Small Projects-Electrical Foreman
Facility Solutions Group, Inc.
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Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a Journeyman Electrician to support our Service Department by leading small commercial construction projects. This individual should be capable of serving as a Small Projects Foreman, managing crews of 2–5 electricians while overseeing electrical installations, renovations, and build-outs. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial construction background, service experience, the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and experience running small projects from start to finish. We are looking for a dependable, career-minded professional with strong leadership skills who is eager to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with our company.
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for all FSG Electric field trades on an electrical construction crew or project
- Do a working estimate and take-off jointly with the Project Manager
- Lay out work for subordinate lead persons, and be jointly responsible with the Project Manager for having material, tools, equipment, information, and appropriate manpower in the proper place in a timely fashion
- Establish work schedules and man-loading charts
- Direct subordinate crew in installation of electrical feeders; equipment such as pumps, motors, and generators; control and distribution apparatus such as switch gear, relays, and circuit breaker panels; lighting fixtures and outlets; and related connections and terminations
- Monitor work as performed, direct subordinate crews, and schedule work according to the pace of the job and other trades
- Perform work being supervised for either production or instruction
- Handle or oversee the disposition of required office correspondence and administrative paperwork such as official forms, daily reports, time sheets/tickets, safety reports, etc.
- Be responsible for crew or project safety performance
- Assure employees are properly trained or instructed in the performance of duties to which assigned
- Assure compliance with all FSG Electric safety processes and protocols
- Investigate or assist in the investigation and reporting of any accident or safety incidents involving job site employees
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree
- Valid TDLR Journeyman or Master license
- Valid Drivers License
- MUST be able to pass a drug and background screen
- Ability to multitask while staying organized
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Positive customer service skills
- Experience in crew leading and or acting as foreman on new ground-up construction projects
- Experience in lighting a plus
Compensation
USD $33.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Recruiter: Amelia 512-350-8211 [email protected]
What Most Electricians Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Electrical work in Texas is licensed by the state. You begin as a registered apprentice, accumulate thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician, and pass an exam to reach journeyman, then master. A posting that says electrician may want a specific tier, so check which license the role expects. Pay is hourly and climbs sharply with each license step. Service and low-voltage specialties sometimes add performance pay on top.
The work splits into residential, commercial, and industrial, and each feels different. Residential service means troubleshooting panels, outlets, and fixtures in occupied homes. Commercial and new construction lean on conduit bending, blueprint reading, and rough-in on a schedule. Safety is constant. You lock out circuits, test before you touch, and follow code to the letter because inspectors check the work. Demand in the Houston metro stays strong with new building, solar tie-ins, and EV charger installs, so skilled hands rarely sit idle.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Most days open with a job packet or a service route. You review the scope, pull materials, and set up a safe work area. Service electricians spend the day diagnosing dead circuits, replacing breakers, adding outlets, and correcting wiring that failed an inspection. You test voltage, trace faults, and confirm every connection is tight and grounded.
On new construction the rhythm is different. You bend and run conduit, pull wire, mount boxes, and set panels to the plan. Rough-in has to pass inspection before walls close, so accuracy and code knowledge matter more than speed. You coordinate with other trades sharing the site and keep your runs clean. Documentation closes out the day. You mark panels, note circuits, and record what was installed. The job mixes physical work, careful measurement, and steady problem solving, and a single miss can mean a failed inspection or a callback.
What Electricians Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Electricians).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $28.45/hr.
Becoming a Licensed Electrician in Texas
Electrical work is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. You start as a registered apprentice and log thousands of paid hours under a licensed electrician. With enough documented hours you test for journeyman, and after more experience you sit for the master electrician exam. A master can hold or serve as the responsible party for a contractor license. Specialties like low-voltage and sign electrician have their own licenses. Every step ties to hours and a passing exam, so track your time from day one.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Apprentice Electrician $47,237/yr
Register with the state and log paid hours under a licensed electrician.
- 2 Journeyman Electrician $59,176/yr
Pass the exam and wire installs and service with limited supervision.
- 3 Master Electrician $73,715/yr
Top tier. Design systems, pull permits, and oversee journeymen.
- 4 Estimator / Foreman $73,715/yr
Bid projects and lead crews on commercial and industrial jobs.
- 5 Electrical Contractor $84,469/yr
Hold the contractor license and run your own electrical business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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