Senior Installation Superintendent – Electronic Security

Diversified•Boydton, VA

About The Position

The Senior Installation Superintendent – Electronic Security performs a wide variety of installation duties on client technology projects and serves as a key field position responsible for much of the work completed in client buildings. The role provides an onsite point of contact across multiple disciplines throughout the project lifecycle and coordinates with project management, field superintendents, technicians, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. The Superintendent interprets project drawing packages and oversees system installation, including rack and enclosure build-outs, panel terminations, device installation, testing, and troubleshooting. This role handles complex system designs, mentors 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 role manages schedules, staffing, materials, inventory, quality control, site readiness, documentation, and communications across potentially multiple sites. It requires independent onsite judgment, diplomacy with clients and other stakeholders, and attention to construction-site safety. Frequent travel by car and occasional air travel are required; local job-site travel typically accounts for 70–90% of the role, with remote travel sometimes reaching 30%.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience, including the administrative capabilities needed to manage day-to-day project requirements.
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, JHAs, THAs, RHAs, RFIs, and redlines.
Ability to review and understand matrices, drawings, BOM lists, and SRDs.
Ability to understand access-control and CCTV systems; install ACS-, CCTV-, and intercom-related equipment; troubleshoot installation problems; install devices; and wire head-end panels.
Ability to maintain project schedules and follow DIV28 quality-control specifications.
Clean driving record and ability to operate a vehicle; a valid driver’s license in the employee’s state of residence is required.
Clean criminal record and eligibility to hold a security clearance or registration for the local jurisdiction, such as DCJS or TS Clearance.
Active passport, ability to obtain an active passport, or ability to obtain one and travel regularly.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, stand and sit, use ladders, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to travel frequently by car and occasionally by airplane, including regular remote travel.
High school diploma or GED.

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 to devices such as access controllers, IP cameras, intercoms, and switches.
Experience with PC administrator-level changes for connecting to IP cameras and with camera aiming and adjustment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the onsite point of contact for clients.
Track hours for subcontractors and internal crews.
Coordinate multiple installation superintendents on large projects.
Lead long-duration, large, complex projects involving multiple subsystems or divisions, including ESS.
Review the bill of materials at the beginning of each job, identify required or unneeded materials, and communicate findings to the Project Manager and Design Engineering team.
Keep projects within the assigned time frame and communicate schedule risks to the Regional Supervisor, Project Manager, or Program Manager.
Own job schedules and hold technicians and lead technicians accountable for completing work within the assigned time frame.
Maintain project schedules and follow DIV28 specifications for quality control.
Communicate weekly with the Regional Supervisor and maintain OneNote records of expected milestones, completed work, project issues, problems, site readiness, inventory, redlines, and RFIs.
Communicate requests for assistance or guidance about labor or technical issues.
Identify potential problems in drawings or matrices and promptly notify the Project Manager or Design Engineer.
Prioritize work and manage multiple sites.
Maintain ongoing communication with staff and subcontractors at job sites.
Delegate work to technicians, lead technicians, and subcontractors across assigned sites.
Maintain an up-to-date, accessible online inventory record using OneNote.
Promptly report missing or defective equipment to the Regional Supervisor or Project Manager.
Contribute to a positive team environment by sharing knowledge and developing skills and proficiency.
Track onsite safety and toolbox talks, and serve as an escalation point for installation superintendents on assigned jobs.
Wear appropriate PPE, ensure hazards are addressed promptly, and comply with applicable job-site safety regulations.
Make onsite decisions on behalf of the Project Manager and work diplomatically with clients and other job-site stakeholders.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options.
Company contributions to HSA and HRA plans.
Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Three weeks of paid time off, plus company holidays and floating holidays.
401(k) with company match.
Paid maternity leave.
Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, pet insurance, homeowners and auto insurance, supplemental life and AD&D coverage, and legal services.
Commuter benefits.
Relocation assistance.