Tower Foreman - J. Lee (Marlborough, MA)

J Lee Associates•Marlborough, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tower Foreman is responsible for ensuring safety is always prioritized and adhered to, including 100% tie-off, proper methods and procedures, rigging, and daily JHAs. This role involves safely and efficiently completing modifications, repairs, and upgrades of wireless equipment and antennas at elevated heights. As a Foreman, you will work in a team environment assisting with projects, which may include new builds, site modifications, water tanks, rooftops, or similar industry projects. You will be responsible for leading, supervising, and mentoring a team of up to 6 members. Detailed daily reporting to the PM/CM and submitting daily timesheets for the crew(s) are also key responsibilities. The role requires a thorough understanding and strict adherence to applicable governing body safety regulations (ASME/OSHA/ANSI/Etc...), Thayer Power & Communication's Safety Policies and Practices, and customer specifications. The Foreman must read customer drawings, RFDS, and structural documents to execute the scope of work. They will work with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to meet schedules and budgets, perform lead responsibilities effectively, interface with all levels of management, staff, and customers, and provide real-time updates, troubleshoot, and problem-solve. This role also includes picking up/delivering supplies, tools, equipment, and components, reviewing and/or creating Bill of Materials (BOMs), maintaining a clean and orderly environment, climbing to elevated heights, observing project sites for defects and safety hazards, performing PIM, Sweep, & Fiber testing, and attending vendor and in-house training. The ability and willingness to train team members is essential, along with performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license required
5+ years of tower climbing experience
2+ years of management/supervisory experience
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent education
Current authorized tower climber or competent climber and rescue certification
Ability to work at heights upwards of 300’ +
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
Experience installing and maintaining: Cabling, Antennas, Microwave dish, tower builds (NEW/MODS), site inspections, FAA lighting systems, cell carriers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Able to travel extensively and work a flexible schedule ( i.e. Travel throughout week and home only on weekends)
Background and Pre-Employment Drug screen is required as well as participation in company random testing policy for alcohol and drug use

Nice To Haves

Strong Safety knowledge and background within the telecommunications tower industry with dedication to Zero incident or accidents
OSHA 30 preferred
Preferred carrier experience such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile/Sprint, US Cellular, Dish
Preferred experience with assembling/erecting/installing and decommissioning towers, tower booms, mounts, antennas, radios, cabling, excavation/ trenching, conduit, concrete/ rebar foundations, guy plum & tensioning, basic electrical knowledge (to include knowledge and understanding of NEC/NFPA and other applicable industry standards for electrical).
Awareness of general accounting/costing practices
Knowledge of and ability to operate various testing equipment (i.e. RF sweep gear, PIM, 3-Z and fiber testing)
PIM/Sweep certification preferred from Anritsu, Kaelus, or like

Responsibilities

Ensure Safety is always prioritized and adhered to including 100% tie off, proper methods and procedures, rigging, daily JHA’s
Safely and efficiently complete modifications, repairs, and upgrades of wireless equipment and antennas at elevated heights
Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of up to 6 members
Detailed daily reporting to PM/CM as well as submitting daily timesheets for crew(s)
Thorough understanding and strict adherence to the applicable governing body’s (ASME/OSHA/ANSI/Etc...) safety and regulations
Thorough understanding and strict adherence to Thayer Power & Communication's Safety Policies and Practices
Follow instructions to accomplish assigned work in a safe, timely and accurate manner
Maintain proper use of company vehicles, equipment, and other assigned assets
Read customer drawings, RFDS, structural documents and execute scope of work per the customer’s specifications
Work with Project Manager and Construction Manager to meet schedules and budgets
Perform lead responsibilities effectively interfacing with all levels of management, staff, and customers while on site to provide real time updates as well as troubleshoot and problem solve
Pick up/delivery of supplies, tools, equipment, components, etc.
Review and/or create Bill of Materials (BOMs) needed for each project site to ensure accuracy and completeness
Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)
Climb to elevated heights working safely and effectively
Observe project sites for defects and safety hazards that may require attention
Perform PIM, Sweep, & Fiber testing on site as well as antenna alignment
Attend vendor and in-house training and participate in certification programs as necessary
Ability and willingness to train team members
Other duties as assigned