Project Superintendent

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, INC.•Knoxville, TN

50d•Onsite

About The Position

MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent in the Knoxville, TN area to support our fast-growing Security division. MCA seeks team members who share our values: service, growth, teamwork, and safety. As a Military Friendly Employer, we welcome veterans, with over 250 already on board. Join us and become part of the MCA family, where we prioritize both work and enjoyment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Holiday Pay, Education Incentives, and more. As a Project Superintendent, you will oversee the on-site installation and integration of Access Control, Video Surveillance (CCTV), and Intrusion systems for manufacturing customers. This role ensures MCA delivers projects on scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining high quality and safety standards. You will directly manage MCA personnel and/or subcontractors, serve as the on-site liaison for the customer and general contractor, and provide leadership to keep technical execution and documentation aligned with project goals.

Requirements

5+ years of project supervision experience, ideally in the security or technology integration sector.
Working knowledge of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
Prior experience with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ's) and local code compliance.
Hands-on experience with Access Control, CCTV, and Intrusion Systems; experience with Milestone (VMS), Lenel (Access Control), DMP (Intrusion), and Hanwha (CCTV) strongly preferred.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and coordinate cross-functional on-site teams and subcontractors.
Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver multiple projects or project phases on time and within budget.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with customers, contractors, and internal MCA teams.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification.
PSP (Physical Security Professional)
Manufacturer certifications in Milestone, Lenel, DMP, or Hanwha/Wisenet highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Overseeing on-site installation of Access Control, Video Surveillance (CCTV), and Intrusion systems/devices.
Managing on-site quality and ensuring project standards are consistently met.
Serve as a subject matter expert for technical configuration and code compliance.
Assisting in building and maintaining detailed project schedules.
Supervising and coordinating MCA personnel and subcontractors, ensuring teams stay aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
Identifying and escalating project issues promptly to minimize delays.
Securing and tracking change orders as needed.
Assisting with technical installation, programming, and troubleshooting of security systems.
Providing clear and timely status updates to the Project Manager.
Acting as the on-site point of contact with General Contractors, customer representatives, and other vendors/stakeholders.
Managing on-site inventory and ensuring equipment availability.
Acting as a liaison between the Project Manager and technical team.
Reviewing and marking up engineering documents for clarity and accuracy.
Managing the equipment matrix and overseeing commissioning documentation.
Managing equipment matrix and commissioning documents.