled workforce growth.
- Standout fact: family-led since incorporation, they’ve maintained long-term ties with community colleges to train electricians.
- Ensuring integrity in all work activities.
- Prioritizing safety and employee well-being.
- Focusing on high-quality craftsmanship and performance.
- Delivering excellence in customer service and client satisfaction.
- Innovating with modern tools and techniques.
- Maintaining accountability and responsibility for results.
Target by 2040
Net Zero Ambition
Working towards achieving net zero emissions by the year 2040, demonstrating long-term commitment to climate action.
- Committed to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices.
- Focus on energy-efficient solutions in electrical installations.
- Actively pursuing energy conservation and waste reduction strategies.
- Investing in technologies that promote sustainability in construction.
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