Foreman - Mission Critical Data Center
16 days ago
Cedar Rapids
Job Description Enterprise Electrical is looking for a skilled Electrical Foreman to manage field teams on a Mission Critical Data Center project based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position plays a vital role in guaranteeing that our field crews perform their work safely, efficiently, and according to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7 years of experience in commercial electrical construction, with a proven history of leading teams on mission critical / data center projects. As a Foreman, your responsibilities will include coordinating daily operations, supervising apprentices and journeymen, enforcing safety protocols, and ensuring adherence to all codes, drawings, and specifications. Standard Schedule: 5/10s + 1/8 (5 days at 10 hours and 1 day at 8 hours each week) Project Duration:1 year+ with additional steady work. Daily Per Diem: $120 (Paid daily, 7 days a week) Retention Bonus: An additional $5.00 per hour Foreman Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 (Disbursed 30 days following the start date) Responsibilities Field Leadership & Supervision • Supervise and lead journeymen, apprentices, and helpers on active data center projects, • Assign daily work, manpower, and priorities based on schedule and project needs, • Enforce productivity, workmanship, and safety expectations across crews, • Oversee installation of electrical systems including:, • Power distribution, • Switchgear, transformers, UPS, and PDUs, • Conduit and cable tray systems, • Grounding and bonding for mission-critical environments, • Coordinate work in electrical rooms, data halls, and support spaces, • Enforce OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and company safety policies at all times, • Lead daily JHAs, toolbox talks, and site safety planning, • Stop unsafe work and correct hazards immediately, • Read and interpret drawings, one-lines, specs, and schedules, • Coordinate with superintendents, project managers, QA/QC, safety, and other trades, • Track daily manpower, production, and material usage, • Ensure installations meet drawings, specifications, and inspection standards, • State Journeyman or Master Electrician License (required where applicable), • OSHA 30 preferred (OSHA 10 minimum), • NFPA 70E certification preferred, • Valid driver’s license, • High school diploma or GED required, • State-recognized electrical apprenticeship completion preferred, • 6+ years of commercial electrical experience required, • 2+ years in a foreman or lead role preferred, • Strong knowledge of NEC and commercial electrical codes, • Proven leadership and crew management ability, • Ability to plan work, sequence tasks, and manage manpower efficiently, • Experience with large-scale power distribution and electrical rooms, • Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills, • Hand and power tools, • Conduit benders and installation equipment, • Electrical testing equipment, • Lifts, ladders, and scaffolding, • PPE including arc-flash gear, • Active construction sites and data center environments, • Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs, • Exposure to electrical hazards, noise, dust, and varying temperatures, • Full-time position available, • Per diem opportunities, • Sign-on bonus opportunity, • A collaborative and supportive work culture, • 401k plan accessible after 90 days of employment, • Retention bonuses provided, • Paid Time Off (PTO) totaling 8.5 days available after 90 days of employment, • Immediate access to 2 Sick Days, • 8.5 paid holidays granted per year, effective immediately, • Opportunities for career progression and training, • Comprehensive health insurance covering Medical, Dental, and Vision, • Life insurance options, including Basic, Voluntary, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)