Foreman, Commercial Lighting Technician

• 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
• Install and oversee LED fixture upgrades, parking lot lighting, pole lights, wall packs, canopy lighting, high-bay lighting, low-bay lighting, and emergency/egress lighting
• Read and interpret lighting plans, layouts, and specifications
• Troubleshoot electrical and lighting system issues
• Ensure compliance with NEC and applicable local codes
• Enforce 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

• 5–10 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
• 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
• Extensive nationwide travel availability
• Ability to work overnight hours in active retail environments

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading commercial lighting retrofit projects, with a strong focus on crew management, quality control, and compliance with safety standards. Proficient in troubleshooting electrical systems and ensuring project completion within scope and timeline.

• Commercial Lighting Experience
• Crew Management Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• NEC Compliance
• Safety Compliance

• Lighting System Installation
• Quality Control Inspections
• Reading Lighting Plans
• LED Fixture Upgrades
• Interior Lighting Retrofits
• Exterior Lighting Retrofits
• Job Reporting
• Time Tracking
• PPE Enforcement
• Hazard Identification

• Professional Communication
• Leadership

• Valid Driver’s License

• National Retail Rollouts
• OSHA Compliance
• Job Safety Briefings
• Project Management
• Travel Availability

• Boom Lifts
• Scissor Lifts
• Bucket Trucks