General Job Description
Job Summary
IES Residential is seeking an experienced Residential Electrical Leadman to join our growing team in El Paso, TX. This is a working foreman position responsible for leading a crew of electricians and apprentices while actively performing electrical installations in new single-family residential construction.
The Leadman ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with IES Residential standards, project specifications, and applicable codes.
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in daily electrical tasks including layout, rough-in, and trim-out phases
Supervise and support electricians and apprentices on job sites
Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and blueprints
Enforce IES Residential safety policies and OSHA requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues efficiently
Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, builders, and team members
Maintain accurate timekeeping, work orders, and material usage documentation
Ensure installations meet IES quality standards and inspection requirements
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite
Minimum Education
None
Minimum Years of Experience
4-6
Specific Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum 4 years of residential electrical experience
At least 1 year in a leadership or crew lead role
Current Texas Residential Wireman or Journeyman Electrician license (Required)
Strong knowledge of NEC, blueprint reading, material takeoffs, and residential wiring practices
Strong troubleshooting and leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to read, write, and speak English (Required)
Bilingual English/Spanish (Preferred)
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Must pass background check and drug screening
Work Environment
Active residential construction job sites
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions including heat, wind, and dust
Work in attics, crawl spaces, and framed structures
Use of ladders, scaffolding, and power tools
Fast-paced production environment
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch for extended periods
Climb ladders and work at heights
Perform repetitive hand and arm movements
Comfortable working outdoors in Texas weather conditions
License Required
Yes
Job Locations
US-TX-El Paso
Company Overview
IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world. We make homes come to life.
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs