Traveling Superintendent - Low Voltage/Building Technology

Description

• Manages timecard approval process to ensure reporting of accurate hours and proper cost codes.
• Identifies, understands and actively manages project risks for their scopes of work.
• Coordinates technology related design and construction efforts that meet the constructability, quality, financial and technical standards.
• May be responsible for tracking and monitoring project budget and costs by using the project management system’s cost reports and data from the project manager.
• Communicates key project information to owners, design team, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
• Engages trade partners as needed to execute scopes of work.
• Coordinates with all trades to ensure the low voltage technology systems conduit, pathway, and back-box infrastructure are installed as required, prior to cabling and device installation.
• Partners with leadership to establish local workforce for their assigned project.
• Participates with field operations leadership and project team to put together a project pre plan; implements, monitors, and adjusts as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff and needed.
• Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.
• Responsible for all client and project team communication and issue escalation as it relates to low voltage scopes of work.
• Assumes responsibility for management, scheduling, production, quality and safety on their project or their portion of the project.
• Participates in the new project pursuit process.
• Partners with project management to identify schedule and costs associated with project changes.
• Manages fairly complex projects from start to finish.
• Assists in the selection of the formwork, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the low voltage technology systems installation and implementation.
• Participates in the negotiation process with the owner and architect to gain agreement for project changes.
• Manages and oversees company staff, low voltage technology subcontractors, suppliers and programs such as Safety, Quality and EEO for a small project or a major portion of a larger project.
• Configures/programs Project to Project Software needed for testing and troubleshooting as needed.
• Manages material and equipment needs for the project.
• Participates with project team in project pursuits.
• Coordinates and manages the care, custody, and control of their assigned low voltage scope of work.
• Develops work plans for low voltage technology subcontractors and self-performed work.
• Updates drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks.
• Participates with the project team in preparation and presentation for all project review meetings, including the monthly review process.
• Ensures quality compliance through use of specifications, setting quality standards, in–house QA/QC and outside resources.
• Approves and/or records unit cost information for weekly reports and completes daily reports, logs, and tracking reports.
• Creates, manages, changes, and implements the project’s schedule as needed, in conjunction with the Aptitude Project Manager.
• Evaluates progress on self-perform work and makes adjustments as needed.
• Supports the project closeouts by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating activities with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.

Requirements

• Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• This position requires candidates to be open to 100% travel. Project assignment/location may not be reflected in this posting. Candidates will be eligible to receive travel incentives.**
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Thorough understanding of low voltage technology systems, including but not limited to structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, fire alarm, audio-visual, building automation, nurse call, infant security, RTLS, phone systems, and network electronics
• Proficiency in required JE Dunn construction technology
• 3+ years field supervision experience (Required)
• Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
• 5+ years construction experience (Required)
• 5+ years experience managing projects (Preferred)
• Utilizes awareness, experience and knowledge to identify problems and recommends solutions for review and implementation by the team.
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Knowledge of Div 8/23/25/27/28 low voltage systems – Intermediate
• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Ability to understand document changes and impact to the project schedule
• 5+ years experience in Division 8/23/25/27/28 related systems (Required)
• Ability to conduct effective presentations
• Applies knowledge of all Low Voltage Systems Connections to day to day project deliverables.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity
• Understands and applies the terms and conditions of the owner and subcontractor contracts for the project.
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling
• Basic understanding of blueprint drawings
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific trades and low voltage scopes of work – Intermediate
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships
• Thorough understanding and ability to work across multiple vertical markets
• Ability to configure and program project to project software needed for testing and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Extensive knowledge of all Low Voltage Systems Connections

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance