Telecommunications Foreman
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience running projects in the communications cabling industry.
- Demonstrate clear knowledge of codes and standards.
- Complete and submit accurate documentation that tracks work progress, including timesheets and related documents.
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Own all required communications technician hand tools, keep them in good operating condition, and know how to use them.
- Be able to work on ladders and use power tools.
- Be able to lift, carry, and set up a 50-pound ladder.
- Be able to work some overtime.
- Be able to travel as required.
- Direct and manage cabling crews.
- Build out telecommunications closets.
- Install cable support systems, including cable tray, J-hooks, and ladder tray.
- Install Category 6 horizontal station cable, backbone cable, fiber optic cable, and inner duct.
- Install special systems, including security, closed-circuit television, audio-visual, and fire alarm cable.
- Terminate Category 6 horizontal four-pair work-area outlets (modular connectors) and optical fiber (multimode, single-mode, LC, and SC).
- Perform copper splicing and fiber splicing, using fusion or mechanical methods.
- Perform copper cable testing (unshielded twisted pair and coaxial cable) and optical fiber testing.
- Perform copper and optical fiber troubleshooting.
- Data center experience.
- BICSI Certified Technician certification, Installer 1 or 2, in copper and/or fiber.
- Other manufacturer certifications.
- Other certifications such as OSHA or confined space certification.
About the company
Applied Business Communications (ABcom) provides low voltage, data/voice, VOIP, KVM over IP, and fiber optic communications. It designs and builds data centers with sustainable power management and remote solutions. The company emphasizes listening to client needs and proposing lifecycle-based alternatives to maximize return on investment. With end-to-end services from design to installation and ongoing support, ABcom aims to deliver network infrastructure that keeps downtime low and productivity high for organizations of all sizes, whether nationwide or locally. ABcom also holds the BICSI Prestige Platinum Contractor status, signaling high-level industry training and adherence to top installation standards.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New Brighton, Minnesota
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ABcom opened new hiring in 2025 for cabling, engineering, and CAD/BIM roles.
- HigherGov shows active federal registration through February 2027, enabling government contracting.
- Minnesota contractor records list ABcom as exempt through 12/31/2023, supporting ongoing operations.
What critics are saying
- A 2025-09-06 job board showed only 17 open roles, signaling limited scale.
- No recent funding, acquisition, or major contract announcements reduce visibility into growth.
- An Unisys concentration remains existential if that account shifts vendors or internalizes work.
What makes Applied Business Communications (ABcom) unique
- ABcom has served Unisys data centers since 2001, including 500,000 feet of cabling.
- The company combines structured cabling, AV, wireless infrastructure, and data center design-build.
- APPLIED BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS OF MINNESOTA, LLC registered federally in March 2025.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan