Traveling Commercial Lighting Foreman

R-E-A-L; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Overtime opportunities

Per diem

Job summary

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 requires hands-on field leadership, travel, and the ability to direct technicians while maintaining safety and quality. You will oversee day-to-day project crew operations, coordinate with Project Management, review drawings and scope, and ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or supervising a crew on commercial lighting projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience leading crews on commercial lighting retrofit, relamping, LED conversions, or lighting installations.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lighting fixtures, lamps, drivers, ballasts, controls, and related components.
• Ability to read and understand project drawings, scopes of work, and installation requirements.
• Experience working in active commercial or retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews of Commercial Lighting Technicians.
• Perform and oversee commercial lighting retrofits, upgrades, and installations.
• Assign daily work and maintain crew productivity.
• Review project drawings, scope of work, fixture counts, site information, and project requirements.
• Verify work is being completed according to project specifications.
• Communicate progress with the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Train and develop Lighting Technicians on your crew.
• Conduct quality-control inspections and ensure documentation is complete.

Skills

Crew leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

Aerial lift operation

Job 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 requires hands-on field leadership, travel, and the ability to direct technicians while maintaining safety and quality. You will oversee day-to-day project crew operations, coordinate with Project Management, review drawings and scope, and ensure timely completion.