M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Telecommunications Foreman

ElectricalConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChantilly, VA, USA$35 - $40 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least 8 years of related telecommunications experience overseeing and installing outside plant and inside plant copper, closed-circuit television, distributed antenna systems, fiber optics, and structured cabling in diverse construction industries.
A BICSI certification is required, at minimum BICSI Installer 1 for copper certification.
Manufacturer certifications and/or fiber certification are required.
Experience and knowledge of telecommunications installation in complex markets, including federal and government facilities, healthcare and hospitals, commercial buildings, and mission-critical facilities.
Ability to pass a basic telecommunications knowledge test.
Hands-on experience and knowledge installing low-voltage specialty contracting systems, solution-driven initiatives, and providing overall leadership to field-project teams.
Demonstrated ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
Must have reliable daily transportation to and from the appointed jobsite.
Must wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six inches.
Basic knowledge of safely operating hand and power tools and adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
Ability to survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure, including copper and fiber cables and active and passive components, using electronic devices.
Ability to sketch rack, floor, and wall elevations.
Previous experience terminating, testing, and troubleshooting horizontal copper cable, including Category 5 and Category 6.
Previous experience installing various types of low-voltage cabling.
Understanding of installing, inspecting, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting inside and outside plant telecommunications systems, including fiber optics, Category 5, 6, and 6A cable, and associated equipment.
Knowledge of cable pathways and cable trays.
Knowledge of cabinets and racks.
Knowledge of telecommunications devices.
Knowledge of prefabricated components and assemblies.
Knowledge of telecommunications grounding systems.
Must have a full set of tools before the first day of employment, as needed to perform the position.
Knowledge of different color codes and familiarity with Telecommunications Industry Association and Electronic Industries Alliance standards.
Ability to label and test horizontal cable as required for the position.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Must be a U.S. citizen and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a polygraph are required.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
Ability to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Must have good vision, which may be corrected, the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
Ability to combine information to form general rules or conclusions, including finding relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Responsibilities

Install communications cabling and equipment in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Gain understanding and knowledge of telecommunications systems, including outside and inside plant copper, closed-circuit television, distributed antenna systems, fiber optics, and structured cabling.
Make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician.
Support complex scopes in healthcare, government, higher education, federal aviation, and mission-critical industries.
Lead cable installation from telecommunications rooms to work area outlets, following directions and ensuring cables are installed methodically and arranged in proper bundles for dressing and termination.
Perform quality assurance checks of the team's work to ensure cable installation complies with applicable requirements.
Maintain a clean working environment and participate in daily jobsite cleanup.
Secure company tools and materials daily.
Install one or more of the following systems: backbone and riser copper and fiber cable, plywood and racks, cable trays, outside and inside plant systems, and site grounding.
Travel 75%.

Desired Qualifications

BICSI Installer Level 2 or BICSI Technician certification.
OTDR certification.
Experience with fusion splicing.
Federal aviation experience.

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a Telecommunication Foreman to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

The Telecommunications Technician Foreman is responsible for the installation of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
As a technician you should have work experience installing basic equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a basic understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards.
In this position, you will be gaining understanding & knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling.
Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician.
This candidate will be responsible for supporting complex scopes specific to Healthcare, Government, Higher-Education, Federal Aviation (Preferred) & Mission Critical industries.
75% travel

Qualifications

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph is REQUIRED

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma OR GED required.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in related Telecommunications experience specific to the oversight & installation of OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling within diverse construction industries.
Requires a BICSI certification, at minimum a BICSI Installer 1 for copper certification
Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
Experience in & knowledge of telecommunications installation in complex markets including Federal & Government Facilities, Healthcare/Hospitals, Commercial Buildings & Mission Critical Facilities.
Ability to pass basic telecommunications knowledge test.
Core Market Sector: The candidate being considered must have hands-on experience & knowledge in the installation of Low-Voltage specialty contracting industries, solution-driven initiatives & overall leadership to field-project teams.
Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

Preferred:

BICSI Installer Level 2 or BICSI Tech Certification
OTDR Certification
Experience with Fusion Splicing

Requirements:

Must have reliable transportation daily to & from the appointed jobsite.
Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches.
Basic knowledge of operating Hand & Power Tools safely, along with adhering to all Safety Regulations & Procedures.
Understand how to Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure including Copper & Fiber Cables, both active & passive components using electronic devices.
Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives. ·
Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment.
Ability to Sketch Rack, Floor & Wall Elevations.
Previous working experience in Terminating, Testing & Troubleshooting of Horizontal Copper (Cat 5, Cat 6).
Previous experience installing various types of Low-Voltage Cabling.
Understanding of Installation, Inspection, Terminating, Testing and Troubleshooting of ISP/OSP Telecommunications Systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A & Associated Equipment) including:
- Various pathways and Cable Tray
- Various Cabinet and Racks
- Various Telecommunications Devices
- Prefabricated Components and Assemblies.
- Telecommunications Grounding Systems
Ability to lead the installation of cable from Telecommunications Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following directions & ensuring cables are installed methodically & arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing & termination.
Required to have a full set of Tools obtained prior to the first day of employment as needed to perform the position.
Knowledge & understanding of different color codes & strong familiarity with TIA & EIA Standards.
Ability to label & test Horizonal Cable as required for the position.
Must be able to perform Quality Assurance checks of the team’s work to ensure cable installation is performed within all applicable requirements.
Maintain a clean working environment & participate in daily job site cleanup.
Must secure company tools & materials daily.
Ability to successfully install one or more of the following systems including Backbone & Riser Cable (Copper & Fiber), Plywood & Racks, Cable Trays (TC, MDF & IDF), OSP & ISP, along with Site Grounding.
Experience with Microsoft Office Applications.

What we offer:

A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $35.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.

About the Company

M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

M.C. Dean designs, builds, operates, and maintains integrated cyber-physical systems for mission-critical facilities, secure environments, and large enterprises. Its work spans electrical power, security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio-visual, and IT systems, all coordinated through management platforms that support long-term operation and sustainability. The company works end-to-end: it engineers solutions, installs them, and then runs and maintains them to ensure continuous, secure, and resilient performance. What sets it apart is its ability to provide comprehensive, turnkey technology and infrastructure services for critical environments—combining physical systems with digital management to create secure, automated facilities. The goal is to deliver automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems and the platforms needed to manage them over the long term.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tysons, VA
Founded: 1949

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