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 Foreman ensures optimal productivity, adherence to schedules, and effective utilization of workers, equipment, and materials at job sites. This role directly supports Baker Electric’s profitability through leadership, planning, and execution.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Project Oversight and Execution
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, job drawings, contract documents, and building codes.
- Address specification discrepancies and conflicts in collaboration with the Superintendent and Project Manager.
- Manage the change order process and review contract documents and submittals.
- Strategically plan and execute work activities to optimize efficiency and minimize interferences.
Team Coordination and Training
- Assign tasks based on workers’ strengths and provide necessary tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Manage and train job site crews, forecasting manpower needs and ensuring effective scheduling.
- Process timesheets promptly and handle union-related discussions by escalating to the Superintendent as needed.
Quality Assurance and Safety
- Inspect and evaluate work in progress to ensure quality standards and schedule adherence.
- Promote safety practices, provide training, and enforce compliance with OSHA, company policies, and applicable laws.
- Document and report workplace injuries and maintain an organized, safe job site.
Materials and Tools Management
- Coordinate delivery schedules for materials and equipment to align with project timelines.
- Resolve material issues (e.g., shortages, damages, backorders) by communicating with the Purchasing Manager, Superintendent, and Project Manager.
- Oversee tool maintenance and ensure proper usage. Reconcile inventory and address issues with the Warehouse Manager.
Communication and Reporting
- Maintain a daily log of job site activities, including delays, weather conditions, and crew size.
- Provide regular progress updates to the Superintendent and address potential code or specification conflicts.
- Submit RFIs (Requests for Information) as necessary.
Qualifications
- Certified General Journeyman Electrician – State of California.
- OSHA 30, Electrical Safe Work Practices, and First Aid/Adult CPR certifications.
- Successful completion of I.B.E.W. Apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5+ years as a Foreman in Electrical Utility-Scale Solar projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications and a valid California Driver’s License.
Benefits
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.
