Foreman - Electrical - IN Region

GEMCO Constructors
Chicago, IL

GEMCO Constructors , founded in July of 2014, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. GEMCO is a national mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems and service contractor providing comprehensive design and build solutions for its customers throughout the United States. GEMCO is coast to coast holding engineering and construction registrations, licenses, and certifications within 30+ states.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

  • Organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of the craft employees on construction projects.
  • Trains employees.
  • Determines work priorities and coordinates work activities within the design area and/or with others outside of the office; apportions work among employees according to abilities or specialized training.
  • Coordinates new construction and major remodeling, which involves attending meetings and reviewing project documents (e.g. contracts, specifications, blueprints) as necessary.
  • Collaborates with administrators on the supervision of all work operations.
  • Exercises control over rate of construction progress to complete construction project within time limits, schedules tasks for employees.
  • Leads inspection and commission of day-to-day construction work to enforce conformity to specification
  • Adhere to and instruct others on proper safety protocol

Traits/Competencies

  • Ability to train and supervise others
  • Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by the various building crafts.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems.
  • Knowledge of building materials, tools, and machines.
  • Knowledge of building material costs and wages.
  • Ability to read blueprints and specifications for buildings.
  • General computer, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

  • 10 + years of electrical commercial experience
  • 3 - 5 + years previous experience working as a foreman, preferred but not required

Physical Demands

  • The position requires standing, bending, reaching, lifting most of the workday.
  • Lift repetitively 50 pounds.
  • Climb ladders.
  • Work from scaffolding and lifts.
  • Drive a company vehicle (truck).
  • Other manual labor as required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Summary

The Foreman is responsible for monitoring electrical installations and crews consisting of journeyman and apprentices, specifically managing the productivity, safety, quality control and procurement of materials.

Our core values are " DECISIVENESS, DEPENDABILITY, INITIATIVE, RESOURCEFULNESS and FLEXIBILITY ".

  • DECISIVENESS – Recognizing and acting on key factors to finalize important decisions.
  • DEPENDABILITY – Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
  • INITIATIVE – Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.
  • RESOURCEFULLNESS – Effectively utilizing the people and tools available to overcome challenges.
  • FLEXIBILITY – Willingness to change plans or ideas to benefit the greater good.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Posted 2025-11-03

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