Communications Foreman
M.C. Dean, Inc, Richmond, VA, United States
Overview
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 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
Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
Knowledge and Safe Use of hand tools and various power tools
Wearing of 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 cabletray
Installation of various Telecommunications Devices
Installation of Prefabricated Components and Assemblies
Installation of Telecommunications Grounding Systems
Foreman needs to be able to train and supervise technicians/apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing telecommunication systems while following drawings and specifications
Foreman needs to be able to perform 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
Possesses a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
Successfully pass a background check and drug test
Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
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
Up to 25% travel may be required
Abilities
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches 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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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 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
Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
Knowledge and Safe Use of hand tools and various power tools
Wearing of 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 cabletray
Installation of various Telecommunications Devices
Installation of Prefabricated Components and Assemblies
Installation of Telecommunications Grounding Systems
Foreman needs to be able to train and supervise technicians/apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing telecommunication systems while following drawings and specifications
Foreman needs to be able to perform 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
Possesses a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
Successfully pass a background check and drug test
Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
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
Up to 25% travel may be required
Abilities
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches 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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