Sports Lighting Construction Foreman

Sports Lighting Construction Foreman – Rare Opportunity

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. #ZR

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

• 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.