Electrical Foreman-Shreveport, LA

Description

The Foreman at Bergelectric Corp. monitors installations, ensures work complies with company standards and project specifications, collaborates with general contractors and customers, and manages project schedule, productivity, safety, quality control, labor cost, manpower, and material procurement. This safety‑sensitive position requires oversight of all activities impacting successful project completion.

Key responsibilities include achieving productivity goals by assigning tasks and tracking labor, establishing and monitoring project objectives, managing purchase orders and material deliveries, adhering to contract changes and company policies, and utilizing prefabrication facilities and installation methods. The foreman ensures safety equipment, tools, and materials are available, provides crew change notices, anticipates and resolves issues, enforces shift schedules and break times, conducts performance evaluations, maintains accurate as‑builts, and communicates with owners, architects, contractors, and crew members. All work must meet NEC, federal, state, and local codes, and the foreman promotes teamwork, morale, and compliance with company policies.

The role requires lifting and pulling up to 50 lb, climbing ladders, pulling wire and conduit, squatting, stooping, kneeling while wearing a 25 lb tool belt, and standing for long periods performing repetitive tasks. Work is performed in varied weather conditions, high noise levels, and may involve ladders, man lifts, or reach booms.

• Manage crew tasks, track labor, and meet productivity targets.
• Set and monitor project goals, schedules, and cost controls.
• Oversee purchase orders, material receipt, and bulk‑buy procedures.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure proper PPE, equipment, and tools on site.
• Conduct crew performance evaluations and maintain accurate as‑builts.
• Communicate effectively with owners, architects, contractors, and management.
• Ensure all work complies with NEC, federal, state, and local codes.
• Foster teamwork, monitor crew morale, and uphold company policies.
• Read and interpret single‑line blueprints and troubleshoot electrical faults.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2–4 years of field experience as a Journeyman Electrician and hold a current Journeyman Wireman license where required. They should demonstrate ability to order and track materials, project costs, produce as‑builts, and possess strong knowledge of scheduling, material lead times, electrical codes, and installation methods for power systems, control panels, and single‑line blueprints. Experience in verifying compliance, troubleshooting faults, and working with lighting, fire protection, security, and data networks is also required.

• Require 2–4 years of Journeyman Electrician experience and a current license.
• Demonstrate ability to order/track materials, project costs, and produce as‑builts.
• Possess strong knowledge of electrical codes, installation methods, and power systems.
• Physical ability to lift/pull 50 lb, climb ladders, and work in varied weather conditions.

Benefits

Bergelectric offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. The company complies with EEO regulations, ADA, and federal contracting requirements such as Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

• Provide medical, dental, vision benefits and a 401(k) with employer match.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance