Sports Lighting Construction Foreman

Sports Lighting Construction Foreman – Rare Opportunity

💡 Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is looking for an experienced Sports Lighting Foreman to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to take on high-profile Musco sports lighting projects along the East Coast—from Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC down through Florida.

We want a hands-on leader who can run crews, solve problems in the field, and deliver top-tier sports lighting systems. If you have the skills to build and service Musco systems from the ground up—and the drive to lead a winning crew—this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

Lead and work alongside a crew of journeymen, operators, and helpers.

Plan, schedule, and lay out all phases of sports lighting construction.

Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are on-site and ready ahead of schedule.

Coordinate with general contractors, inspectors, and owners/end-users.

Enforce safety standards, conduct inspections, and investigate incidents.

Troubleshoot motors, controls, circuits, and related equipment.

Review and interpret blueprints, site plans, and specifications.

Supervise field operations—rigging, trenching, pole setting, and high-work installations (30–150 ft).

Manage paperwork, reporting, and cost coding accurately.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years’ experience in sports lighting & electrical construction (Musco experience required).

Journeyman Electrician license and CDL strongly preferred.

Strong crew leadership skills—able to motivate, direct, and hold teams accountable.

Knowledge of NEC, construction standards, and safe work practices.

Tech-savvy enough to handle Microsoft Office, email, and field reporting.

Willingness to travel and stay out of town for projects.

Strong physical capability: lifting up to 80 lbs, climbing poles/ladders, and performing overhead work.

Working Conditions

Outdoor work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).

Work at heights (30–150 ft) using bucket trucks, lifts, scaffolds, or catwalks.

Regular use of ladders, power tools, trenchers, and heavy equipment.

Requires personal tool belt (~30 lbs).

Overtime and travel required based on project demand.

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000 (based on experience & qualifications)

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Prescription drug plan

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Career growth opportunities with a 30+ year industry leader

Why LMI?

For over 30 years, Lighting Maintenance Inc. has been a trusted partner in sports lighting, roadway lighting, and traffic signal projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. We’re growing fast—and we need leaders who want to grow with us.

👉 Ready to step up and light the way? Apply today and lead the next generation of sports lighting projects with LMI.