Project Foreman and Estimator

Harbor IT · Concord, CA · 1 mo ago

ManagementFull-time

Serve as Harbor IT's Responsible Managing Employee (RME) / qualifier for both the C-10 (Electrical) and C-7 (Low Voltage Systems) contractor licenses with the CSLB.
Maintain active, in-good-standing qualifications and complete the CSLB trade exam(s) if required to qualify the company.
Provide the documented journey-level or supervisory experience needed to support the license application(s), including references from prior employers, contractors, and project records.
Ensure field work performed under the C-10 and C-7 licenses complies with applicable codes, standards, permitting, and CSLB requirements.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to ensure work quality meets licensing and safety standards.
Assess and scope structured cabling and fiber optic jobs, including site walks and requirements gathering.
Help prepare accurate quotes, estimates, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for cabling and fiber projects.
Partner with Sales and Solutions teams to validate labor, materials, and timelines for low-voltage scopes of work.

Deploy and install structured cabling, fiber optic runs, patch panels, racks, and related low-voltage infrastructure.
Perform terminations, testing, labeling, and certification of copper and fiber cabling to industry standards.
Execute installations at customer sites, including enterprise campuses, airports, and critical infrastructure environments.

Perform Level 1 IT deployment tasks, including racking and stacking equipment, staging hardware, and wireless access point (AP) deployment.
Provide Level 1 network troubleshooting, including physical layer checks, connectivity verification, and basic device configuration under guidance.
Support broader project teams with hands-on field execution as needed.

Scan for RFPs, RFQs, and open bids relevant to cabling, fiber, low-voltage, and electrical scopes of work.
Flag qualifying opportunities to leadership and support the response process with technical scoping input.

A: Fully License-Qualified
Has verifiable experience supporting the qualification requirements for both C-7 and C-10.
Willing to become Harbor IT's qualifier (RME) for both C-10 and C-7.
OR
B: Active License + Documented Experience
Holds an active C-10 or C-7 license, and also has 4+ years of journey-level or supervisory experience in low-voltage and/or electrical work.
Can document experience through prior employers, contractors, project records, and references.
Willing to become Harbor IT's qualifier (RME) for both C-10 and C-7.
Willing to take the CSLB trade exam if required.

Hands-on experience with structured cabling and fiber optic installation, termination, testing, and certification.
Familiarity with low-voltage systems, pathways, cable management, racks, and enclosures.
Ability to read and interpret site drawings, floor plans, and cabling schedules.
Working knowledge of industry standards (e.g., BICSI, TIA/EIA, NEC as applicable to low-voltage and electrical work).
Basic IT/network familiarity, including racking and stacking, staging, wireless AP deployment, and Level 1 troubleshooting.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional, customer-first demeanor.
Ability to represent Harbor IT credibly at customer sites and in the field.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across Sales, Engineering, and Project Management.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites (including airports and enterprise campuses).
Ability to lift, pull cable, use ladders/lifts, and perform physical field work in line with job requirements.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for scheduled installations and cutovers.
Attention to detail, safety-conscious mindset, and commitment to quality workmanship.

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