At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.
SUMMARY: The position of Foreman has been established to enhance the profitability of the business by ensuring that workers, equipment, and materials are used properly at a jobsite to maximize productivity and maintain schedules.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:
Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)
Pay Transparency
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.
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Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.
SUMMARY: The position of Foreman has been established to enhance the profitability of the business by ensuring that workers, equipment, and materials are used properly at a jobsite to maximize productivity and maintain schedules.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Ensure that Baker Electric’s interpretation of the project’s specifications and job drawings are being executed. Confirm compliance with all contract documents and prevailing building codes.
- Discuss with Superintendent/Project Management possible specification and interpretations not yet defined by Baker Electric, including conflicts with drawings, or differing job conditions.
- Interact with the inspectors regarding specification discrepancies by explaining Baker Electric interpretations. If further discussions are required, information needs to be passed to the Project Manager.
- Execute the change order process.
- Review contract drawings, specifications and submittals when the job is assigned.
- Plan construction work activities to support schedule and with minimal interferences from other trades, and make the most efficient and uniform use of manpower, tools and equipment throughout the job.
- Coordinate with other trades working on the projects, i.e. Fire sprinklers, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
- Manage and train manpower at the jobsite.
- Process all time sheets in a timely manner.
- Identify the approximate time required to do each task and determine the size of crew required to complete the job most efficiently.
- Assign workers to jobs based on the worker’s strongest capabilities.
- Be sure that workers have all the materials and tools they need to work as productively as possible.
- Manage crew sizes and forecast requirements for manpower.
- Forward all union issues and discussions concerning work agreements to Superintendent.
- Maintain dated Contractors Daily Log book documenting jobsite information i.e. delays, weather condition, size of crews, etc.
- Ensure all material installation methods are being completed on schedule with high standards of quality by inspecting work in progress.
- Perform continuous evaluation of installation processes to promote increases in production.
- Communicate material installation with the Project Manager for possible specification or code conflicts or quality problems.
- Actively review projects for Pre-Fab opportunities. Coordinate with the Superintendent to implement Pre-Fab items into the project.
- Strategically plan major equipment/material order quantities and delivery time frames that coincide with production schedules and project requirements.
- Assure long lead items are delivered on time to prevent disruptions in the production schedule.
- Monitor that material is being ordered and arriving on the job site on schedule, and field paper work is maintained correctly.
- Arrange proper storage and security for materials delivered to the job site.
- Report any unresolved material problems (ordering, arrival, backorders, damages, shortage, etc.) to the Purchasing Manager, Superintendent, and/or Project Manager.
- Responsible for all Company tools on foreman’s projects.
- Ensure that tools are in good repair, used properly and not abused.
- Review job status tool inventories list and complete reconcile to assure accurate inventory.
- Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager to resolve any tool or equipment problems: usage, condition, availability, etc.
- Complete RFIs (Request for Information) properly and when needed and forward to Project Manager.
- Promote, and maintain a cooperative relationship with all company personnel, clients and other jobsite contacts.
- Provide job progress report to the Superintendent as required.
- Enforce company policy and procedures in regards to workmanship standards, safety and training.
- Provide Safety information and training according to company policies and CAL-OSHA requirements.
- Monitor field housekeeping activities for compliance with job safety requirements and standards.
- Ensure proper reporting of employee job injuries.
- Make sure all Construction employees comply with applicable federal, state, city, municipality and union laws and regulations. Maintain good working relations with the union.
- Maintain training/certifications.
- Certified General Journeyman Electrician – State of California
- Electrical Safe Work Practices – Hot Work
- OSHA 10
- First Aid/Adult CPR
- Successful completion of I.B.E.W. Apprenticeship or equivalent level of experience.
- Five years of journeyman electrician experience or demonstrated capability.
- Knowledge of MS applications and a valid CA Driver’s License is required.
At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:
Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)
Pay Transparency
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.
Acknowledgements
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.