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Electrical General Foreman

Canyon State Electric
Salt Lake City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2026
šŸ’° $110,000/yr($90,000/yr – $110,000/yr)

About the role

WHY CANYON STATE ELECTRIC?

Join our award-winning construction team at Canyon State Electric! As a leading electrical contractor and single-source construction partner, we're committed to putting our people first. We offer competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, ongoing training, and a supportive team culture that helps you build the skills and career you want. Discover why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work since 2018 and start building your future with us.
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THE POSITION:

We're looking for a full-time General Foreman to coordinate operations and oversee electricians at construction sites. As the point of reference for both workers and supervisors, the General Foreman will be a key person for the completion of a project. Our ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical construction with exceptional leadership skills and the ability to make quick decisions. This person will be well organized and must have safety first mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise field production activities to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, teamwork, pride and development of the team.
  • Ensures work is performed according to company standards and project specifications including planning and managing labor, materials, and production on electrical construction projects.
  • Creates a material Buy-Out before the job beginning.
  • Plans work and labor requirements for the project for at least 3 weeks.
  • Complete As-Built Drawings and order materials once a week.
  • File daily reports and report all incidents.
  • Manages all project Close-Out processes as well as budget control (manages the cost on the site)
  • Communicates efficiently with the Project Management team and the customer/ General Contract.
  • Draft RFI's and submit them to the PM team.
  • Enforce all HR/ Company policies, safety policies, and perform disciplinary action with the crew as needed.
  • Enter and approve timecards for the assigned crew.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of commercial/ industrial foreman electrical experience
  • Experience working in data centers and high-rise projects preferred**
  • Experience leading crews of 20+ employees
  • Advanced abilities in reading plans, submittals, and specifications.
  • In-depth knowledge of NFPA 70 and a solid understanding of current electrical codes and installation methods.
  • Well-versed in the installation of power systems - lighting, fire protection, security, and data networks.
  • Ability to order and track materials, perform job cost projections, and develop "as-builts"
  • Proficient in all construction software as required
  • Clean background and driving record
  • Ability to run projects $5M and larger
  • Must be able to reach overhead, lift 75 pounds, and push and pull materials.
  • Must be able to work in various positions, e.g., stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, etc.
  • Work is regularly performed outdoors with temperatures exce

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