Foreman - Electrical Layout

Description

Job Title: Electrical Layout & Takeoff Foreman     Company: Loenbro, LLC   Business Unit/Department: Craft Supervision    Location: On Site   Reports to:  Superintendent   Employment Type: Full Time   FLSA Classification: Exempt       At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.     Job Summary:   The Electrical Layout & Takeoff Foreman is responsible for leading pre-install planning efforts through accurate layout, material takeoff, and prefab-driven execution. This role bridges VDC/BIM, project management, and field operations to ensure projects are installed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with design intent.   The ideal candidate is a highly skilled electrician with strong technical knowledge of drawings, specifications, and submittals, combined with advanced proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel, and a mindset geared toward prefabrication and continuous improvement—including the use of AI-driven tools to enhance productivity and accuracy.     Essential Job Responsibilities:     Layout & Planning   Perform detailed electrical layout using construction documents, ensuring install readiness prior to field execution   Interpret drawings, specifications, and submittals to validate design intent and identify gaps or conflicts early   Coordinate with VDC/BIM teams to align model-based layouts with field installation requirements   Ensure layout supports prefab installation strategies whenever possible   Material Takeoff & Procurement Support   Develop accurate and complete material takeoffs from drawings and models   Utilize Excel to track quantities, labor assumptions, and procurement needs   Collaborate with project management and procurement teams to ensure materials are ordered timely and correctly   Identify opportunities to standardize materials for prefab and bulk purchasing   Prefab & Installation Strategy   Drive a prefab-first mindset by identifying opportunities to shift work from field to shop   Break down systems into prefabricated assemblies and communicate requirements clearly to prefab teams   Support development of prefab packages, including drawings, BOMs, and installation sequencing   Ensure install strategies improve safety, productivity, and quality   Technology & AI Utilization   Leverage Bluebeam for advanced document review, takeoff, and workflow tracking   Utilize Excel for data tracking, analysis, and reporting   Adopt and integrate AI tools to:   Assist with takeoff verification and quantity checks   Improve layout planning and clash awareness   Streamline documentation, reporting, and communication   Continuously seek new technologies that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability   Quality & Compliance   Ensure installations meet project specifications, NEC requirements, and company quality standards   Review submittals and ensure field installation aligns with approved materials and methods   Proactively identify and resolve quality or design issues before installation   Support field crews with clear direction and installation expectations         Minimum Qualifications:   Journeyman Electrician (or equivalent experience)   Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction sequencing, and install methods   Proven experience with:   Electrical layout and field coordination   Material takeoff and planning   Reading and interpreting drawings, specs, and submittals   Proficiency in:   Bluebeam (markups, takeoffs, overlays)   Microsoft Excel (quantity tracking, formulas, basic analysis)   Preferred   Experience working with prefab electrical assemblies   Exposure to BIM/VDC workflows and model-based coordination   Familiarity with construction technology platforms (e.g., KOJO, BIM tools, field tracking systems)   Experience using or willingness to adopt AI tools in construction workflows                                       Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.  If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by: