AV Installation Superintendent

Diversified • Kenilworth, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
Covers the territory of NY and NJ

Requirements

• High school or equivalent experience
• 5+ years as an installation technician or related industry experience
• Must have a valid driver’s license and adhere to our insurance requirements
• Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipment
• Knowledgeable of low voltage electrical concepts
• Possess advanced AV installation skills
• Good verbal communication skills and good customer service skills
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems

Nice To Haves

• AVIXA CTS Certification is preferred
• AVIXA CTS-I Certification is highly encouraged
• OSHA 30 & SST Certificate required.
• NYC OSHA30 preferred
• Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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 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
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining toolkits, job material boxes, company vehicles and materials inventories. Keep 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. Maintain an activity log and a personnel log for skills to report on recommended improvements.
• Maintain and wear appropriate PPE as the job and tasks require it.
• Ensure hazards are addressed and rectified in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• Commuter Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees