Site Foreman

Overview

VTG is seeking a Site Foreman to manage multiple cabling installation crews and technicians for large cabling infrastructure program located in Washington, DC for the Federal Reserve Board.

What will you do?

• Reports directly to Program/Project Manager (PM) on daily installation production and full time on site anytime VTG is working on project site
• Supports installation crews where needed to ensure tasks are completed on time and within customer/industry standards
• Attends all on site or periodic meetings or calls as required with prime and customer on-site customer meetings (Schedule, status, safety, etc) as needed
• Work and direct a crew of 2-4 installers or junior crew members.
• Responsible for ensuring all installation crews are using proper PPE safety gear and adhering to all OSHA and Site Safety requirements. Rectifies immediately any known safety issues and reports back to VTG PM
• Manages multiple smaller installation crews to accomplish tasks within budget and provides DAILY expectations to each crew and reviews daily work reports from each crew on work performed that day
• Perform system testing and troubleshooting as required.
• Oversees quality of work Daily and generates QC checklist for any rework. Provides random and frequent spot checks daily on areas where teams are working.
• Validates technicians can perform termination and testing EARLY on tasking with spot checks and testing to validate technicians are properly terminating copper and fiber cables. Identification or replacement of techs who are not able to consistently terminate copper and (understanding of fiber MPO connectors and splicing of fiber) after spot checks and testing.
• Responsible for eliminating or minimizing rework for entire project by constant quality checks on work performance by installation team
• Coordinate with VTG PM and customer on final labelling scheme before making labels and affixing cables. Ensure labels are properly installed. Verify location correct against approved shop drawings and cable run list.
• Provide required daily and weekly deliverables to VTG PM (Daily work report, hours incurred for VTG internal tracking reports, etc)
• Assist VTG PM on material inventory and securing materials received and communicating on any additional materials that need to be ordered or excess materials that need to be sent back to distribution for full credit.
• Responsible for coordinating with distribution on material deliveries to site and working with VTG PM to order and deliver as needed. Look ahead capability to ensure materials are delivered on time before needed.
• Responsible for daily tasking of each technician and crews on expectation of what to complete each day and track progress via daily work reports from each crew
• Escalate scope questions to VTG PM and if needed to customer for clarification while tracking all requests via VTG or Customer RFI Log
• Confirming No out of scope work started or completed without VTG PM approval. Notify PM when customer asks for additional work or change to original SOW in timely fashion
• Capture Redline drawings or changes to baseline design package provided and Redline all changes on “Working Set” package and deliver to VTG PM at end of project to provide final As-Builds as deliverable
• Able to read and interpret drawings, floor plans, specifications and cut sheets.
• Maintain compliance with customers’ security requirement ensuring junior team members comply.
• Solid team player exhibits a positive attitude, high attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Responsible for executing and managing all testing (copper and fiber), tracking what is complete and generating test reports in proper format. VTG uses the Fluke LinkWare Cable Test Management Software.
• Creates Punchlist for work daily or weekly and has teams rectify in a timely manner.
• Identify skillset weaknesses in individual technicians and communicates with VTG PM Institutes spot checks and sets expectations on specific tasks such as copper termination, fiber termination, testing, and labeling. Conduct testing early to confirm technicians are terminating and testing correctly to eliminate rework
• Reviews and presents cable pulling guidelines such as how much slack at each end of cable including: Work Area Outlets (WAO) and Communication (Comm) Rooms to meet customer slack requirements and ensure cables are not cut too short
• Validate cabling pathways and conveyances are installed by others ahead of cabling pulling teams and Comm Rooms are built out by others to minimize any lost efficiencies in our workforce. Notify VTG PM when pathways are not installed as scheduled.
• Ability to build out telecom and MDF rooms with cabinets, patch panels, grounding, and overhead ladder rack conveyances.
• Confers with project staff to outline work schedule and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Working with General, Audio Visual (AV) and Electrical contractors when applicable on safety meetings and status and schedule meetings.
• Capable of managing multiple installation crews on large installation projects
• Generates and Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Support VTG PM on project and periodic financial reports for management, client, or others.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Provides quality assurance support on all projects.
• Supports VTG PM in preparation of purchase orders for materials and subcontractors to submit Consent to Purchasing (CTP).
• Supports and prepares any required documents for reviews and contract deliverables.
• Protect VTG’s interests at all times with prime customer and end user

Do you have what it takes?

• 10+ years plus related experience with managing multiple installation technicians and crews for installation of low voltage cabling systems that include Copper, Fiber, Backbone, Comm room buildouts, cable conveyances, termination/testing/labeling, and redline drawings.
• 10+ years of experience pulling in Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) cabling in conduit, inter duct, cable trays, outside plant pathways using Maxcell or duct banks through existing manholes or handholes
• Experience working in Construction environment with other General Contractor trades
• Valid driver's license
• OEM certifications or seminar certifications
• BICSI Installer certification or equivalent preferred but not required,
• Active equipment (scissor/boom lift) certifications preferred but not required.
• Must be able to obtain OSHA 30, First Aid and Fall Protection training.
• Must possess hand tools and termination tools, excluding fiber kits/fiber splicer.
• Industry Certifications a plus. (i.e. CommScope, Hilti, Panduit, etc.)
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform the necessary work while on the ladder.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and carry 25 lbs.
• Must have own tools
• Must be able to travel to various job sites in the DC Metro area
• No relocation, local candidates only
• Must be able to pass a drug screening prior to reporting onsite.

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $46/hr-$49/hr which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.