**Hiring Electrical Foreman** **Job Description** We are seeking a highly skilled Foreman Electrician to lead our 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** + Order materials and manage project manpower. + Schedule and oversee inspections. + Perform hands-on electrical work in compliance with NEC standards. + Supervise crews and serve as the primary contact for clients. + Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure adherence to electrical codes and construction practices. + Plan layout, install, and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. + Minimize waste of materials and ensure access for future maintenance. + Install system components and wiring in compliance with the NEC and NFPA. + Prepare sketches or follow diagrams or blueprints for wiring and equipment placement. + Cut, bend, thread, assemble, and install electrical conduit using appropriate tools. + Pull wiring through conduit and splice wires as needed. + Connect wiring to control and distribution apparatus. + Test circuit continuity to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components. + Observe functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards or needed 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. **Essential Skills** + Proficient in electrician work and blueprint reading. + Skilled in conduit bending, wiring, and troubleshooting. + Experience in commercial construction and pulling wire. + Strong leadership and communication abilities. + Commitment to safety and quality in electrical work. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to plan new or modified installations to minimize waste and ensure future maintenance. + Experience in installing system components and wiring in compliance with NEC and NFPA. + Proficiency in using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader, and conduit bender. + Ability to test and ensure electrical compatibility using testing instruments. **Why Work Here?** Join a leading commercial electrical contractor known for completing significant electrical and technology projects. Benefit from a contract-to-hire opportunity with full benefits available from the first day of the month following your start date. Experience a supportive work culture that values quality and safety. **Work Environment** Work in commercial construction sites across the Chicagoland area, with a requirement for full personal protective equipment (PPE) at all sites. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oak Park, IL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 Oak Park,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026. **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.