Traveling Foreman - Hiring Immediately

Level 10, LLC; Hoffman Estates (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national technology firm is seeking a Traveling Foreman specializing in Data Communications and IT Infrastructure installations. This role provides hands-on leadership at various job sites nationwide while ensuring high-quality installations and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates must have extensive experience in structured cabling and exceptional supervisory skills. The position is remote-based and requires significant travel, making it vital to possess flexibility and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of field experience in structured cabling or similar.
• Demonstrable experience supervising crews.
• Strong understanding of network hardware and jobsite workflows.
• Ability to travel up to 90% based on demand.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Must work in active construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise onsite technicians and subcontractors.
• Conduct on-site surveys and resolve issues professionally.
• Install structured cabling and related IT systems.
• Capture documentation and test results.
• Maintain quality across job sites.

Skills

Field experience in structured cabling

Supervising field crews

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BICSI Certification (Technician, Installer II, or RCDD)

OSHA-30

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Traveling Foreman to join our team. The Traveling Foreman specializing in Data Communications and IT Infrastructure installations will support nationwide technology deployment projects. This role will provide hands‑on leadership at job sites across the country, ensuring high‑quality installations, safe work environment, and consistent execution of project standards. When not deployed on major national rollouts, the Traveling Foreman will support service needs and assist technical project teams. This position is remote based and will require national travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and supervise onsite technicians, subcontractors, and regional labor
• Direct day‑to‑day activities, monitor progress, and ensure projects are completed according to scope, documentation and customer specifications
• Conduct on‑site surveys, verify readiness, and resolve real‑time issues with professionalism and urgency
• Install and validate structured cabling, network switches, access points, sensors, POS hardware, low‑voltage devices, and related IT systems
• Ensure all equipment is properly mounted, labeled, connected, and communicating on customer networks
• Capture required photos, documentation, test results, and as‑built updates
• Enforce all safety protocols and customer‑specific site rules
• Identify risks, scope gaps, or conflicting information and elevate appropriately
• Maintain a consistent standard of quality across all job sites and regions
• Serve as the onsite liaison between Project Management, Field Solutions, Resource Management, and customer stakeholders
• Provide daily reporting, progress updates, and clear communication regarding schedule, issues, or material needs
• When not traveling, assist in supporting technical project tasks, procedural documentation updates, and service calls

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of field experience in structured cabling, IT installations, low‑voltage systems, or similar technical field roles
• Demonstrate experience supervising field crews or subcontractors
• Strong understanding of network hardware, cabling standards, and construction/jobsite workflows
• Ability to travel up to 90% based on project demand
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to work in active construction environments, including lifting, climbing, and accessing ceilings or equipment locations
• 10 years of experience reading blueprints for material takeoff and scope execution
• Proven success supporting internal and external customers using a variety of communication channels
• Willingness and availability to work in a 24/7/365 work environment including occasional extended stays on multi‑week deployments
• Must have flexibility to travel anywhere in the continental US with short notice
• BICSI Certification (Technician, Installer II, or RCDD), RTPM, or other low‑voltage/telecom credentials preferred
• OSHA-30, lift certification or other safety‑related credentials
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs, climb ladders, operate lifts, and work in various indoor/outdoor conditions
• Comfortable with extended periods of standing, kneeling, or accessing confined or elevated spaces