Project Lead-Structured Cabling

Position: Project Lead-Structured Cabling Travel Required

Job Title

Project Lead – Structured Cabling

Reports To

Project Manager

Job Summary

The Lead Communications Technician will act as the on‑site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. The Lead Comm Tech’s task will be to ensure job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Lead Communications Technician will consistently run major project crews; assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training; assume responsibility for adherence to company and customer safety and quality guidelines and hold weekly safety meetings; initiate performance related communications and alert the Project Manager if necessary.

Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion and compliance with project budget.

Fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL and project paperwork accurately and on time (specifically timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and other required items).

Perform quality checks, coordinate moves and cut sheets for voice and data cross‑connects, and prepare red‑lined as‑built drawings.

Serve as the main on‑site customer contact for questions and/or concerns and attend facility and construction meetings when required.

Perform work consistently demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.

Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Salary

USD $29.00 / Hr.

USD $36.00 / Hr.

Tools

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves; punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, tone set, 6/8 position combo crimp tool.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate ability to supervise others.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must meet company minimum driving standards.

Career Path

• Lead Communications Technician

Minimum Years of Experience

0-2

License Required

No

Minimum Education

High School

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,000 employees at more than 90 domestic locations across the United States.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans encouraged to apply.

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES:
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EEO & Affluent Action

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