Uihlein Foreman Electrician

Uihlein Electric is proud to be a Union employer. If not already an IBEW member, our team is happy to guide you through the process to join. Uihlein Electric is immediately hiring Foremen and General Foremen! For over 100 years, Uihlein Electric has been proud to serve as one of Milwaukee’s most dependable electrical service providers. Our work is grounded in our company’s five core values: Safety, Professionalism, Quality, Integrity and Community. We are growing and are looking for driven and organized individuals who share the same pride and enthusiasm for the industry as we do. Purpose: The Electrical Foreman is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing electrical construction activities while leading field personnel to safely deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. Individuals in this role may lead projects, crews, or work areas of varying size and complexity depending on experience, demonstrated capabilities, and project requirements. Essential Duties: Exhibits commitment to safety excellence. Lead electrical construction activities in the field while promoting safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork. Plan and coordinate installation activities, including work sequencing, layout strategy, constructability reviews, and coordination of Methods of Procedure (MOPs) as required. Supervise and develop field personnel including Journeymen and Apprentices Coordinate daily work activities with other trades Collaborate with project support teams to ensure field installation aligns with project requirements. Assist with material planning, procurement, tracking, and organization to support project execution. Communicate project needs, manpower requirements, progress updates, and potential challenges to project leadership. Develop and maintain short-term work plans and manpower forecasts to support overall project schedules. Review drawings, specifications, change documents, and as-built documentation to ensure accurate installation. Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, contract requirements, company standards, and customer expectations. Participate in coordination meetings and represent the electrical scope with project stakeholders. Support identification and documentation of project changes, schedule impacts, and field conditions. Monitor productivity and labor performance and communicate opportunities or concerns to project leadership. Implement quality control practices and support testing, labeling, commissioning, and project turnover activities. Ability to adapt and succeed in fast-paced construction environments. Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports, manpower logs, progress tracking, and field records. Lead by example in enforcing company safety policies, conducting safety briefings, identifying hazards, and promoting a culture of safety. Inspect electrical systems and installations to ensure workmanship quality and compliance with applicable codes and standards. Assist with startup, turnover, and closeout activities. Mentor and develop future field leaders through coaching, training, and performance feedback. Perform other duties as assigned.