Low-Voltage Superintendent - Louisville

Amteck•Louisville, KY

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Amteck, a nationally recognized Top 50 Electrical Design-Build Contractor, is redefining excellence in electrical construction. With decades of experience and a reputation built on a people-first culture, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Amteck is at the forefront of the industry. We are seeking a Superintendent to drive excellence in our cutting-edge Technologies division. From structured cabling to integrated security and AV systems, you'll lead teams that power the backbone of intelligent buildings nationwide. This position will be based out of our Louisville, KY office. Technologies Superintendents perform skilled work while supervising project execution and providing guidance to all personnel on an assigned project. They typically report to a Technologies Project Manager and at times Regional, Divisional, and Department leaders. The Tech Superintendent position requires broad field experience and knowledge, along with leadership and administrative skills. The ideal candidate can handle multiple challenging tasks, prioritizing client satisfaction, team safety, budget consciousness, and striving for excellence, while also teaching these qualities to their teams.

Requirements

5-6 years of verified experience minimum with low voltage systems and cabling
Some proven experience supervising or training others on this type of work
Has or can obtain an OSHA 30
Understanding of budgets, labor hours, material and committed costs and how that applies to a job site
Demonstrates aptitude to plan project workflow with understanding basis of design and task efficiency
Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following systems: Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security, Cameras (CCTV), and Paging
Able to install cable and/or wires into Access Control/Security panels and modules
Demonstrated experience installing devices for one or more of the following systems: Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security, Access Points (Wi-Fi), Cameras (CCTV), and Paging
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and identifying faults for one or more of the following systems: Copper, Fiber, AV, Cameras, and Access Control/Security Systems
Understands POE requirements for Cameras (CCTV)
Has or is able to obtain relevant manufacturer certifications
Experience with build out of MDF, IDF, Enclosures, Ladder Tray, Basket, and installing 2-4 post racks
Experience with punch down, routing, labeling, and dressing all cabling coming into Rack or Enclosure correctly and accurately
Experience with installing Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and equipment into Rack or Enclosure
Cross Connect or Patch-In Copper, and Fiber systems
Understands and can identify differences in Multi-Mode and Single-Mode fiber; able to terminate and splice fiber
Ability to terminate data jacks and mod plugs; and properly feed cable, fiber and/or wires
Demonstrated ability to use, operate and maintain test equipment, and interpret copper and fiber test results
Able to use fluke testing software, COINS, Box, PlanGrid, and related software programs to perform job responsibilities
Can maintain clear and detailed records as needed
Understands firestopping, riser and plenum spaces, and specs needed for each
Knowledge of BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for Low Voltage installations
Must be able to read a measuring tape to 1/16 of an inch
Providing personal hand tools needed to perform routine work within 30 days of employment, as per Amteck’s tool list
Demonstrates a basic understanding of customer relationships and the concept of customer satisfaction, with an aptitude for growing that skill
Able to use hand and power tools
Able to read blueprints, schematics, drawing details, wire maps, and other drawings, including reading and understanding specifications of IDF and data closet enclosures
Meet all physical requirements of the position
Able to travel to meet customer objectives when needed
Possesses Amteck’s Core Values and demonstrates The Amteck Way in daily work activities, behavior and decision making, including maintaining a strong attendance and arriving on time every day ready to begin work at starting time

Responsibilities

Leads teams up to 10 team members and works hands-on to install, repair, terminate, certify and troubleshoot devices and cabling of low voltage systems
Responsible for working with Project Manager to establish and follow a budget, manage labor hours, committed costs and material costs
Communicates with Project Manager regarding completed tasks, potential issues, and manpower requirements in advance
Prepares progress reports, and works with Project Manager to prepare monthly projections that are critical in accurately reflecting cash flow and profits
Ensures work is carried out safely and to industry standards; ensures standards for safe working conditions are observed
Keeps employees aware of all important changes regarding safety policies, industry standards, and general work procedures to ensure work is consistently carried out safely, within all legal parameters and with high quality
Demonstrates advanced leadership, communication, and decision-making skills with a desire to continue growing those skills
Install, repair, terminate, certify, and label cabling for one or more of the following systems: Infrastructure (ITS), Access Control/Security Cameras (CCTV), Paging systems
Installs cables and/or wires into Access Control/Security panels and modules
Install Devices for one or more of the following systems: Access Control/Security Cameras (CCTV), Access Points (Wi-Fi), Paging systems
Understand and adhere to POE requirements for Cameras (CCTV)
Responsible for managing and completing service calls that involve troubleshooting and identifying faults with one or more of the following systems: Copper (Analog systems), Fiber, Audio/Visual (AV), Cameras (CCTV)
Obtain and change IP information on cameras as needed
Maintains task and punch lists for projects and oversees their completion
Responsible for correctly and accurately completing closeout documentation including As-Builts, test results and Customer System Training
Maintains Drawings and labeling of drawings for use of close out documents
Maintains and plans inventory and materials for use on next day tasks, as well as weekly and two-week lookaheads; Responsible for auditing material for weekly and monthly look-ahead work
Collaborate with Tech Project Manager to evaluate with field personnel working under their supervision, as needed
Responsible for planning daily, weekly, and two-week look ahead tasks, including the continual pre-planning needed to achieve specified tasks and timelines
Work independently with minimal instruction or supervision to build out of MDF, IDF, Enclosures, Ladder Tray, Basket, and install 2-4 post racks
Responsible for punch down, routing, labelling, and dressing all cabling coming into Rack or Enclosure correctly and accurately
Able to install one or more of the following without supervision: Head-end equipment, Switches, Horizontal Management, Vertical Management, Uninterruptible Power Supply(UPS) system, Patch cables
Cross Connect or Patch-in Copper, and/or Fiber systems as designed; terminates and splices fiber
Identifies differences in Multi-Mode and Single-Mode fiber
Uses certifiers and interprets copper and fiber test results
Actively participates in leadership training when given the opportunity
Identifies any delays or obstacles of assigned task or service and communicates with immediate supervisor
Work independently to determine and install pathways
Understand and adhere to BICSI, ANSI, TIA standards and NEC codes for Low Voltage Installations
Terminate data jacks and mod plugs
Understand specifications of IDF and data closet enclosures and assists with installation and repair of those enclosures
Correctly and safety feed cable, wire and/or wires during installation
Responsible for safely using, maintaining, and interpretation of results for all test equipment under their direction; uploads test results to the proper location
Prints labels in adherence with job specs
Keeps detailed records of device and cabling locations
Understands firestopping, riser, and plenum environments
Make skillful, controlled manipulations of small objects such as small electronic parts
Perform skilled work while overcoming common environmental challenges such as working in cramped areas, overhead, at heights, and in a variety of weather conditions
Work to learn job-related material through peers, supervisors, and company training