Lead Electrician

cogentanalytics · Ridgeway, VA

Full-timeTalent SolutionsConstruction$89,000–$121,000/yr

About the Lead Electrician role

Lead Electrician positions focus on delivering results in their domain. This page aggregates open Lead Electrician roles and what employers typically expect.

Our client is looking for a Lead Electrician who is accountable for running assigned electrical work in the field from mobilization through completion. This role creates value by delivering safe, code-compliant, high-quality work, keeping jobs moving on schedule, leading helpers and apprentices effectively, communicating job status clearly, and minimizing callbacks and rework. The Lead Electrician is the field owner of execution on assigned jobs. That includes planning day-to-day work, identifying material and labor needs, checking quality before leaving the site, maintaining safety standards, and making sure the office and leadership team have the information needed to manage the business well.

Salary estimate

$89,000 – $121,000/yr

Provided by the employer.

Skills for this role

Leadership

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