About Ascendance Electric
Ascendance Electric is a full-service, family-owned electrical contractor based in Charlotte. Backed by more than 55 years of combined industry experience, we specialize in commercial, industrial, mission-critical, and federal electrical projects.
Our work includes new commercial construction, interior upfits, retrofits, data centers, site electrical and underground systems, temporary power and lighting, EV charging infrastructure, and complex power distribution systems. We also offer in-house electrical design services, giving our team exposure to projects from concept through completion.
As a growing company, we combine the culture and accessibility of a family-owned business with the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects. We are committed to safety, quality, accountability, and creating opportunities for people who want to build their careers while helping build the future of the company.
Foreman – Commercial / Industrial Electrical
We’re hiring experienced Foremen who can lead crews, run jobsites, and take ownership of project execution in the field.
This is a working leadership role. You are responsible for how the job is built, ensuring all project resources are ready to go, how the crew performs, and how the company is represented on site. Project success starts from beginning to end.
What You’ll Do
You’ll lead daily field operations on active electrical projects, managing crews, workflow, and jobsite coordination.
You’ll be responsible for keeping work moving safely, efficiently, and according to plan while ensuring quality and schedule expectations are met.
You will also be the main point of communication in the field working with project managers, general contractors, customers, and internal teams to keep projects aligned and on track.
What This Role Demands
Success requires leadership under real jobsite conditions managing crews, schedule pressure, changing field conditions, and coordination with multiple stakeholders. Strong Foremen anticipate problems, address them early, and keep work moving without losing alignment to scope, safety, or expectations.
Required:
- 5+ years commercial/industrial electrical experience
- 2+ years Foreman or field leadership experience
- Ability to lead 5–20 person crews
- Ability to read and interpret drawings/specifications
- OSHA 30 certification
- Valid driver’s license with clean record
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Basic computer proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to use tools like Procore / Bluebeam for reporting and coordination
What Success Looks Like
Projects run safely, smoothly, and on schedule. Crews are productive and accountable. Communication is clear and proactive. Jobs are executed with quality and consistency.
You are trusted to run work independently and represent the company in the field.
Who This Is For
This is for a field leader, not just a technician. Someone who takes ownership, leads from the front, communicates under pressure, and earns respect through consistency and execution.
EEO Statement
Ascendance Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired compensation?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Charlotte, NC 28208 (Required)
Work Location: In person
