Field Communications Lead – Data & Cabling Installations

Piper Companies; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company 401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Dental and Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

Medical Coverage including Rx

Long-term Disability (optional)

Legal and Pet Coverage

Auto and Home Insurance Discount

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Lead Communications Technician to coordinate and supervise data installation projects on-site in McCarran, Nevada. This role leads field teams, manages schedules, communicates with customers, and ensures safety, quality, and adherence to budgets on voice and data infrastructure deployments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of related experience, strong problem-solving and project management skills, and a readiness to travel within the branch territory as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related field experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic are essential.
• Self-motivated leader with a professional demeanor and a commitment to promoting company values and culture.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with experience developing efficient processes and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, quality standards, and other project documentation.
• Comfortable learning and training others on company and customer project management systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned region as needed.
• Capable of working in field environments, including heights, ladders, confined spaces, and large job sites.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move up to 75 lbs. when required.
• Must be able to distinguish colors, read fine print, and recognize important audible signals.
• Ability to use a punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester, and 5-gang punch tool.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise installation teams, including scheduling and training.
• Serve as primary customer point of contact and ensure clear communication throughout each project.
• Oversee project timelines, staffing and workload distribution to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor quality, safety and budget compliance while ensuring work meets company and customer standards.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, conduct site inspections, document projects and maintain tools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Training

Blueprint reading

Travel readiness

Field operations

Safety compliance

Tools

Punch tool usage

Crimp tools

Butt set

Volt-ohmmeter

Continuity tester

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Lead Communications Technician to coordinate and supervise data installation projects on-site in McCarran, Nevada. This role leads field teams, manages schedules, communicates with customers, and ensures safety, quality, and adherence to budgets on voice and data infrastructure deployments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of related experience, strong problem-solving and project management skills, and a readiness to travel within the branch territory as required.