Installation Foreman

Installation Foreman General Job Description: Plans and managing on-site low voltage cabling installations to ensure timely completion, high quality of service and cost-effective management of labor and installation resources. Functions as installation manager with budget, quality, personnel, technical, customer and administrative responsibility for each supervised project.Duties and Responsibilities:A.Personal and Interpersonal SkillsHelp train and develop lead men and installers.Is comfortable and professional with crew, professional in appearance and in social interaction with othersHas physical strength and stamina required to lift and move boxes and equipment, often in excess of 50 lbs.Has excellent oral and written communication skills and maintains a positive attitudeProvides strong leadership and has full respect of crewsHas strong work ethics and a very ethical approach to the business. Is punctual and self-motivated and can work irregular hours and extended shifts including overnight, out of town assignmentsB.Technical and Product SkillsHas good understanding of ITS scope of work including floor plans, design and order preparation, order management, delivery and installation and project managementUnderstands construction processes; can read construction and drawings and blueprintsIs mechanically adept and has excellent installation technical abilities; proficient with tools and equipment; excellent at custom applications; finished installations are of high qualityIs extremely product knowledgeable, across all lines of ITS cabling, including fiber opticSystems.Can specify product, using full product nomenclature.Is fully knowledgeable of data and voice cabling, and other technical installation issuesC.Responsibility and Decision-Making SkillsAccepts accountability for project successcost, completion, schedule adherence, punch-list, customer satisfaction, job site appearance and cleanliness etc.Is capable of reacting to varying project/field conditions and able to make decisions to solve problems and changes in the scope of workMaintains detailed and complete administrative records of installation project work, including time sheets, receiving documentation, change orders, product returns, etc.Communicates, and documents in writing, project status, problems and punch-list to dispatch, sales personnel and sales support, and to project management personnelD.Project and Installation Management SkillsCan plan, organize and effectively direct a large crew of installers on small to large projects (up to crews of 25 or more)Can supervise and project manage large and/or complex installation projects (100 plus workstations, complex reconfigurations, etc.)Strong crew leader who sets daily performance/result expectations, and has the respect of his/her crewHas excellent material handling and logistic skills, practices efficient material handling on, and off, siteCan analyze and develop detailed work plans and price quotations for installation projectsConducts comprehensive site reviews, pre-installation meetings and reviews, and participates in construction/project meetings as representative of dealer. Reviews work order documentation the day before the scheduled installationManages project completion through final close-out, including punch-list resolution and final project/service invoicingBENEFITS and Other Important InformationBenefits after 90 day continuous employment are:Paid Holidays40 hours paid sick leave annually80 hour paid vacation annually (accrued)Health, dental and vision insurance401(k) plan**Step up raise at 90 days upon evaluation. ****BICSI certifications a Plus for foreman.**