Electrician Foreman / Project Manager at Controlled Combustion

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Planning, Organization, Crew Leadership, NEC Knowledge, NYC Electrical Code Familiarity, Electrical Drawing Interpretation, Power Distribution, Motor Controls, Control Wiring, VFDs, BMS Integration, Communication, Documentation, Problem Solving, Quality Control, Safety Enforcement

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Description Controlled Combustion is the leading heating contractor in NYC. We serve a variety of industries, including luxury apartments, hospitals, universities, and more. With over 150 employees, our team is as diverse as the services we offer. We’re looking for a hands on Electrical Foreman / Project Manager to oversee the electrical scope for boiler rooms, burner upgrades, controls, and capital improvement projects across NYC. Please note that this is a field first, in person role. Most time will be spent on active job sites across the five boroughs with regular visits to our Bronx headquarters. Hybrid/remote is not available for this position. Responsibilities Lead day to day field operations for the electrical scope: plan work, set goals, assign tasks, and supervise crews and subcontractors. Interpret plans/specs; perform layout for feeders, panels, EMT/RMC, junction boxes, equipment terminations, and control wiring. Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of motors, starters, VFDs, PLC adjacent control wiring, sensors, and BMS interfaces in boiler/mechanical rooms. Coordinate closely with plumbers, HVAC techs, burner/controls technicians, and site supers to sequence work in occupied buildings. Develop short interval schedules; attend project meetings; run daily huddles and toolbox talks. Order, stage, and track materials, tools, and rental equipment; manage vendors for on time deliveries. Maintain documentation: daily reports, as builts, redlines, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout packages. Enforce safety policies (OSHA, NYC DOB, site specific rules); conduct jobsite inspections and corrective actions. Coordinate inspections and utility cutovers; interface with AHJs (DOB/Con Edison) as needed. Drive quality control: pre functional checks, point to point testing, start up/commissioning support, and punch list closure. Schedule Full time, Monday–Friday. Day shift; occasional evenings/weekends for cutovers or emergencies. Overtime as needed based on project timelines. Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Work Location In person; Bronx, NY 10458 (required). Daily travel to project sites across NYC. Requirements Qualifications / Skills Strong planning, organization, and crew leadership; capable of running multiple jobs at once. Expert knowledge of the NEC and working familiarity with the NYC Electrical Code for commercial/multifamily work. Ability to read/markup electrical drawings and risers; produce simple sketches and take offs. Proficient with 120/208V and 277/480V three phase power distribution, motor controls, and low voltage control circuits. Experience with VFDs, starters, interlocks, safeties, and integration with burner/boiler control systems and BMS. Strong communication and documentation; comfortable with MS Office (Outlook/Excel/Word) and mobile project apps. Proactive, detail oriented problem solver who thrives in fast paced, occupied environments. Certifications & Licensure OSHA 30 (required) and NYC Site Safety Training (SST) (preferred). Valid NYS Driver License (required). Minimum Education & Work Experience High school diploma or equivalent (required); completion of an electrical apprenticeship or trade school (preferred). 7+ years in the electrical trade with 2+ years leading crews as a foreman or assistant PM. Experience in heating, oil & gas, boilers/burners, HVAC/mechanical rooms, or construction in NYC is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

The foreman/project manager will lead daily field operations for the electrical scope, including planning, task assignment, and supervising crews for boiler room upgrades, controls, and capital improvement projects. Responsibilities also involve overseeing installation, testing, commissioning of electrical and control systems, coordinating with other trades, and managing site documentation and safety compliance.