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
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
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
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
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:
- Living with Integrity
- Exceeding Expectations
- Acting with Urgency
- Delivering Excellence
…we want to hear from you.
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer