Electrical Foreman Jobs

Full-Time/Part-Time/Contract

Location

Field Leadership Careers

Electrical foreman jobs sit where field work meets field management. A working foreman runs a crew of journeymen and apprentices while still picking up tools when needed. A general foreman oversees multiple crews or phases of a larger project.

Both roles are in high demand as contractors grow commercial portfolios and need leaders who can execute scope without constant superintendent supervision.

At A Glance

Quick Facts

Typical Salary Range

$75,000 to $115,000 per year depending on project size and union status.

Hourly Range

$38 to $58/hr. Foreman scale is typically 10 to 15% above journeyman rate.

Experience Required

Minimum 5 to 8 years in commercial electrical, with at least 1 to 2 years leading crews.

Job Outlook

Strong demand as retiring foremen create leadership gaps across the industry.

Common Employers

Mid-size to large electrical subcontractors, national specialty contractors, design-build firms.

Market Demand

Why Demand Is Strong

A Severe Foreman Shortage

The foreman gap is one of the most acute talent problems in commercial electrical contracting. Journeymen can be recruited through apprenticeship pipelines, but developing foreman-ready talent takes years.

Active Poaching And Above-Scale Pay

Contractors running multiple concurrent projects are pulling foremen from competitors and offering above-scale compensation to retain them.

Rising Project Complexity

Commercial jobs have grown more complex, raising the skill bar for anyone in a lead role.

Hiring Criteria

What Employers Are Looking For

Journeyman license. The baseline credential for a foreman seat.
Deep NEC knowledge. Familiarity with code requirements for commercial installations.
Drawing literacy. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
Take-offs and scheduling. Experience with material take-offs and crew scheduling.
Communication skills. Strong enough to deal with GC superintendents and inspectors directly.
OSHA 30. Commonly required, with some employers expecting a master electrician license or progress toward one.