Foreman - Build / Racking

Dycom Industries, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Legal insurance

Discounts on gym memberships and more

Job summary

Professional Teleconcepts, LLC is seeking a Foreman to oversee on-site build and racking activities in hyperscaler data center environments. You will manage an on-site team, ensure proper rack assembly and labeling, and enforce safety protocols to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities include site leadership, quality control, risk management, client liaison, and daily progress reporting.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• DOT medical card via a DOT physical.
• At least 4 years of fiber splicing, placement, and testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: lead on-site team to complete deployments on time and to spec.
• Quality Control & Installation: oversee rack build-out and correct mounting per rack elevation.
• Documentation & Labeling: ensure accurate reading of elevations and labeling of components.
• Risk Management & Safety: perform risk assessments and enforce safety protocols (LOTO, NFPA 70E).
• Client & Vendor Liaison: act as on-site liaison with hyperscaler client and vendors.
• Scheduling & Administration: use project software to build progress reports and schedules.
• Cross-functional Interface: coordinate with operations, engineering, installation, and procurement.

Skills

Communication

Management

Analytical

Technical reading

Industry knowledge

Fiber splicing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location (Short): Austin, TX | Houston, TX | Dallas, TX

Workplace Type: Field

Employment Type: Hourly

Discover a more connected career

At Professional Teleconcepts, LLC (IL), we are seeking a highly capable Foreman to lead high-visibility, large-scale infrastructure projects within mission-critical hyperscaler data center environments. This role focuses on overseeing the build-out of IDF, MDF, and MMR racks, mounting industrial equipment in field enclosures, and safely managing control power landings in energized electrical environments.

Summary / Objective

The Foreman will organize, manage, and plan the daily on-site activities for build and racking technicians from inception to closeout. You will directly manage and provide the operational oversight required to successfully service the hyperscaler client. You will use discretion and independent judgment to develop guidelines, monitor compliance, enforce strict data center protocols, and ensure the project is delivered on time, to specifications, and within budget.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

Essential Functions

Site Leadership: Lead an on-site technical team of build and racking technicians to complete the assigned deployment projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.

Quality Control & Installation: Oversee the build-out of IDF, MDF, and MMR racks, ensuring the proper mounting and landing per rack elevation.

Documentation & Labeling: Verify that all team members accurately read rack elevations and one-lines, and strictly enforce the labeling of all components, including switch IDs, ports, and power sources.

Risk Management & Safety: Conduct risk assessments, report identified risks to management, and provide recommendations for mitigation, particularly regarding site-specific safety hazards, critical facility rules, and clean-room environment restrictions. Enforce strict safety protocols for working in and around energized gear, mandating LOTO procedures, NFPA 70E arc-flash PPE, and the use of 1000 V insulated tools.

Client & Vendor Liaison: Act as the primary on-site liaison between our company, the hyperscaler client, facility representatives, other trades, and equipment vendors. Address questions, concerns, and complaints throughout the project lifecycle.

Scheduling & Administration: Utilize project management software to build daily progress reports and manage crew schedules to align with the Baseline Project Schedule.

Cross-functional Interface: Interface with all levels of management in operations, engineering, installation, and procurement services to implement needed areas of change and operational improvements.

pay range is $45*$50/ per hour based on experience

What you’ll need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• Valid State driver's license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card
• At least 4 years of experience splicing, placing, and testing fiber strands

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Communication & Interpersonal: Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Management: Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and meet strict regulatory deadlines. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Analytical: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve and minimize recurring field problems.

Technical: Highly proficient in reading and interpreting complex rack elevations and one-line diagrams. Deep understanding of electrical safety, DMM operations, and DIN rail mounting systems.

Industry Knowledge: Thorough understanding of (or the ability to quickly learn about) hyperscaler network architectures, active data center environments, and data center hot/cold aisle protocols.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Hours: Must be able to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, including nights and weekends as required by project demands or maintenance windows.

Travel & Site Conditions: Includes a remote office environment, but also requires travel with potential overnight stays. Must be able to work in active data center environments, adhering to strict security, PPE, and noise safety requirements.

Physicality: Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, and the physical dexterity to navigate around server racks, overhead conveyances, and under raised floors.

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.