Traveling Foreman - Scale Infrastructure Projects

Overview

Lead Technician / Foreman – Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects

Ready to run the show on a 2-million-square-foot canvas? We’re looking for a seasoned Low-Voltage Foreman to lead data and fiber crews through massive warehouse and distribution center builds. If you’re a master of MDF/IDF buildouts who thrives on 60-foot lifts and high-productivity environments, this is your next big project. We seek self-motivated and reliable technicians for service and special installation projects, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job.

Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.

• Lead and support data and low-voltage cabling crews on large warehouse and distribution center projects (500k–2M+ sq ft)
• Remain hands-on with Cat6 and fiber installations while overseeing quality and productivity
• Install and oversee paging, wireless/AP cabling, CCTV, and access control cabling
• Plan daily manpower, work sequencing, and production goals
• Read prints, plan cable pathways, and manage MDF/IDF buildouts
• Operate boom and scissor lifts (40–60 ft work)
• Attend construction meetings and coordinate with other trades
• Complete daily and weekly progress updates and project spreadsheets
• Track, manage, and maintain project materials and onsite inventory
• Communicate status, risks, labor needs, and material requirements to Project Managers
• Enforce all safety, quality, and schedule requirements

• 5+ years of low-voltage or data cabling experience
• Prior Foreman or Lead Technician experience
• Strong Cat6 and single-mode/multi-mode fiber termination and testing knowledge
• Experience leading crews of 4–20 technicians
• Experience with paging, wireless, CCTV, and access control cabling
• Comfortable working at height and in large warehouse environments
• Proficient with smartphones, email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication skills with Technicians and Project Managers
• Basic telecommunications tools, PPE, and reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Willingness to travel extensively and work 50–60 hour weeks

• Full-time work
• Competitive Compensation based on experience
• Paid weekly
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required
• Company vehicle provided, in some cases, after initial 2-4 weeks of employment
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of personal vehicle when travel is required
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Opportunities for certification and career advancement
• Supportive team environment

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• MD Live, Tria Health, Legal Shield
• Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful. We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

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We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.