How You’ll Contribute:
The Installation Superintendent is responsible for performing a wide variety of installation duties on technology projects for our clients. This position is the key field position for on-site direction of work and the actual work that gets done in our clients’ buildings. The Installation Superintendent needs to coordinate closely with project management, building contractors and others to manage all on-site installation activity. This position is a combination of Senior Install Tech and On-site Project Manager focused on the installation activity on the job site. This position does not directly manage personnel, (direct reports) but does manage the installation projects and ensures the installation occurs on time with no interruptions. This position is key in working with project managers and installation staff to resolve roadblocks for successful completion. This position is also responsible for ensuring the highest quality of installation work. Although this position can do some actual install work it is mostly focused on the site management functions listed.

What You’ll Do:

Possesses all skills from Senior Install Tech position to drive successful completion, quality control and achieve goals.
Oversee all on-site activity on the active project job site and address any issues necessary to achieve quality and timeline standards.
Leads and delegates tasks to multiple install crews, subcontractors and union trades. Will be required to regularly lead a team on large projects.
Oversee all field operations and report progress, status and issues to project manager.
Supervises the physical installation of a wide variety of technology into a wide variety of locations.
Maintains all quality control on jobsite, checking all work from employees, subcontractors and union trades. Managing any discrepancies in our standards.
Able to read and understand functional design drawings as well as cable riser diagrams.
Provide a consistent level of technical performance as well as flexibility in work schedule. This position requires periodic overtime, weekends and may require regular overtime for extended periods to meet deadlines
Able to complete assignments in accordance with or better than established task durations as well as estimate task durations to meet assigned deadlines. Provides daily feedback to Project Manager.
Able to build and wire custom panels from engineering drawings.
Advanced Fiber optic cable handling, installation termination and testing.
Provide training and assistance to on-site install techs.
Maintain an organized work environment specifically orderliness and cleanliness of the shop and jobsites.
Responsible for tracking and maintaining toolkits, job material boxes, company vehicles and installation materials inventories. Keeping things clean, orderly and well documented.
Responsible for tracking and maintaining their personal licenses, certifications and qualifications. (some states have specific requirement in this area)
Maintain daily record of time worked on specific projects for timesheet entry. Checking time records for all on-site labor. Maintain an activity log and a personnel log for understanding peoples skills and reporting on recommended improvements.

Complexity:
This level of technician will be responsible for performing tasks on clients’ job sites with no supervision. This position is responsible for coordination with clients, contractors and subcontractors. This position will be the key and only field superintendent in many situations and will be responsible for delegating work, monitoring others work and communicating with key stakeholders on behalf of the PM. Requires maintaining quality control on all field work. This position requires the highest level of technical and people skills along with great communication skills.

Decision Making Authority:
This position is often alone on the job sites and requires making good judgement about decisions that need to be made. In general the project manager and a site supervisor are available to answer questions but this position is very independent and will be looked upon to make many onsite decisions on behalf of the PM. This position requires good diplomacy in working with our clients and other key stakeholders on the job sites.

Physical Working Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. The employee may be exposed to construction site conditions on a regular basis. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 60% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The employee must have the ability to occasionally climb ladders, use stairs and lift and/or move materials up to 40 pounds in construction areas. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision. When not on construction sites, the employee will experience normal office conditions and be required to use office equipment such as computers, peripherals, etc.

Travel:
Frequent travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. This role will require Travel throughout the Continental United States up to 50% of the time.

What You’ll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

High school or GED equivalent
OSHA 30 Certificate required
Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

Five or more years as an installation technician or related industry experience
Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipment
Knowledgeable of low voltage electrical concepts
Possess advanced AV installation skills
Experienced in the installation & commissioning of Samsung video walls
Good verbal communication skills and good customer service skills.
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
Must have a valid drivers license and adhere to our insurance requirements

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

Associates/bachelor’s degree preferred
AVIXA CTS Certification is highly desired
AVIXA CTS-I Certification is encouraged

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AV Installation Superintendent