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Montgomery Electric, Inc. Lead Commercial Electrical Field Execution

Job Overview

• Company: Montgomery Electric, Inc.
• Role: Projects Foreman - Health Care Special Projects
• Location: Denver, CO and surrounding Colorado job sites
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Field-based; standard daytime schedule with overtime, weekends, or off-hours as project needs require
• Compensation: $88,000 - $120,000 per year depending on experience
• Required Credentials: Valid driver’s license; Colorado Journeyman Electrician License
• Preferred Credentials: Denver Blue Card, OSHA training, or equivalent field leadership experience

The Opportunity

Montgomery Electric, Inc. is seeking a Projects Foreman to lead field crews on commercial electrical projects from daily planning through successful installation. This role is ideal for an experienced commercial electrical professional who can coordinate manpower, materials, safety, quality, and schedule while keeping the crew productive and aligned with MEI’s standards.

the on-site leader, you will be responsible for translating project plans into successful field execution. The Projects Foreman works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, General Contractors, inspectors, and field personnel to ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with NEC requirements, project specifications, and MEI standards. This role is accountable for coordinating daily field activities, maintaining quality workmanship, driving project schedules, and ensuring successful project delivery.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead daily field operations for assigned commercial electrical projects.
• Coordinate journeymen, apprentices, and other field team members to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, RFIs, and project documents to understand scope and installation requirements.
• Plan daily tasks, assign the right team members to the right work, and ensure manpower is used efficiently.
• Install and oversee commercial electrical systems including conduit, boxes, supports, wiring, panels, devices, and related components.
• Monitor field progress and communicate schedule risks, material needs, or coordination issues to the Project Manager or Superintendent.
• Ensure work is completed within MEI’s scope and escalate potential scope gaps or change order issues before work proceeds.
• Coordinate with other trades and the GC to reduce conflicts and keep the project moving.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure installations meet NEC, OSHA, project specifications, and MEI standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized, clean, and productive jobsite.
• Lead by example with a positive, can-do attitude and a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Train, mentor, and coach apprentices and junior electricians on proper installation methods and productivity expectations.
• Support prefabrication and efficient installation methods whenever possible.
• Help maintain accurate daily documentation, including progress updates, safety records, as-builts, and planning sheets.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Colorado Journeyman or Master Electrician License w/ proven commercial electrical field experience.
• Prior experience leading crews or directing field work on commercial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC requirements, OSHA safety practices, and commercial construction standards.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and jobsite documents.
• Strong conduit bending, layout, installation, troubleshooting, and field coordination skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with field teams, Project Managers, Superintendents, GCs, inspectors, and other trades.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment with shifting priorities and project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Denver Blue Card or fire alarm installation experience.
• Experience working on commercial electrical projects involving fire alarm, low voltage, service work, tenant improvements, or ground-up construction.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience mentoring apprentices or developing junior field team members.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple trades on active commercial jobsites.
• Familiarity with Notifier, EST, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, or similar systems is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunities for overtime depending on project needs.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Access to company-sponsored technical and leadership training.
• Large tools and equipment provided by MEI as needed.
• Safety equipment, phone, laptop, and jobsite support.
• Opportunity to grow with a family-owned commercial electrical contractor with a strong reputation in the Colorado market.

About Montgomery Electric, Inc.

Founded in 1986, Montgomery Electric, Inc. is a family-owned commercial electrical contractor built on craftsmanship, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. MEI is committed to installing high-quality work that meets or exceeds National Electrical Code standards while building strong relationships with clients, General Contractors, inspectors, and team members.

At MEI, field leaders are expected to take ownership, solve problems, support their crews, and maintain a positive attitude toward project completion and customer satisfaction.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to climb ladders, work from lifts or scaffolding, and perform work at heights as required.
• Ability to work in active construction environments that may be loud, dusty, congested, or confined.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wet, snowy, or windy conditions.
• Ability to use on-site restrooms and comply with jobsite safety requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Montgomery Electric, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulation. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration based on job-related factors.