Production Integration Foreman

Lutheran Church of Hope; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lutheran Church of Hope is seeking a Production Integration Foreman to lead field installation of production systems across its campuses. You will coordinate crews, oversee project execution, and ensure audio, video, lighting, and IT infrastructure are installed safely and to Hope’s standards.

The role requires organization, mechanical inclination, and the ability to thrive in construction and technical installation environments. Travel between campuses is expected.

Qualifications

• Lead installation crews and projects across Hope campuses.
• Read construction drawings and system documentation.
• Knowledge of low-voltage codes and installation standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Travel between campuses with valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation projects across Hope campuses.
• Organize and supervise installation crews while maintaining schedules and standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, electricians, IT staff, and other trades.
• Resolve field issues and adapt plans as site conditions change.
• Communicate project progress and status updates to stakeholders.
• Install low-voltage infrastructure for AVL and IT systems.
• Document installations, including labeling and as-built records.

Skills

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cable termination tools

BNC/RJ45 tooling

Fiber optic cabling tools

Ladders and PPE

Job description

The Production Integration Foreman leads field installation of production systems across
Lutheran Church of Hope campuses. Working closely with the Systems Engineer, this role coordinates installation crews, oversees project execution, and ensures audio, video, lighting, and IT infrastructure is installed safely, efficiently, and to Hope’s standards. The ideal candidate is organized, mechanically inclined, and thrives in construction and technical installation environments.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Field Coordination

• Lead installation projects across Hope campuses.
• Organize and supervise installation crews while maintaining schedules and installation standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, electricians, IT staff, and other trades.
• Resolve field issues and adapt installation plans as site conditions change.
• Communicate project progress, schedule changes, and field challenges to the

Installation & Technical Integration

• Install low-voltage infrastructure for professional audio, video, lighting, and IT systems.
• Pull, label, terminate, and test production cabling in accordance with Hope standards and applicable codes.
• Install production equipment including racks, displays, loudspeakers, cameras, lighting systems, and related infrastructure.
• Perform installations independently or lead crews as project size requires.

Project Preparation & Documentation

• Coordinate project materials, equipment, and tools before installations begin.
• Maintain installation standards across all Hope campuses.
• Document completed installations including labeling, cable records, and as-built documentation.
• Maintain accurate project records and communicate status updates.

Department Support

• Support the Systems Engineer with production system upgrades, maintenance projects, and technical initiatives.
• Assist with production support and major campus events as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of Hope’s ministries and mission.

Skills, Education, and Experience

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead installation crews and technical projects.
• Working knowledge of professional audio, video, lighting, and low-voltage installation practices.
• Ability to read construction drawings and system documentation.
• Knowledge of applicable low-voltage codes and installation standards.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and learn new technologies quickly.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between campuses.

Preferred / Helpful Experience

• Experience installing professional AVL and IT infrastructure.
• Experience building equipment racks and managing large-scale cable installations.
• Experience terminating BNC, RJ45 (standard and shielded), RJ45 keystone, and fiber optic cabling (fusion splicing preferred).
• Strong understanding of professional AVL and IT system signal flow.
• Familiarity with commercial construction environments and trade terminology.
• Typical schedule Monday-Friday with occasional evenings, weekends, travel, or extended hours as project demands require.
• Work includes indoor and outdoor construction environments with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and varying weather conditions.
• Frequent climbing of ladders and lifts, working at heights, lifting up to 50 lbs, and extended periods of standing, kneeling, and pulling cable.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits, with or without corrective devices.
• Adherence to the Lutheran Church of Hope Staff Covenant is required.
• Compensation commensurate with position and experience, based on national wage surveys of comparable churches.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, 403(b) with employer match, and paid time off.

Production Purpose Statement: To transparently resource Hope’s ministries and eventsthrough five-star audio, video, and lighting excellence.