Robert Coles
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Experienced low voltage / Electrican offering over 10+ years of solid skills in the construction industry and resilience to handle challenges of running crews and completing tasks in a timely manor. I bring a detail-oriented work ethic and clear mind with sound judgment, great multitasking abilities. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time tasks. Currently I'm in possession of my Osha 10/30. I'm Eager and willing to learn. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Low Voltage Foreman
DPR Construction
Ashland Va
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised installation of low voltage systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated project schedules and resources, optimizing workflow efficiency across multiple teams.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians, enhancing skill development and team performance.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on installations, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop strategies that improved operational effectiveness and reduced delays.
- Managed equipment procurement processes, ensuring timely delivery of necessary tools for project execution.
- Streamlined communication between subcontractors and internal teams to enhance collaboration on complex projects.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing and resolving client concerns, ensuring long-term satisfaction with completed projects.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues swiftly, minimizing downtime and delays in project progress.
Lead Low Voltage Technician
IES Communications
Sandston, US
01.2020 - 07.2025
- 5 years of Low voltage experience leading large teams.
- lead technician at IES running crews on the buildout infrastructure team, installing network racks, server racks, basket tray, and fiber tray.
- Lead over structured cabling teams, pulling testing and troubleshooting copper and fiber.
- I have experience on every level, from building the infrastructure for our cabling to running the fiber and copper for our systems, to device installation for the fiber and copper runs.
- I have the experience of testing our fiber and copper to ensure proper communication function from room to room and building to building.
- I spent 2 years in Boydton Va, on the Microsoft sites there as a member of the security team. My daily tasks consisted of installing, and maintaining surveillance access control systems such as biometric scanners, sounders, door contacts, cameras and keycard readers to ensure facility and personnel safety.
Electrician and Heavy Equipment Operator
Wood Construction
Enfield, US
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for running a crew of 15+ associates and solar installation oversight with attention to detail.
- Run and bend conduit (PVC), measure and pull wires, and make terminations.
- Installed cable pathways. (cab system)
- Operate various pieces of heavy equipment for excavation.
Environmental Protection Specialist
Mortenson Construction
Blackstone, US
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Ensure that construction projects comply with environmental regulations and targets.
- We would strategically plan ways to keep air pollution or water and soil contamination to a minimum, reduce material waste and ensure that any necessary waste is disposed of in the correct manner.
Mechanical Laborer
Amec Foster Wheeler
Powhatan, US
01.2015 - 12.2016
- I was a member of the mechanical team, where we took the lead in installing all the necessary mechanical components required for a solar project to be up and operational.
- Once the mechanical scope of work is completed, I transferred over to electrical team where I learned how to pull cable and terminate feeders into the inverters at the pcs skids.
Education
High school diploma - Nursing
Powhatan High School
Powhatan, VA01.2013
Skills
- Low voltage / Security
- Electrician
- Machine Operator
- OSHA 10/30
- Organizational skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Environmental remediation
- Structured cabling
- Network troubleshooting
- Fiber installation
- Fiber splicing
- Access control systems
- Building infrastructure
- Crew leadership
- Problem solving
- Safety protocols
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Circuit testing
- Control panel wiring
- Low voltage wiring
- Security system installation
- Wire pulling
- Security system maintenance
- Telecommunications infrastructure
- Fiber optic installation
- Cable testing
- 6 years experience of building data centers
Certification
- OSHA 30, Present
- Certified Forklift Operator OSHA 10, 10/19 to Present
- Haul truck, 05/18 to 02/20
Timeline
Low Voltage Foreman
DPR Construction
08.2025 - Current
Lead Low Voltage Technician
IES Communications
01.2020 - 07.2025
Electrician and Heavy Equipment Operator
Wood Construction
10.2018 - 01.2020
Environmental Protection Specialist
Mortenson Construction
02.2017 - 05.2018
Mechanical Laborer
Amec Foster Wheeler
01.2015 - 12.2016
High school diploma - Nursing
Powhatan High School