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.

Job Overview

A Telecom 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 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 tray

• 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).

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Military Reserve pay offset

• Paid maternity leave

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 other 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 1 st day of employment.

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, and 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

Pay Range

USD $35.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.