Commercial Lighting Technician Foreman - Traveling
About The Position
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 is ideal for a hands-on field leader with 3–10 years of commercial lighting retrofit experience who thrives in fast-paced, travel-based environments. The position involves extensive nationwide travel, often for multi-week project runs, and requires the ability to work overnight hours in active retail environments. The Foreman will be responsible for leading and supervising traveling lighting crews, serving as the on-site foreman, coordinating daily work plans, and ensuring projects are completed on time and to company standards. Technical responsibilities include performing and overseeing various commercial lighting retrofits such as LED fixture upgrades, parking lot lighting, and high-bay installations, as well as reading and interpreting lighting plans and troubleshooting electrical issues. Safety and compliance are paramount, requiring the enforcement of safety policies, conducting safety briefings, and maintaining OSHA and site-specific compliance. Professional communication with clients and project managers is essential, representing the company with integrity.
Requirements
- 3–10 years of commercial lighting experience, primarily retail retrofits
- Prior experience as a Foreman or Lead Technician preferred
- Strong knowledge of interior and exterior lighting systems
- Proven leadership and crew management skills
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work at heights, and operate lifts and ladders
Nice To Haves
- Excellent understanding of Electrical
- Experience with national retail rollouts
- Familiarity with boom lifts, scissor lifts, and bucket trucks
- Experience with job reporting and time tracking
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise traveling lighting crews on national retail retrofit projects
- Serve as on-site foreman and primary field contact
- Coordinate daily work plans, crew assignments, and workflow
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to company standards
- Perform quality control inspections throughout project execution
- Perform and oversee interior and exterior commercial lighting retrofits
- LED fixture upgrades, parking lot lighting, pole lights, wall packs, canopy lighting
- High-bay, low-bay, and emergency/egress lighting installations
- Read and interpret lighting plans, layouts, and specifications
- Troubleshoot electrical and lighting system issues
- Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable local codes
- Enforce Reliable Electric and Lighting safety policies and procedures
- Conduct job safety briefings and ensure PPE usage
- Maintain OSHA and site-specific safety compliance
- Identify and mitigate job-site hazards
- Maintain professional communication with clients, store management, and project managers
- Represent Reliable Electric and Lighting with professionalism and integrity
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Travel pay, per diem, and lodging provided where applicable
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
