About this opportunity
Clifford Electric lists this Commercial Electrical Foreman / Working Superintendent. opportunity in orange, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCommercial Electrical Foreman / Lead Electrician
Clifford Electric is hiring an experienced Commercial Electrical Foreman who can take ownership of projects and lead crews throughout Southern California.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can run commercial tenant-improvement and ground-up projects without constant supervision. We need someone who thinks ahead, solves problems, protects the company’s scope, and keeps the project moving.
The right candidate must be a strong commercial electrician and a confident field leader. You must be able to communicate professionally with general contractors and jobsite superintendents, including respectfully pushing back when requested work is unsafe, incorrect, outside our scope, or likely to create scheduling or cost problems.
Responsibilities
Run commercial electrical projects from mobilization through completion
Supervise, train, and hold field employees accountable
Plan manpower, materials, and daily production
Review electrical plans, specifications, one-lines, panel schedules, and project schedules
Lay out work and provide clear direction to the crew
Coordinate with general contractors, superintendents, inspectors, and other trades
Troubleshoot electrical systems and resolve field problems
Monitor productivity, quality, safety, and project progress
Identify plan conflicts, missing information, scope gaps, and potential change orders
Document delays, existing conditions, extra work, and GC-directed changes
Order materials and prevent avoidable downtime
Communicate project needs and concerns clearly with the office
Perform electrical work alongside the crew when needed
Help complete projects on schedule and within budget
Required Qualifications
Minimum eight years of commercial electrical experience
Minimum three years as a foreman or lead electrician responsible for running commercial projects
Active California General Electrician Certification, commonly called a journeyman or JC card
Electrician Trainee cards will not be accepted for this position
Proven experience supervising electrical crews
Strong commercial tenant-improvement experience
Ground-up construction experience
Ability to independently read plans, specifications, one-lines, panel schedules, and construction schedules
Strong troubleshooting, layout, and problem-solving skills
Experience with EMT, underground PVC, switchgear, panels, feeders, branch circuits, lighting controls, RTU connections, equipment connections, and electrical demolition
Ability to recognize scope gaps and change-order work before proceeding
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Personal hand tools required
Willingness to travel to different Southern California jobsites
Residential-only experience does not meet the requirements for this position.
What We Value
Strong leadership without unnecessary drama
Accountability and follow-through
Clear and direct communication
Respect for employees, customers, and other trades
Confidence addressing problems before they become expensive
Willingness to professionally stand up to a superintendent when necessary
Ability to protect the company while maintaining a good relationship with the general contractor
Someone who treats each project like it is their own
Work Area
Projects are located throughout Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties. Applicants must be willing and able to report directly to different Southern California jobsites.
Schedule
Full-time. Most projects are daytime work, but occasional night or weekend work may be required depending on the project.
Compensation
Hourly rate based on commercial experience, leadership ability, and demonstrated field knowledge.
Qualified applicants may be asked to complete a paid working interview.
When applying, please include:
Your current city
Years of commercial electrical experience
California General Electrician Certification number
Years of experience running commercial projects
The last three commercial projects you completed
The largest crew or project you have supervised
Your requested hourly rate
Your earliest available start date
Worksite address
orange, CA, 92656, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.