Electrical Foreman (Commercial) - Houston, TX
Enterprise Electrical
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Job Description
About Enterprise Electrical
Enterprise Electrical is a fast-growing commercial electrical contractor based in Houston, TX that specializes in Design-Build projects. Integrity, teamwork, and respect are the values we strive to maintain and operate by. Each team member is encouraged to pursue continued education and technical growth because, as a company, we value providing the right tools and training for our employees to succeed.
Position Overview
We are looking to add a Commercial Foreman to the team. Our ideal Foreman is a highly skilled and experienced individual with in-depth knowledge. Someone who possesses strong leadership management abilities to oversee teams of electricians, ensuring efficient project execution. Safety is our top priority at Enterprise Electrical; we adhere to strict safety standards and guidelines. We want a foreman who is technically proficient, holds the necessary licenses and certifications, and demonstrates problem solving abilities. Attention to detail, customer relations, continuous learning, physical stamina, ethical conduct, and professionalism are essential.
Specific Responsibilities
- Organizational: Must be organized, plan and coordinate work ahead of time.
- Management: Manage each project effectively by ensuring that all materials, tools equipment and job information are on the jobsite.
- Respect: Treat client with the highest degree of respect and work to develop a partnership environment.
- Troubleshooting: Investigate and problem solve to determine the most efficient way to install changes to existing service.
- Teamwork: Work as a team member by assisting others where needed and following a neat and process-oriented work style.
- Time Management: Be efficient with your time and materials while ensuring top quality electrical installations.
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively on any issues or room for improvement. Must be able to read, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
- Managing Material: Responsible for managing and maintaining all tools and materials.
- Detail orientated: Attention to detail/Projects.
- Professionalism: Handle every client request with professionalism.
- Estimate the general amount of time and material to complete service tasks, considering the needs and manpower requirements.
Physical Capabilities and Requirements
- Work from all type ladders (step ladders up to 14', "A" frame ladders, and all size extension ladders and carry and relocate up to 12' step ladders by oneself.
- Personal weight and personal tools cannot exceed weight limit of ladder (Class 1 – 250 lbs., Class 1A – 300 lbs.)
- Perform work at various heights, up to 90' from ladders, scaffold, aerial lifts, cat walks or other safe work areas.
- Work in restricted areas (Switchgear room, manholes, utility tunnels, crawl spaces, and attics).
- Lift 51 pounds, 20 times per day.
- Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
- Constantly moving your feet.
- Climb ladders (all types).
Safety Requirements
- Always wear personal protective equipment (hard hat and safety glasses).
- Able to work 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- License: TDLR Journeyman or Master Electrical License (Required)
- ID: TX ID or DL (Required)
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years documented field work in the commercial industry.
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.
About This Employer
Enterprise Electrical is listed in the Houston Home Services Guide directory of electricians in Jersey Village. It holds a 4.6-star rating from 37 reviews.
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