**Job Title: Electrical Foreman** **Job Description** We are seeking a highly skilled Foreman Electrician to lead commercial electrical construction projects. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the project, from ordering materials to managing manpower and scheduling inspections. The foreman will also perform hands-on electrical work, ensuring that installations and repairs meet NEC standards. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as the foreman will supervise crews and serve as the primary point of contact for clients. A commitment to safety and quality is paramount, with regular safety inspections and adherence to electrical codes and construction practices. **Responsibilities** + Oversee all aspects of commercial electrical construction projects. + Order materials and manage manpower for projects. + Schedule inspections and ensure compliance with NEC standards. + Perform hands-on electrical work and installations. + Supervise crews and serve as the primary point of contact for clients. + Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure adherence to electrical codes. + Plan layout, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. + Minimize waste of materials and provide access for future maintenance. + Install system components and wiring in compliance with NEC and NFPA. + Prepare sketches or follow diagrams or blueprints for wiring installations. + Cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using appropriate tools. + Pull wiring through conduit and splice wires using knife or pliers. + Connect wiring to control and distribution apparatus using hand tools and power tools. + Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety. + Observe functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards and need for adjustments. + Repair faulty equipment or systems as needed. + Assess and adjust priorities to meet project requirements and objectives. + Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects. + Perform other duties as required. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in reading schematics and blueprints. + Experience with conduit bending and wiring. + Strong troubleshooting skills. + Ability to pull wire and install electrical components. + Knowledge of NEC and NFPA standards. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in commercial construction. + Ability to plan new or modified installations. + Skill in using testing instruments like ohmmeter, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscope. **Why Work Here** Join one of the leading commercial electrical contractors in Illinois, completing over $30 million in electrical and technology work over each of the past five years. Benefit from a contract-to-hire position with full benefits available starting the first day of the month following your start date. **Work Environment** Work in commercial construction sites across the Chicagoland area, requiring full PPE. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hoffman Estates, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Hoffman Estates,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.