Lead Structured Cabling Installer
Melbourne, FL - USA
Job Summary
Seeking a Lead Structured Cabling Installer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Melbourne FL.
This position offers full benefits including PTO Medical Dental Vision fuel reimbursement and commission opportunities!
Pay: $30 - $40 hourly (based on experience)
The Lead Structured Cabling Installer will perform the installation of copper and fiber optic cabling systems on commercial government and industrial projects. This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical expertise crew supervision experience client interaction skills and the ability to assist with project estimating and quoting.
Key Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Installation
- Lead structured cabling crews ensuring work complies with BICSI TIA/EIA and NEC standards.
- Install terminate test and certify Cat6 Cat6A Cat8 and fiber optic cabling systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints riser diagrams and construction drawings.
- Perform OTDR Fluke/DSX and fiber certification testing.
- Install cable pathways racks trays conduit J-hooks patch panels and fiber enclosures.
- Train and mentor technicians while maintaining a safe and productive job site.
- Coordinate with project managers contractors and other trades.
- Maintain project documentation labeling as-builts and material inventories.
- Identify and communicate field issues scope changes and project risks.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
- Conduct site surveys and provide project updates and technical guidance.
- Support project estimating by evaluating labor materials and project scope.
- Assist with developing and reviewing quotes to ensure accuracy and profitability.
- BICSI Installer 2 Copper (required)
- BICSI Installer 2 Fiber Optic (required)
- Actively pursuing or willing to pursue BICSI RCDD certification
- 7 years of structured cabling experience including 5 years in a lead or supervisory role
- Expert knowledge of copper and fiber installation termination testing and certification
- Experience with Fluke DSX OptiFiber Pro or similar testing equipment
- Strong understanding of TIA-568 TIA-569 TIA-606 and NEC standards
- Experience leading crews of 310 technicians
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to review project scopes construction documents and RFPs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook Teams)
- Valid drivers license and ability to pass background checks for government site access
- BICSI RCDD certification
- Experience with government healthcare or DoD projects
- Structured cabling estimating and quoting experience
- Familiarity with distributor/vendor pricing platforms
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- OSP fiber installation experience
- Knowledge of DAS systems and low-voltage infrastructure
- Experience using AutoCAD or Bluebeam
If you are interested in learning more about this role please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
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Required Experience:
Manager
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