Foreman Lighting Technician - Traveling

About the Role

Reliable Electric and Lighting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Traveling Commercial Lighting Technician Foreman to lead large-scale interior and exterior lighting retrofit projects for national commercial retail clients. This role is ideal for a hands-on field leader with 5–10 years of commercial lighting retrofit experience who thrives in fast-paced, travel-based environments. We are specifically looking for someone who has experience leading a crew on commercial lighting projects and is comfortable taking responsibility for a project, directing technicians, communicating with Project Management, maintaining production, and ensuring the job is completed safely and correctly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews of Commercial Lighting Technicians.
• Perform and oversee commercial lighting retrofits, upgrades, and installations.
• Assign daily work and maintain crew productivity.
• Review project drawings, scope of work, fixture counts, site information, and project requirements.
• Verify work is being completed according to project specifications.
• Communicate daily with the Superintendent and Project Manager regarding progress, problems, material needs, and schedule.
• Identify field conditions or project issues before they become larger problems.
• Track project progress and help ensure production goals are achieved.
• Train and develop Lighting Technicians assigned to your crew.
• Perform quality-control inspections of completed work.
• Ensure required project documentation, photographs, and closeout information are completed accurately.
• Maintain accountability for company tools, equipment, and materials.
• Enforce company safety requirements and proper PPE use.
• Conduct work from ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other elevated work platforms.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite.
• Communicate professionally with store managers, customers, and other personnel at the jobsite.
• Ensure the crew represents Reliable Electric and Lighting professionally at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Foreman, Lead Technician, Crew Leader, or similar leadership position.
• Experience leading crews on commercial lighting retrofit, relamping, LED conversion, or lighting installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lighting fixtures, lamps, drivers, ballasts, controls, and related components.
• Ability to read and understand project drawings, scopes of work, and installation requirements.
• Experience working in active commercial or retail environments.
• Ability to organize a crew and maintain project production.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills with employees, management, and customers.
• Experience operating scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively.
• Ability to work from heights and elevated work platforms.
• Regularly climb ladders and enter/exit lifts.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work overhead for extended periods.
• Lift and carry tools, fixtures, equipment, and materials.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Work varying shifts and schedules based on project and customer requirements.
• Use a smartphone or tablet for project communication, photographs, documentation, and reporting.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to report to assigned projects as scheduled.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial lighting experience preferred.
• Previous experience running a commercial lighting crew highly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale retail or multi-site lighting retrofit programs.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Aerial lift and boom lift certifications are a plus.
• Electrical or lighting troubleshooting experience is a plus.

Travel

This position requires extensive overnight and out-of-state travel. Our Project Teams perform commercial lighting projects throughout the United States. Candidates must be comfortable being away from home for extended periods based on project schedules. Travel arrangements are coordinated by Reliable Electric and Lighting, and eligible employees receive $30 per day per diem in accordance with company policy.

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Travel pay, per diem, and lodging provided where applicable
• Overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off