Description

Position Overview

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 5–10 years of commercial lighting retrofit experience who thrives in fast-paced, travel-based environments.

This is a traveling position.

We are specifically looking for someone who has experience leading a crew on commercial lighting projects. The right candidate should be comfortable taking responsibility for a project, directing technicians, communicating with Project Management, maintaining production, and making sure the job is completed safely and correctly.

What You'll Do

As a Commercial Lighting Foreman, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of an assigned project crew.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and supervise crews of Commercial Lighting Technicians.
• Perform and oversee commercial lighting retrofits, upgrades, and installations.
• Assign daily work and maintain crew productivity.
• Review project drawings, scope of work, fixture counts, site information, and project requirements.
• Verify work is being completed according to project specifications.
• Communicate daily with the Superintendent and Project Manager regarding progress, problems, material needs, and schedule.
• Identify field conditions or project issues before they become larger problems.
• Track project progress and help ensure production goals are achieved.
• Train and develop Lighting Technicians assigned to your crew.
• Perform quality-control inspections of completed work.
• Ensure required project documentation, photographs, and closeout information are completed accurately.
• Maintain accountability for company tools, equipment, and materials.
• Enforce company safety requirements and proper PPE use.
• Conduct work from ladders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other elevated work platforms.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional jobsite.
• Communicate professionally with store managers, customers, and other personnel at the jobsite.
• Ensure the crew represents Reliable Electric and Lighting professionally at all times.

Experience We're Looking For

Commercial lighting and crew leadership experience are important for this position.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Previous experience as a Foreman, Lead Technician, Crew Leader, or similar leadership position.
• Experience leading crews on commercial lighting retrofit, relamping, LED conversion, or lighting installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lighting fixtures, lamps, drivers, ballasts, controls, and related components.
• Ability to read and understand project drawings, scopes of work, and installation requirements.
• Experience working in active commercial or retail environments.
• Ability to organize a crew and maintain project production.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills with employees, management, and customers.
• Experience operating scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively.

Travel

This position requires extensive overnight and out-of-state travel. Our Project Teams perform commercial lighting projects throughout the United States.

Candidates must be comfortable being away from home for extended periods based on project schedules.

Travel arrangements are coordinated by Reliable Electric and Lighting, and eligible employees receive $30 per day per diem in accordance with company policy.

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to:

• Work from heights and elevated work platforms.
• Regularly climb ladders and enter/exit lifts.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and work overhead for extended periods.
• Lift and carry tools, fixtures, equipment, and materials.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Work varying shifts and schedules based on project and customer requirements.

What Makes a Successful Reliable Foreman?

We are looking for more than someone who can install lights.

A successful Foreman can lead people, communicate with management, plan the work, keep the crew productive, recognize problems, and take ownership of the project.

You should be the person your crew looks to for direction and the person Project Management can rely on for accurate information from the field.

If you have experience running commercial lighting crews and are comfortable traveling, we would like to hear from you.

Reliable Electric and Lighting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Job Requirements – Commercial Lighting Foreman

• Previous experience leading or supervising a crew on commercial lighting projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience with commercial lighting retrofits, LED conversions, fixture replacements, and lighting installations.
• Previous experience as a Lighting Foreman, Lead Lighting Technician, Crew Leader, Electrical Foreman, or similar field leadership position preferred.
• Working knowledge of commercial lighting systems, including fixtures, lamps, LED drivers, ballasts, controls, and related components.
• Ability to effectively lead, organize, and motivate a field crew while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Ability to review and understand project drawings, scopes of work, fixture schedules, and site documentation.
• Ability to plan daily work, assign tasks, monitor production, and keep projects on schedule.
• Strong communication skills with Project Managers, Superintendent, crew members, customers, and store personnel.
• Ability to identify field problems, communicate issues quickly, and assist in developing solutions.
• Experience performing quality-control inspections and verifying completed work.
• Experience working in active commercial and retail environments.
• Comfortable working from heights, including ladders, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Ability to safely operate or become certified to operate required aerial equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry lighting fixtures, tools, equipment, and materials as required.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including days, nights, and occasional weekends, depending on customer and project requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the United States and remain away from home for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to use a smartphone or tablet for project communication, photographs, documentation, and reporting.
• Dependable attendance and the ability to report to assigned projects as scheduled.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, proper PPE use, and company safety procedures.
• Must be able to work independently while also taking direction from the Superintendent and Project Management.
• Must successfully complete Reliable Electric and Lighting's required pre-employment screening process.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial lighting experience preferred.
• Previous experience running a commercial lighting crew highly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale retail or multi-site lighting retrofit programs.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Aerial lift and boom lift certifications are a plus.
• Electrical or lighting troubleshooting experience is a plus.

The strongest candidates will have hands-on commercial lighting experience combined with demonstrated experience leading crews and completing projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive pay based on experience

- Travel pay, per diem, and lodging provided where applicable

- Overtime opportunities

- Health, dental, and vision insurance

- Paid time off 

About Reliable Electric and Lighting

Reliable Electric and Lighting, Inc. is a national commercial electrical and lighting services company with 30 years of experience serving large retail, commercial, and industrial clients across the United States. We pride ourselves on reliability, safety, and delivering high-quality results for our customers.