Fiber Optics Relocation Assistance Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

POSITION SUMMARY

McCarthy’s Mission Critical Business Unit is currently seeking a skilled Low Voltage Superintendent to lead the effort in coordinating controls, security, fire alarm, communications, and fiber-optic systems.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing low-voltage scopes of work and success working with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and the rest of the project team to ensure successful completion of these systems. 

This is a full-time, site-based position that may require extensive travel to locations that span the continental U.S. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and lead low-voltage subcontractors throughout the duration of the project, including controls, security, fire alarm, communications, and fiber-optic scopes.
• Assist in developing detailed CPM schedules for low-voltage installation, testing, programming, integrated systems testing, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate activities, schedule, material procurement, project logistics, temporary facility plans, and system access requirements with the General Building Superintendent, Project Manager, field staff, design team, vendors, and commissioning agents.
• Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, and system narratives for low-voltage systems and make improvement suggestions as needed.
• Supervise the review and coordination of submittals, shop drawings, product data, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, network architecture, sequences of operation, and test plans.
• Coordinate installation and integration of building automation and controls, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, structured cabling, communications, and fiber-optic systems.
• Review and approve materials and equipment for low-voltage systems and monitor installation, startup, programming, testing, and commissioning, resolving conflicts before work begins.
• Coordinate pathway, sleeves, penetrations, cable tray, grounding and bonding, labeling, rack and cabinet layouts, equipment rooms, and interface points with electrical, mechanical, architectural, IT, and other trades.
• Understand and assist with pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, network testing, fiber testing, fire alarm testing, and final commissioning activities.
• Track installation progress, inspections, testing results, deficiencies, and punch-list completion; support turnover of operation and maintenance manuals, as-built documentation, test reports, training materials, and system credentials.
• Prepare reports and communicate progress, risks, schedule impacts, and outstanding decisions to Project Managers and Project Directors, and to project owners during weekly meetings.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor Low Voltage Project Engineers and field personnel.
• Promote a safe, organized, and quality-focused jobsite while ensuring low-voltage work is installed in accordance with contract requirements, applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, and project standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a field leadership position for a General Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Low Voltage Contractor, Systems Integrator, or related specialty contractor.
• 4+ years’ experience in the capacity of a Superintendent specifically overseeing low-voltage, controls, security, fire alarm, communications, structured cabling, or fiber-optic systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Proven track record as a Superintendent on hyperscale, large commercial, Mission Critical or Data Center, Critical Facilities, healthcare, industrial, or other technology-intensive projects.
• Thorough knowledge of low-voltage systems, including building automation and controls, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, structured cabling, communications, copper cabling, and fiber optics.
• Working knowledge of system integration, network infrastructure, testing and commissioning, sequences of operation, and coordination between low-voltage systems and mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems.
• General understanding of applicable building, electrical, fire and life-safety, communications, National Electrical Code, and other regulations as they relate to project construction.
• Experience dealing with low-voltage subcontracts, systems integrators, specialty vendors, manufacturers, testing agencies, commissioning agents, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, submittals, RFIs, change management, quality control, safety, and project closeout.
• Excellent communication, coordination, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be geographically mobile, able to relocate and/or travel

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.