Foreman, Commercial Lighting Technician

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a field-oriented Foreman to lead traveling lighting crews on national retail retrofit projects. You will act as the on-site foreman and primary field contact, coordinating daily plans, assignments, and safety compliance across multiple sites.

The role requires strong leadership, NEC knowledge, and experience with LED upgrades, with extensive nationwide travel and the ability to lift 50+ lbs and work at heights. This is a full-time field position in the United States.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial lighting experience, primarily retail retrofits.
• Prior experience as a Foreman or Lead Technician preferred.
• Strong knowledge of interior and exterior lighting systems.
• Proven leadership and crew management skills.
• Reading and interpreting lighting plans, layouts, and specs.
• Experience with job reporting and time tracking.
• Extensive nationwide travel availability.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise traveling lighting crews on national retail retrofit projects.
• Serve as on’site foreman and primary field contact.
• Coordinate daily work plans, crew assignments, and workflow.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to company standards.
• Perform quality control inspections throughout project execution.
• Install and oversee LED fixture upgrades and various exterior lighting upgrades.
• Read and interpret lighting plans, layouts, and specifications.

Skills

Commercial Lighting

Crew Management

Electrical Troubleshooting

NEC Compliance

Safety Compliance

Leadership

Time Tracking

Job Reporting

Reading Plans

LED Upgrades

Lifts & Ladders

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Boom Lifts

Scissor Lifts

Bucket Trucks

Job description

• Lead and supervise traveling lighting crews on national retail retrofit projects
• Serve as on’site foreman and primary field contact
• Coordinate daily work plans, crew assignments, and workflow
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to company standards
• Perform quality control inspections throughout project execution
• Perform and oversee interior and exterior commercial lighting retrofits
• Install and oversee LED fixture upgrades, parking lot lighting, pole lights, wall packs, canopy lighting, high-bay lighting, low-bay lighting, and emergency/egress lighting
• Read and interpret lighting plans, layouts, and specifications
• Troubleshoot electrical and lighting system issues
• Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable local codes
• Enforce safety policies and procedures
• Conduct job safety briefings and ensure PPE usage
• Maintain OSHA and site-specific safety compliance
• Identify and mitigate job-site hazards
• Maintain professional communication with clients, store management, and project managers
• Represent Reliable Electric and Lighting with professionalism and integrity

Requirements

• 5–10 years of commercial lighting experience, primarily retail retrofits
• Prior experience as a Foreman or Lead Technician preferred
• Strong knowledge of interior and exterior lighting systems
• Proven leadership and crew management skills
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and operate lifts and ladders
• Excellent understanding of Electrical
• Experience with national retail rollouts
• Familiarity with boom lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks
• Experience with job reporting and time tracking
• Extensive nationwide travel availability
• Ability to work overnight hours in active retail environments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading commercial lighting retrofit projects, with a strong focus on crew management, quality control, and compliance with safety standards. Proficient in troubleshooting electrical systems and ensuring project completion within scope and timeline.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Commercial Lighting Experience
• Crew Management Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• NEC Compliance
• Safety Compliance

Hard Skills

• Lighting System Installation
• Quality Control Inspections
• Reading Lighting Plans
• LED Fixture Upgrades
• Interior Lighting Retrofits
• Exterior Lighting Retrofits
• Job Reporting
• Time Tracking
• PPE Enforcement
• Hazard Identification

Soft Skills

• Professional Communication
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• National Retail Rollouts
• OSHA Compliance
• Job Safety Briefings
• Project Management
• Travel Availability

Tools & Technologies

• Boom Lifts
• Scissor Lifts
• Bucket Trucks