Tower Foreman Wireless Services

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Spokane, WA

Reporting To: Construction Manager

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, scope, customer requirements, access arrangements, equipment, and the approved labor budget before mobilization. Resolve missing information with the Construction Manager.
• Set daily deliverables and assign work to each technician according to demonstrated skills and training. Confirm that staffing and equipment are adequate for the planned work.
• Perform and supervise antenna, radio, mount, cable, grounding, weatherproofing, and related installation work within the approved scope and crew qualifications.
• Coordinate site access, outage windows, testing, and integration support with the Construction Manager and authorized customer contacts. Obtain approval before changes affecting live service.
• Identify scope changes and record supporting photos and details. Obtain direction before performing additional work or making customer commitments.
• Lead daily safety briefings and review the site job hazard analysis and emergency and rescue plans. Confirm rescue readiness, communications, and access before work begins.
• Verify required training, protective equipment, tools, and inspections. Assign climbing, rescue, rigging, and equipment operation only to trained and authorized personnel.
• Stop work when conditions are unsafe and notify the Construction Manager and Safety team. Address weather, radiofrequency exposure, electrical hazards, lifting risks, and fatigue before proceeding.
• Report incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly. Support corrective actions and reinforce the crew’s authority to raise concerns and stop unsafe work.
• Review planned tasks and hours at the start of each shift. Report completed quantities or milestones, supporting photos, actual labor hours, and remaining work at the end of the shift.
• Track installation, travel, customer delays, weather, equipment issues, training, and rework separately using approved job and activity codes. Explain variances with facts.
• Compare hours used and estimated hours remaining with the approved labor budget. Escalate forecast overruns, idle time, missing equipment, and other blockers as soon as they become apparent.
• Obtain Construction Manager approval for planned overtime before extending the schedule. Escalate unexpected needs promptly and document the reason, hours, and direction received.
• Verify accurate daily time records for every crew member, including required preparation, loading, meetings, training, and reporting. Record travel and waiting time for payroll review under applicable requirements.
• Ensure all hours worked are recorded and paid, including overtime worked without prior approval. Do not alter hours or job codes to meet a budget or allow off-the-clock work.
• Review production, labor use, overtime, and remaining work with the Construction Manager weekly. Recommend practical changes to sequencing, staffing, or logistics while preserving safety and quality.
• Check installations against approved drawings and customer requirements before demobilization. Complete required inspections and testing using qualified personnel.
• Submit accurate daily reports, photos, test results, equipment records, and marked-up drawings needed for project closeout.
• Identify and correct deficiencies, document rework causes, and coach the crew to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accountability for the assigned company vehicle, locking trailer, tools, test equipment, and project inventory. Arrange safe crew transportation from the designated departure point.
• Complete required vehicle and trailer checks, secure loads and equipment, track maintenance needs, and report defects promptly. Drive and tow only within licensing, training, and company authorization.
• Coordinate equipment readiness, travel, lodging requests, and receipts through approved company processes. Notify the Construction Manager when an absence or vehicle issue threatens the work plan.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrated tower construction and maintenance experience, including successful leadership of a field crew.
• Ability to interpret installation drawings, direct antenna and line work, identify quality issues, and prepare complete field reports.
• Ability to plan crew labor, explain production variances, maintain accurate records, and escalate issues before they disrupt delivery.
• Current qualifications for assigned climbing, rescue, rigging, and site safety responsibilities, including required radiofrequency safety and first aid training, before performing those duties.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record under company requirements, and ability to operate the assigned vehicle and trailer safely.
• Ability to use mobile reporting and timekeeping tools and fulfill the regional travel requirements.

• Samsung project experience and familiarity with customer installation, testing, and closeout requirements.
• Experience with microwave or fixed wireless installations, troubleshooting, and integration support.
• OSHA 30-hour construction training and experience developing junior tower technicians.

• Daily planning, crew supervision, and field problem solving
• Tower installation quality, safety leadership, and rescue readiness
• Labor tracking, documentation, and clear customer communication

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans; (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• Great Work Environment;
• Career Advancement Opportunities.