Telecommunications Foreman - Full-time

Position 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 work spans electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters are in Tysons, Virginia, and we deliver 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, forward‐thinking work environment and are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Job Overview: A Telecom Foreman is responsible for safely managing production teams at M.C. Dean’s manufacturing facility, Modular Mission Critical (MMC) in Ruther Glen, VA. The position demands keen attention to detail to ensure projects receive quality products in compliance with drawings while maintaining production schedules and budgets. Candidates should have hands‐on experience installing equipment using hand tools and power tools, a strong understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprint interpretation, and knowledge of applicable codes and standards. This is a full‐time role with company benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Use hand tools and various power tools safely and effectively.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Participate actively in daily safety and work briefings.
• Install various types of low voltage cable.
• Manage projects of five or more team members across one or more locations.
• Confer with senior management and supervisory personnel to resolve work procedures, complaints, and manufacturing issues.
• Schedule projects in logical steps to allocate sufficient time for deadlines.
• Interpret and explain plans/specifications to assemblers.
• Apply BICSI and TIA/EIA standards for proper installation and termination procedures.
• Terminate, test, and troubleshoot low voltage cabling (Fiber Optics, Cat 5, Cat 6).
• Fabricate various pathways, cable trays, and telecommunications devices.
• Install prefabricated components and assemblies.
• Fabricate telecommunications grounding systems.
• Train and supervise production teams to ensure fabrication aligns with drawings and specifications.
• Perform quality assurance checks on team work to confirm compliance with requirements.
• Maintain a clean work area and participate in facility cleanup.
• Ensure possession of a full tool set based on the ITS Telecom tool list and secure company tools and materials daily.
• Manage tools and equipment: track assignments, inspect tools, and maintain sign‐in/out records.
• Provide each crew with necessary information packages (fabrication drawings).
• Submit daily hour/unit reports for each crew member using the established Standard Time Sheet.
• Ensure all fabrication activities are tracked and quality‐checked in M.C. Dean’s proprietary software.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in the commercial communications industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Successful completion of background check and drug test.
• Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite.
• Ability to pass a basic telecommunications knowledge test.
• Punctuality, teamwork, and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Must wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches (apparel not provided by the company).
• Provide basic tools from the designated tool list prior to the first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI Technician certification is desirable; candidates must be willing to obtain the certification.
• Manufacturer Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly; must demonstrate strength and stamina for tasks including loading, unloading, equipment operation, and material transportation while following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
• Able to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at heights up to 60 feet, including climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
• Capable of walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead repetitively.
• Possess good vision (corrected if necessary), ability to see in color, and effective hearing and communication skills in English.
• Safely use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
• Recognize potential issues before they escalate.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible solutions.
• Combine information from various sources to form conclusions about operational issues.
• Observe details at close range and understand spoken information and ideas.

Benefits & Perks

• Company Benefits: Full-time employment with competitive benefits.