M.C. Dean

Designs and deploys secure mission-critical infrastructure

Telecommunications Foreman

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Full-timeAurora, CO, USA$35 - $40 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have at least 8 years of related telecommunications experience overseeing and installing OSP and ISP copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems, fiber optic, and structured cabling across diverse construction industries.
Have at least a BICSI Installer 1 certification for copper.
Have manufacturer certifications and/or fiber certification.
Have experience and knowledge installing telecommunications systems in complex markets, including federal and government facilities, healthcare and hospitals, commercial buildings, and mission-critical facilities.
Pass a basic telecommunications knowledge test.
Have hands-on experience and knowledge in low-voltage specialty contracting, solution-driven initiatives, and overall leadership of field project teams.
Be able to read and understand plans and specifications.
Have reliable transportation to and from the appointed jobsite each day.
Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six inches.
Safely operate hand and power tools and adhere to safety regulations and procedures.
Be able to survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure, including copper and fiber cables and active and passive components, using electronic devices.
Be able to meet deadlines and quality objectives through communications, time management, and organization skills.
Report to work on time, work with others to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
Be able to sketch rack, floor, and wall elevations.
Have prior experience terminating, testing, and troubleshooting horizontal copper cable, including Cat 5 and Cat 6.
Have prior experience installing various types of low-voltage cabling.
Understand installation, inspection, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of ISP and OSP telecommunications systems, including fiber optics, Category 5, 6, and 6A, and associated equipment.
Understand various pathways and cable trays, cabinets and racks, telecommunications devices, prefabricated components and assemblies, and telecommunications grounding systems.
Have a full set of tools before the first day of employment, as needed to perform the position.
Know telecommunications color codes and be familiar with TIA and EIA standards.
Be able to label and test horizontal cable.
Be able to perform quality assurance checks of the team’s work to ensure cable installation meets applicable requirements.
Be able to maintain a clean work environment and participate in daily job-site cleanup.
Secure company tools and materials daily.
Be able to install one or more of the following: backbone and riser copper and fiber cable, plywood and racks, cable trays (TC, MDF, and IDF), OSP and ISP systems, and site grounding.
Have experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Be able to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, following proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Be able to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Be able to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
Be able to walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead routinely and repetitively.
Have good vision, which may be corrected, be able to see in color, and be able to hear and communicate in English.
Be able to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Be able to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Be able to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
Be able to combine information to form general rules or conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Be able to see details at close range, within a few feet.
Be able to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Be a U.S. citizen and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including holding an active TS/SCI clearance and being able to obtain a polygraph.

Responsibilities

Install communications cabling and equipment in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Support complex scopes in healthcare, government, higher-education, federal aviation, and mission-critical industries.
Travel 75% of the time.
Lead installation of cable from telecommunications rooms to work-area outlets, following directions and ensuring cables are installed methodically and arranged in proper bundles at telecommunications rooms for dressing and termination.
Maintain a clean working environment and participate in daily job-site cleanup.
Secure company tools and materials daily.

Desired Qualifications

Have BICSI Installer Level 2 or BICSI Technician certification.
Have OTDR certification.
Have experience with fusion splicing.
Have experience supporting federal aviation work.

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.

End Date: 06/26/2026 - 10/26/2026

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

Job Posting to Expire on October 31st, 2026

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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