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About this Traveling Low Voltage Foreman - Temple TX role at Essel

Essel · Onsite · Temple, Texas, United States

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Low Voltage Foreman with a strong background in Emergency Public Address (PA) systems and Edwards Fire Alarm Systems to lead field installation teams on commercial construction projects throughout the United States.

This is a hands-on, working foreman position responsible for overseeing daily field operations, leading installation crews, coordinating project activities, and ensuring all work meets quality, safety, and project specifications.

This is a traveling position with assignments at multiple project locations. Current project locations include: Tomah, WI; Temple, TX; Bedford, PA.

Projects are expected to run approximately 90 days at each location, with the opportunity to move on to the next project upon completion.

Travel Benefits:

Company-provided lodging while working out of town.

Daily per diem provided to help cover meals and incidental expenses.

Opportunity to work on multiple commercial construction projects in different locations.

Consistent full-time work with opportunities to grow alongside an experienced team.

If you enjoy leading crews, working in the field, and taking ownership of projects from installation through completion, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the installation, testing, and commissioning of low voltage Emergency PA systems and Edwards Fire Alarm Systems.

Oversee daily field operations, including scheduling, assigning tasks, and monitoring crew productivity.

Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and electrical schematics.

Ensure installations are completed accurately, efficiently, and according to project specifications.

Maintain compliance with OSHA standards, construction safety regulations, and company safety policies.

Coordinate with project managers, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors to maintain project schedules.

Perform quality control inspections and troubleshoot system issues as needed.

Utilize electrical testing equipment, including ohmmeters, to diagnose and resolve technical issues.

Provide guidance, training, and leadership to field technicians and installation crews.

Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate progress, challenges, and material needs to management.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Low Voltage Foreman, Lead Technician, or similar supervisory role.

Strong working knowledge of Emergency Public Address systems.

Experience with Edwards Fire Alarm Systems is highly preferred.

Experience installing, testing, and troubleshooting low voltage systems.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and electrical schematics.

Strong leadership and crew management skills.

Knowledge of OSHA standards and construction site safety requirements.

Familiarity with electrical testing equipment and troubleshooting procedures.

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Willingness and ability to travel to multiple project locations as assignments change.

Benefits

Hourly Pay: $37-$40

Company-provided lodging and daily per diem while traveling.

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How this Foreman salary compares

This role pays $80,080/yr — in line with the typical range for Foreman roles.

$40,976 median $70,720 $111,280

Typical range $52,801–$84,315/yr, from 270 comparable Foreman listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Foreman salary insights →

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