Low Voltage Installation Foreman

arksysinc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $3,000

Uniforms/Uniform Allowance

Education Assistance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ARK Systems in Washington, DC area is seeking a dedicated Low Voltage Installation Foreman to provide on-site supervision of installation projects and ensure on-schedule completion with quality and customer satisfaction.

You will lay out cabling, terminate devices, install control panels, and coordinate with other trades while mentoring team members; a NICET or similar certification is a plus, and Maryland/Virginia licenses may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a fire alarm installation foreman.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems and equipment.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to safety standards and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates project on site to meet milestones.
• Lays out cabling routing, support and device locations.
• Terminates devices and panel wiring.
• Installation of control panels, raceway and wiring.
• Completes associated paperwork in a timely, efficient manner per company requirements.
• Responsible for quality assurance.
• Daily communication with project manager to resolve problems and discuss job status.
• Manages materials and equipment on site.
• Supervises and motivates subordinates and sets pace of job. Builds a team effort.
• Directs all customer requested changes to the appropriate responsible person.
• Maintains accurate as-built drawings.
• Trains subordinates as necessary.
• Programming of various systems
• Coordinate with other trades about ensuring fully integrated systems.
• Attend progress meetings as required
• Communicates with ARK team members to effectively pursue company goals and criteria of installing systems according to acceptable standards and practices.
• Communicates with customer concerning the importance, operation and status of their system. Assures customer satisfaction.

Skills

Fire alarm installation foreman

Fire alarm systems knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication

Safety standards and protocols

Job description

Come aboard the ARK!

We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team as Low Voltage Installation Foreman

UP TO $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Are you a seasoned Low Voltage Installation Foreman seeking a stable, fulfilling career with outstanding benefits and competitive pay? Your expertise is in high demand, and ARK Systems wants you to bring your skills to our team!

What you bring

• Proven experience as a fire alarm installation foreman
• In-depth knowledge of fire alarm systems and related equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to safety standards and protocols

Benefits

• Proven Industry Experience
• Opportunities for Growth
• Uniforms/Uniform Allowance
• Education Assistance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Program

Summary

Provides on-site supervision of installation projects. Responsible for completion of projects on schedule, meeting specifications and assuring customer satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates project on site to meet critical milestones as required.
• Lays out cabling routing, support and device locations.
• Terminates devices and panel wiring.
• Installation of control panels, raceway and wiring
• Completes associated paperwork in a timely, efficient manner per company requirements.
• Responsible for quality assurance.
• Daily communication with project manager to resolve problems and discuss job status.
• Manages materials and equipment on site.
• Supervises and motivates subordinates and sets pace of job. Builds a team effort.
• Directs all customer requested changes to the appropriate responsible person.
• Maintains accurate as-built drawings.
• Trains subordinates as necessary.
• Programming of various systems
• Coordinate with other trades about ensuring fully integrated systems.
• Attend progress meetings as required
• Communicates with ARK team members to effectively pursue company goals and criteria of installing systems according to acceptable standards and practices.
• Communicates with customer concerning the importance, operation and status of their system. Assures customer satisfaction.

Required Skills/Abilities

• NICET and factory certifications a plus, but not required.
• Installation experience and prior construction experience
• Diagnosis and troubleshooting skills of commercial low voltage systems.
• Must have a positive and respectful attitude to maintain good working relationships with management staff, employees, vendors and customers.
• Competent computer skills.

Education and Experience

• Field electrical and/or electronic practical experience required.
• Electronic or Electrical technical/ trade school or equivalent supplemented with 3-5 years of related industry experience.
• Basic computer literacy and system specific training required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to obtain Maryland and possibly Virginia security technician license as required. Sponsored by ARK.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs.
• Must be willing to work at heights.
• Must be able to operate electrical tools and a company vehicle.
• Must be able to differentiate color coding of cables.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times.