General Foreman

Primary Roles & Responsibilities:

• Project Management:

  • Coordinate and manage daily construction activities according to project plans and schedules.

  • Ensure project objectives regarding timelines, quality, and budget are met.

• Team Supervision and Leadership:

  • Lead team to perform installation and service of low voltage category cabling, fiber optic cabling, communications cabling, communication equipment and other various low voltage related systems such as Category 3, Category 5, Enhanced Category 5, Category 6 and Fiber Optic Structured Cable Distribution Systems.

• Safety and Compliance:

  • Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment on the construction site.

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards.

  • Conduct safety meetings and inspections to mitigate potential hazards.

• Quality Control:

  • Monitor construction work to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.

  • Address any issues or deviations from plans promptly and effectively.

• Communication and Coordination:

  • Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

  • Coordinate with other project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project progression.

• Resource Management:

  • Manage and allocate resources efficiently, including labor, materials, and equipment, to optimize project outcomes.

  • Monitor and control project expenses to stay within the budget.

• Problem Solving:

  • Complete physical installations and removal of structured cabling components, cabinets, pathway systems (cable tray), move equipment, racks, and related communications infrastructure materials.

  • Propose effective solutions to unforeseen challenges during the construction process.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Accountability - Demonstrates an understanding of the link between one’s own job responsibilities and overall organizational goals and needs, and performs one’s job with the broader goals in mind.  Looks beyond the requirements of one’s own job to offer suggestions for improvements of overall organization operations. Takes personal ownership in organization’s success.

Customer Focus - Demonstrates concern for meeting internal and external customers’ needs in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer.  Considers the impact on the external customer when taking action, setting policies or carrying out one’s own job tasks. Looks for external trends that are likely to shape the wants and needs of customers in the near future. Looks for creative approaches to providing or improving services that may increase efficiency and decrease cost.

Interpersonal Relationships - Demonstrates appropriate and professional behavior at all times. Uses a high degree of tact and diplomacy in working with others. Models and exercises sound judgment regarding personal conduct. Is aware of one’s own style or preference and its impact on others. Earns the respect of others.

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking - Builds a logical approach to address problems or opportunities or manage the situation at hand by drawing on own knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Undertakes a complex task by breaking it down into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way. Identifies the information needed to solve a problem effectively. Gets input from internal/external contacts who are closest to the problem.

Results Focused - Demonstrates concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard of excellence, shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement. Sets and maintains high performance standards for self and others that support organization’s strategic plan.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Associate degree or Certification in a technology services/technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• 6 years of combined experience in a Site Support Technician and/or Infrastructure Technician role (or similar experience)
• Preferred certifications

• CNET CNCI

• BICSI Installer (INST1)

• BICSI Installer 2 copper/fiber (INSTC/INSTF)

• BICSI Technician (TECH) 

• Manufacturer certifications

• Proven ability to install, terminate & test low voltage cables to include twisted pair cable, coax, power limited tray cable, stranded & solid conductor low voltage cable and fiber optic cable..

• Ability to install cable pathways, conveyances (e.g. ladder, trays, support systems)

• Advanced knowledge of terminology pertaining to installation & service of cabling infrastructure for telecom, data, security, and wireless systems.

• Advanced knowledge of industry standards including BICSI, ANSI, EIA/TIA, and local and National Electric Code.

• Advanced knowledge of publications pertaining to standard cabling for telecom, data, security & wireless systems practices, engineering & Federal, State & local safety standards.

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to read blueprints, architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents.

• Knowledge of through-wall penetration systems

• Ability to carry up to 30 lbs. and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to climb ladders and work from heights