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M.C. Dean, Inc

Telecommunications Foreman

M.C. Dean, Inc, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Telecommunications Foreman Telecommunications Foreman is responsible for the installation of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and standards. As a Foreman you should have the work experience installing equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, an understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Telecom Foreman are full‑time employees with company benefits.

Responsibilities

Knowledge and safe use of hand tools and various power tools

Wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Following safety policies and procedures

Actively participating in daily safety and work briefings

Installation of various types of low‑voltage cable

Managing small to large sized projects of 5 or more persons at one or more locations

Conferring with senior management, supervisory personnel to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems

Scheduling the project in logical steps to budget enough time required to meet deadlines

Interpreting and explaining plans/specifications to field workers

Foreman should have knowledge of BICSI and TIA/EIA standards for proper install and termination procedures

Terminating, testing, troubleshooting of low voltage cabling (fiber optics, Cat 5, Cat 6)

Installation of various pathways and cable trays

Installation of various telecommunications devices

Installation of prefabricated components and assemblies

Installation of telecommunications grounding systems

Foreman needs to train and supervise technicians/apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing telecommunication systems while following drawings and specifications

Foreman performs quality assurance checks of their team’s work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements

Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up

Foreman must have full tool set based on the ITS Telecom tool list

Securing company tools and materials daily

Tools & equipment – Identify all tools and equipment required to support each crew (gang box assignments, tool inspection and keep track of tools by signing sheet in/out)

Information packages – Each crew activity must have information packages (contract drawings, shop drawings, panel schedules, cut sheets, etc.)

Daily hour/unit reports for their crews – Submit hours/units daily for each employee assigned to Foreman on established form (Standard Time Sheet)

Qualifications Qualifications / Skills Sets / Expectations:

8+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry

High School diploma or GED is required

BICSI Technician

Requires a Valid driver’s license. This position may require ongoing or intermittent use of a company vehicle

Selected candidates must possess an acceptable driving record in accordance to our policy

Successfully pass a background check and drug test

Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite

Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test

Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment

Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company

Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment

This position has been identified as requiring an additional client background check

Travel This position may require up to 25% travel.

Physical Abilities

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

Relocate a 12 foot stepladder without assistance

Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders

Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis

Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English

May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools

Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem

Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)

See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Desired Skills

BICSI Technician certification is desirable. Desired candidate will need to be willing to obtain the BICSI Technician Certification

Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

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