Senior Installation Superintendent – Electronic Security

Diversified•Boydton, VA

About The Position

The Senior Installation Superintendent – Electronic Security performs installation work on client technology projects and serves as a key field point of contact throughout the project lifecycle. The role coordinates with project management, field superintendents, and other stakeholders; interprets drawing packages; and oversees system installation, including rack and enclosure build-outs, panel terminations, device installation, testing, and troubleshooting. The Superintendent handles complex system designs, mentors other technicians, and sets a strong example in all aspects of the work. The position is based in Boydton, Virginia, and relocation assistance is available. The Superintendent oversees onsite coordination and project execution, including subcontractor and crew hours, schedules, materials, inventory, quality control, and communication with project and regional management. The role requires independent onsite judgment, diplomacy with clients and stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple sites and teams. Regular travel is required, primarily by car, with occasional air travel. Work takes place in construction environments and, when not onsite, in normal office conditions. Construction-site safety requirements apply, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience, including the administrative capability to manage day-to-day project requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience with Genetec, Avigilon, Lenel, AMAG, S2, Honeywell, Software House, Bosch, and DMP systems.
Knowledge of Teams, Outlook, OneNote, Bluebeam or Adobe Reader, project drawings, programming matrices, SRDs, UILs, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Task Hazard Analyses (THAs), Risk Hazard Analyses (RHAs), RFIs, and redlines.
Ability to review and understand matrices, drawings, BOM lists, and SRDs.
Ability to understand access control and CCTV systems; install access-control, CCTV, and intercom equipment; troubleshoot installation problems; install devices; and wire head-end panels.
Ability to maintain assigned schedules and follow DIV28 quality-control specifications.
Clean driving record and ability to operate a vehicle.
Clean criminal record and eligibility to hold a security clearance or registration for the local jurisdiction, such as DCJS or TS clearance.
Active passport or ability to obtain one, and ability to travel regularly.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, stand, sit, and use ladders.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to comply with job-site safety regulations and use required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree.
Lenel certification.
Knowledge of mechanical retrofitting of door frames and gates for electric locking hardware and peripheral devices.
Knowledge of accessing network interfaces to connect devices such as access controllers, IP cameras, intercoms, and switches.
Experience with PC administrator-level changes to connect to IP cameras and with camera aiming and adjustment.

Responsibilities

Provide a single onsite point of contact for the client.
Track hours for subcontractors and internal crews.
Coordinate multiple installation superintendents on large projects.
Manage long-duration, large, complex projects involving multiple subsystems or divisions.
Review the bill of materials (BOM) at the start of each job, identify required or unnecessary materials, and communicate findings to the Project Manager and Design Engineering team.
Keep projects within the assigned time frame and promptly communicate schedule risks to the Regional Supervisor, Project Manager, or Program Manager.
Own job schedules and hold technicians, lead technicians, and subcontractors accountable for assigned work and timelines.
Maintain project schedules and follow DIV28 specifications for quality control.
Communicate weekly with the Regional Supervisor and maintain OneNote records of weekly milestones, work completed, project issues, potential problems, site readiness, site inventory, redlines, and RFIs.
Request assistance or guidance for labor or technical issues when needed.
Identify problems in drawings or matrices and promptly communicate them to the Project Manager or Design Engineer.
Prioritize work and manage multiple sites at once.
Maintain ongoing communication with staff and subcontractors at job sites.
Delegate work to technicians, lead technicians, and subcontractors, including when working at different locations.
Maintain inventory records online and make them accessible to others; promptly report missing or defective equipment.
Contribute to a positive team environment by sharing knowledge and helping develop others' skills.
Track onsite safety and conduct toolbox talks.
Serve as an escalation point for Installation Superintendents on assigned jobs.
Make onsite decisions on behalf of the Project Manager and exercise sound judgment when working independently.
Maintain and wear appropriate PPE, and ensure hazards are addressed and rectified in a timely manner.