Low Voltage Field Supervisor

Field Supervisor – Structured Cabling / Data Center

Position Summary:

Lead an on-site installation team on structured cabling, data center, and specialty projects in Cedar Rapids. Deliver jobsite productivity, quality workmanship, and a safe work environment, and combine senior trade skills with project management to finish work on schedule and to standard. Expect to spend roughly 70% of your time in the field and 30% on administrative tasks.

We will consider out-of-state supervisors who are willing to travel to Cedar Rapids for weeks at a time before going home for a visit with family.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow company and client safety policies on every job site
• Supervise all phases of structured cabling installation
• Plan, organize, and direct crew, materials, and equipment
• Read and interpret floor plans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets
• Test and troubleshoot systems as needed
• Validate the scope of work and project plan, and make sure the crew performs all work to the SOW and industry standards
• Maintain a 2–5 week look-ahead schedule with the Scheduling Administrator
• Report project status to the Scheduling Administrator for leadership and client updates
• Work with the Project Engineer to define compliant equipment and materials
• Mentor technicians and serve as the technical go-to on the crew
• Track recurring issues and lead the fix
• Share lessons learned across jobsites
• Approve PTO requests based on workload
• Give input for employee evaluations
• Use Outlook, Word, Excel, and Visio for daily reporting and documentation
• Travel as the project requires

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3–6 years in structured cabling or related construction work
• Experience on large data center infrastructure projects, including quality and safety standards
• 3+ years supervising or training crews, including scheduling and prioritizing work
• OSHA 30 within the first 2 weeks in the role
• BICSI Certified Technician within 12 months in the role
• Working knowledge of pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, copper and fiber backbone, cross-connects, interconnects, and testing
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Working knowledge of PMBOK standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• BICSI Installer 2 Copper
• BICSI Installer 2 Fiber
• BICSI RTPM (Registered Telecommunications Project Manager)
• Manufacturer certifications

Skills:

• Supervise, train, and coach installation crews
• Write and enforce standard operating procedures
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Pay close attention to detail and follow standards
• Meet deadlines
• Show initiative and a strong work ethic

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay range: $36–$47/hr, based on experience and certifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid training and certification support, including BICSI and manufacturer certifications
• Career growth with mentoring and advancement opportunities