Telecommunications Foreman

Position Overview

About M.C. Dean – M.C. Dean designs, builds, operates, and maintains cyber‐physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‐critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees and headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, the company delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions.

Why Join Us? – Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by core values of agility, expertise, and trust, we foster a collaborative environment and are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders.

Job Overview: As a Telecom Foreman, you will be responsible for safely managing production teams at M.C. Dean's manufacturing facility, Modular Mission Critical (MMC) in Ruther Glen, VA. You will ensure projects receive quality products that comply with drawings while meeting production schedules and budgets. This role demands hands-on experience with hand tools and power tools, a solid understanding of telecom systems, and adherence to codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safe use of hand tools and various power tools
• Wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety policies and procedures
• Actively participating in daily safety and work briefings
• Installation of various types of low voltage cable
• Managing projects with teams of 5 or more across multiple locations
• Collaborating with senior management and supervisory personnel to resolve work procedures and manufacturing issues
• Scheduling projects in logical steps to meet deadlines and budgets
• Interpreting and explaining plans and specifications to assemblers
• Applying knowledge of BICSI and TIA/EIA standards for proper installation and termination procedures
• Terminating, testing, and troubleshooting low voltage cabling (including Fiber Optics, Cat 5, Cat 6)
• Fabricating pathways, cable trays, telecommunications devices, and grounding systems
• Installing prefabricated components and assemblies
• Training and supervising production teams to ensure work aligns with drawings and specifications
• Performing quality assurance checks on team work to ensure compliance with requirements
• Maintaining a clean work area and participating in facility cleanup
• Ensuring possession of the full tool set as per the ITS Telecom tool list and securing company tools/materials daily
• Coordinating tool and equipment needs, including gang box assignments and tool inspections
• Providing complete information packages (fabrication drawings) for each crew activity
• Submitting daily hours/unit reports on the established time sheet
• Tracking and quality-checking fabrication activities within M.C. Dean's proprietary software

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the commercial communications industry
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Successful completion of a background check and drug test
• Reliable transportation to and from the job site
• Ability to pass a basic telecommunication knowledge test
• Detail-oriented with the ability to interpret technical drawings and plans
• Must provide basic tools from the provided tool list prior to the first day of employment
• Physical Abilities: Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance, work at heights up to 60 feet (including scaffolds, aerial lifts, and ladders), and perform repetitive physical tasks while following proper safety protocols

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI Technician Certification (or willingness to obtain certification)
• Manufacturer Certifications and/or Fiber Certification
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time employment with company benefits