Construction Superintendent - Low Voltage Technology - Bethesda, MD

Construction Superintendent - Low Voltage Technology - Bethesda, MD

Attention Military Affiliated Job Seekers: Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

We are looking for an experienced Low Voltage Construction Superintendent (CS) to join our team. The CS will ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to our quality standards. Key responsibilities include safety compliance, supervising craft workers, coordinating subcontractors, scheduling, handling materials, daily reporting, quality control, and training.

Candidates should have 3 to 7 years of experience in low-voltage systems, including managing installations of communications systems, outside/inside plant cabling, and structured cabling systems. Preferred credentials include PMP or BICSI - RTPM, with additional desirable certifications like BICSI Certified Cable Installer and RCDD. Experience in security systems, audio-visual systems, and communication systems integration is required.

Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of construction excellence and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. Your skills and passion for low-voltage systems will help us build a brighter future.

Position Description: The Construction Superintendent (CS) is responsible for the safe completion of his/her projects within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards, and to the customer's satisfaction. Responsibilities are typically safety compliance, craft supervision and production, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, material handling, daily reports, quality control, and craft training. The CS's duties will vary as required to support the project team.

Essential Duties: The following is a list of the primary tasks of the Construction Superintendent, some of which may be delegated to jobsite personnel, but which require his or her close supervision:

• Safety - The primary responsibility for job safety rests with the Superintendent. Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution; promote accountability among staff members and subcontractors as it relates to the project safety policies; and enforce these policies by actively participating in all safety-related functions.
• Quality The Superintendent is responsible for all quality control on the project, both Company and subcontractors. Any repetitive quality problems with a subcontractor or vendor should be called to upper management's attention.
• Job Planning - Development and implementation of the pre-job plan. Make course corrections to the plan as required. Create material handling and site utilization plans.
• Scheduling - Participate in the project scheduling to the extent necessary to ensure that it is "their schedule" and that it complies with the job planning.
• Mobilization - Complete specific tasks as assigned in pre-job planning sessions. Coordinate and supervise all Company work forces on the project including employment of laborers and craft persons. The Superintendent has the authority to hire and fire all hourly paid personnel under his or her direct supervision. This also includes the indoctrination of Foreman and holding them accountable. Develop Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Engineers, Foremen and craft persons. Personnel evaluation, development, and retention. The Superintendent will be consulted in the assignment of salaried staff. They are responsible for defining what is expected of (goal setting), providing feedback to, and evaluating salaried personnel under his or her direction. They are to recommend promotion, transfers, or termination according to the project's needs and personnel evaluations.
• Coordinate and schedule all subcontractors Hold weekly scheduling meetings with all subcontractors' Foremen. Develop forms detailing and special construction methods for job efficiency. Maintain accurate time keeping and cost records. Study labor recaps and cost controls carefully to determine areas needing special attention and initiate changes and procedures to bring costs back into budget. Expedite vendors and subcontractors on a daily and weekly basis.
• Material Receiving - Be sure that material received is properly inspected for quantity and quality, and that the receiving tickets are properly signed and coded and submitted. Equipment - Equipment needs should be reviewed with their supervisor. Owner Relations Participate in the Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings. Along with the Project Manager, ensure Owner and Owner's Representatives are aware of changes to schedule, potential conflicts, etc. Be sensitive to special requirements of the customer or neighbors to ensure satisfactory relations. Maintain Project Logs.

Physical Work Classification & Demands: Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and field activity. Walking - The person in this position needs to frequently move about the jobsite. Sometimes operates a computer or tablet and other office machinery, such as a calculator and phone. The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office and field administration. Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements. Climbing Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights. Balancing Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch. Stooping Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist. Reaching Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction for various lengths of time. Grasping Needs to apply pressure to an object with fingers and palm regularly. Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate. Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures. Frequently exposed to noisy environment and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.