What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead-Electrical position at Glidewell Construction?
Electrician Team Lead – Lead, Inspire, and Power Up Our Projects! ⚡
Are you a master of the trade who takes pride in leading and inspiring others? Do you have the skills to read blueprints, execute takeoffs, and guide teams through commercial electrical TI projects? If you're ready to step into our leadership role where your expertise and mentorship drive success, we want you on our team!
Why You’ll Love This Role:
✅ Lead & inspire a team of skilled electricians, setting the standard for quality and performance.
✅ Hands-on leadership – lead by example in plan reviews, takeoffs, and commercial electrical execution.
✅ Steady, local work – enjoy consistent projects in Irvine with a diverse range of commercial TI work.
✅ Be part of a collaborative, high-performing electrical construction department.
✅ Opportunity to mentor and develop electricians while driving efficiency and excellence.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Leading and motivating a team of electricians on commercial electrical TI projects.
Reviewing blueprints and project plans to ensure accurate takeoffs, material orders, and execution.
Providing hands-on expertise in installation, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with codes.
Coaching and developing electricians, fostering a strong team culture of accountability and growth.
Working closely with project managers and other trades to ensure seamless execution of electrical work.
What We’re Looking For:
Experienced commercial electrician with a strong background in TI work.
Blueprint reading and takeoff expertise – you know how to plan and execute with precision.
Proven leadership skills – you uplift and guide teams to success.
Strong problem-solving abilities – you anticipate challenges and tackle them head-on.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills – you keep projects and people aligned.
Passion for mentorship and continuous improvement – you help others grow while driving efficiency.
Ready to Lead & Make an Impact?
If you’re an electrician who thrives on leadership, teamwork, and high-quality execution, this is your next big opportunity. Apply today and let’s build something great together!
Essential Functions:
- Leads Electrical construction staff in the execution of daily operations to ensure performance and quality expectations are met.
- Tracks project schedules ensuring electrical work is completed on time and within budget.
- Interprets blueprints, designs, and specifications to ensure that electrical systems are installed according to plan. Generates RFI’s as needed.
- Inspects work for quality and ensures all work meets applicable code, industry standards, and company expectations.
- Plans layout and installation of electrical wiring for equipment and fixtures based on job specifications, construction plans, and local codes.
- Prepares sketches and communicates in writing on requests for information, to communicate gaps in information and/or proposing adjustments to plans to ensure accuracy of construction execution.
- Assembles, installs, and tests electrical and/or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures; utilizes hand tools and power tools independently.
- Installs conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas; pulls insulated wires or cables through conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
- Connects wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
- Helps train and coach employees of various experience in all areas of electrical construction from a technical perspective while motivating team members to achieve optimal productivity abilities.
- Supports team members in areas of problem solving, decision making, process improvement, and professional growth in accordance with company policies.
- Works with team members to resolve complex or out of policy operation problems.
- Maintains current knowledge on laws and regulations of National Electrical Code (NEC) and Title 24.
- Advises management on whether continued operation of equipment and/or tools could be hazardous.
- Provides project management support for electrical construction and facility tenant improvements. Provides estimates on labor durations, cost estimates, and value engineering ideas in planning stages.
- Estimates material yield usage based on thorough reviews of project plans for cost estimates and accurate material orders.
- Maintains a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety SOP’s and wear personal protective equipment as required.
- Monitors and tracks inventory of parts and equipment on job site.
- Ensures sufficient inventory to meet production goals while maintaining responsibility of assigned materials and consumables.
- Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of eight (8) years of electrical experience in commercial construction. Related experience and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- Relevant education in classes for electrical theory, mathematics, blueprint reading, and safety protocols, preferred
Special Requirements/Certification:
- Valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Reliable personal transportation with at least the state minimum insurance coverage; use of personal vehicle is required for essential functions.
- Valid documentation to travel to domestic and international sites.
- Completed certification of electrical apprenticeship.
- C10 license or Journeyman Electrician certification, preferred
Pay Range: $33.00 to $43.00/hr.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $33 - $43