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Project Foreman and Estimator at Harbor IT in Concord, CA
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Job Description
Harbor IT is a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) specializing in delivering cutting edge Cybersecurity, IT, and Cloud Services to a diverse portfolio of clients. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Harbor IT is backed by investment firm Worklyn Partners since 2022 and has built a national platform through acquisition and rapid organic growth. Our mission is to manage our clients’ technology and mitigate their cyber risks, so that they don’t have to.
Position Overview:
Are you a licensed or license-eligible trades professional who enjoys working with your hands, leading field deployments, and helping a growing company expand its infrastructure capabilities? Do you want to play a pivotal role as the licensed qualifier who enables an entire company to take on cabling, fiber, and electrical low-voltage work? If so, this might be the right position for you!
We are seeking a Project Foreman and Estimator to serve as Harbor IT's (and its subsidiaries', including NetXperts') Responsible Managing Employee (RME) for both the C-10 (Electrical) and C-7 (Low Voltage Systems) contractor licenses with the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). In addition to holding and maintaining these qualifications, you will be a hands-on contributor in the field, helping assess and quote cabling and fiber jobs, deploying infrastructure, performing Level 1 IT and network tasks, and helping identify new business through RFP and open bid scanning.
This is a unique hybrid role that blends licensing/compliance responsibility with hands-on field execution. The ideal candidate carries active C-10 and/or C-7 credentials (or clearly qualifies for them), has documented journey-level or supervisory experience in low-voltage and/or electrical work, and is willing to serve as the company's qualifier and take the CSLB trade exam if required.
Key Responsibilities:
Licensing & Qualifier (RME) Responsibilities:
Serve as Harbor IT's Responsible Managing Employee (RME) / qualifier for both the C-10 (Electrical) and C-7 (Low Voltage Systems) contractor licenses with the CSLB.
Maintain active, in-good-standing qualifications and complete the CSLB trade exam(s) if required to qualify the company.
Provide the documented journey-level or supervisory experience needed to support the license application(s), including references from prior employers, contractors, and project records.
Ensure field work performed under the C-10 and C-7 licenses complies with applicable codes, standards, permitting, and CSLB requirements.
Provide technical oversight and guidance to ensure work quality meets licensing and safety standards.
Licensing & Qualifier (RME) Responsibilities:
Assess and scope structured cabling and fiber optic jobs, including site walks and requirements gathering.
Help prepare accurate quotes, estimates, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for cabling and fiber projects.
Partner with Sales and Solutions teams to validate labor, materials, and timelines for low-voltage scopes of work.
Field Deployment & Installation:
Deploy and install structured cabling, fiber optic runs, patch panels, racks, and related low-voltage infrastructure.
Perform terminations, testing, labeling, and certification of copper and fiber cabling to industry standards.
Execute installations at customer sites, including enterprise campuses, airports, and critical infrastructure environments.
Level 1 IT & Network Tasks:
Perform Level 1 IT deployment tasks, including racking and stacking equipment, staging hardware, and wireless access point (AP) deployment.
Provide Level 1 network troubleshooting, including physical layer checks, connectivity verification, and basic device configuration under guidance.
Support broader project teams with hands-on field execution as needed.
Business Development Support:
Scan for RFPs, RFQs, and open bids relevant to cabling, fiber, low-voltage, and electrical scopes of work.
Flag qualifying opportunities to leadership and support the response process with technical scoping input.
Documentation & Collaboration:
Maintain accurate field documentation, as-built drawings, test results, and project records.
Track time and provide status updates through ConnectWise or equivalent tools.
Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Sales to ensure smooth delivery and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications:
Profile A: Fully License-Qualified
Qualifies for both a C-10 (Electrical) and a C-7 (Low Voltage Systems) license.
Has verifiable experience supporting the qualification requirements for both C-7 and C-10.
Is willing to become Harbor IT's qualifier (RME) for both C-10 and C-7.
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Profile B: Active License + Documented Experience
Holds an active C-10 or C-7 license, and also has 4+ years of journey-level or supervisory experience in low-voltage and/or electrical work.
Can document experience through prior employers, contractors, project records, and references.
Is willing to become Harbor IT's qualifier (RME) for both C-10 and C-7.
Is willing to take the CSLB trade exam if required.
Technical & Field Skills (Both Profiles):
Hands-on experience with structured cabling and fiber optic installation, termination, testing, and certification.
Familiarity with low-voltage systems, pathways, cable management, racks, and enclosures.
Ability to read and interpret site drawings, floor plans, and cabling schedules.
Working knowledge of industry standards (e.g., BICSI, TIA/EIA, NEC as applicable to low-voltage and electrical work).
Basic IT/network familiarity, including racking and stacking, staging, wireless AP deployment, and Level 1 troubleshooting.
Customer Service & Communication Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional, customer-first demeanor.
Ability to represent Harbor IT credibly at customer sites and in the field.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across Sales, Engineering, and Project Management.
Additional Skills:
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites (including airports and enterprise campuses).
Ability to lift, pull cable, use ladders/lifts, and perform physical field work in line with job requirements.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for scheduled installations and cutovers.
Attention to detail, safety-conscious mindset, and commitment to quality workmanship.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid time off
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative and supportive team environment