Traveling Foreman

Traveling Foreman Location:

• Project-Based / Travel Required Department: Field Operations Reports To: Superintendent About Hays Electrical Services With over 18 years of experience and hundreds of million-dollar projects completed, Hays Electrical Services provides excellent service to customers across the hospitality, commercial, and solar industries.


• Hays Electrical Services approaches each project with a cooperative mindset, working closely with business owners, contractors, and subcontractors toward a common goal—successful project delivery.
• Our teams are committed to safety, quality, and execution excellence, delivering reliable electrical solutions while maintaining strong partnerships throughout every phase of construction.
• Position Overview The Traveling Foreman is responsible for direct supervision of assigned electrical crews across multiple project locations.
• This role oversees the execution of electrical work in the field while traveling to active jobsites as assigned.
• The Traveling Foreman ensures installations are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with Hays Electrical quality standards and applicable codes.
• This position serves as a key field leader supporting Superintendents on remote or rotating projects.
• The Traveling Foreman bridges communication between crews and leadership, maintains daily labor tracking, enforces production plans, and ensures consistent execution and culture across all assigned projects.
• Key Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight Lead and supervise daily work of Journeymen, Apprentices, and Helpers across assigned project locations.
• Assign tasks based on labor plans, schedules, and site-specific conditions.
• Provide daily coaching, training, and mentorship to apprentices and journeymen.
• Enforce accountability for safety, quality, and productivity at all sites.
• Establish consistent expectations and standards across traveling crews.
• Operational Execution Interpret drawings, specifications, and labor plans to direct field installations.
• Ensure work is executed per project requirements, NEC, and Hays Electrical standards.
• Track crew hours daily and report production to the Superintendent using Hays labor codes.
• Identify obstacles impacting schedule or productivity and escalate issues with proper documentation.
• Participate in lookahead planning and provide input on manpower needs and crew mobilization.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance Conduct daily jobsite safety huddles and ensure toolbox talks and JHAs are completed.
• Monitor installations for quality and compliance with QA/QC requirements.
• Ensure crews follow NEC, OSHA, and Hays Electrical safety policies.
• Correct or escalate deficiencies immediately to minimize rework and risk.
• Financial & Performance Management Monitor crew labor performance against budgeted hours.
• Accurately complete daily timecards and ensure alignment with actual production.
• Support Superintendents with labor data for WIP tracking and forecasting.
• Communication & Culture Communicate daily progress, manpower needs, and risks to the Superintendent.
• Act as the first point of contact for crew concerns while traveling.

Promote and model Hays Electrical’s core values:

• Excellence, Safety, Drive, Communication, Client Focus .


• Encourage participation in training, Trailblazer initiatives, and cultural programs.
• Required Skills & Competencies Proven ability to lead electrical crews across multiple or remote jobsites.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical installations, sequencing, and methods.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Proficiency with daily reporting tools and production tracking.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead in changing environments.
• Ability to consistently enforce safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as assigned.
• Qualifications 3+ years of experience in electrical construction.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience (Foreman, Leadman, or equivalent).
• Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Demonstrated success meeting productivity, quality, and safety standards on multifamily or commercial projects.
• Willingness to travel and support multiple project locations.
• Commitment to training and developing apprentices and journeymen.

Reporting Structure Reports To:

• Superintendent Direct Reports: Journeymen, Apprentices, Mechanics Decision-Making Authority: Daily task assignments, safety enforcement, labor tracking, and immediate field adjustments for assigned crews.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Labor Productivity & Forecasting Crew labor hours maintained within ±5% of budget 100% accurate daily production reporting Schedule Performance 92%+ completion of planned daily and weekly tasks On-time execution of assigned project scopes Quality & Compliance 92%+ QA/QC compliance rate Minimal repeat deficiencies or punch-list items Safety 100% completion of daily safety huddles and toolbox talks Zero tolerance for unsafe acts; immediate corrective action enforced Financial & Reporting Accurate and timely submission of timecards and reports (target:

• 100%) Labor efficiency maintained within budget projections Team Development & Culture Documented apprentice progression Active participation in training and cultural initiatives Demonstrated crew engagement and retention improvement Powered by JazzHR