Foreman Commercial Lighting Technician - Traveling

Socket.dev; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel pay

Per diem

Lodging provided

Overtime opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Reliable Electric and Lighting, Inc. seeks an experienced Traveling Commercial Lighting Technician Foreman to lead interior and exterior retrofit projects for national retail clients.

This hands-on field leadership role requires 5–10 years of commercial lighting retrofit experience and a proven ability to manage crews on multi-week assignments. You will supervise traveling crews, read lighting plans, ensure safety compliance, coordinate work, and maintain client communication during nationwide

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial lighting retrofit experience, primarily retail retrofits.
• Foreman or lead technician experience 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.

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.
• Read and interpret lighting plans, layouts, and specifications.
• Troubleshoot electrical and lighting system issues.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Maintain professional communication with clients and project managers.

Skills

Leadership

Field leadership

Crew management

Commercial lighting

Valid driver's license

Physical ability

Job description

Description

Reliable Electric and Lighting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Traveling Commercial Lighting Technician Foreman to lead large-scale interior and exterior lighting retrofit projects for national commercial retail clients. This role is ideal for a hands‑on field leader with 5–10 years of commercial lighting retrofit experience who thrives in fast‑paced, travel-based environments.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Execution

• 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

Technical Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee interior and exterior commercial lighting retrofits
• LED fixture upgrades, parking lot lighting, pole lights, wall packs, canopy lighting
• High-bay, low-bay, and emergency/egress lighting installations
• Read and interpret lighting plans, layouts, and specifications
• Troubleshoot electrical and lighting system issues
• Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable local codes

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce Reliable Electric and Lighting 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

Travel & Client Interaction

• Extensive nationwide travel, often multi‑week project runs
• Ability to work overnight hours in active retail environments
• Maintain professional communication with clients, store management, and project managers
• Represent Reliable Electric and Lighting with professionalism and integrity

Requirements

Required 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
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and operate lifts and ladders

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Travel pay, per diem, and lodging provided where applicable
• Overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off

About Reliable Electric and Lighting

Reliable Electric and Lighting, Inc. is a national commercial electrical and lighting services company with 30 years of experience serving large retail, commercial, and industrial clients across the United States. We pride ourselves on reliability, safety, and delivering high-quality results for our customers.