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Installation Superintendent 

What part will you play?
The Installation Superintendent is responsible for performing a wide variety of installation duties 
on technology projects for our clients. This position is the key field position for on-site direction 
of work and the actual work that gets done in our clients’ buildings. The Installation 
Superintendent needs to coordinate closely with project management, building contractors and 
others to manage all on-site installation activity. This position is a combination of Senior Install 
Tech and On-site Project Manager focused on the installation activity on the job site. 
This position does not directly manage personnel, (direct reports) but does manage the 
installation projects and ensures the installation occurs on time with no interruptions. This 
position is key in working with project managers and installation staff to resolve roadblocks for 
successful completion. This position is also responsible for ensuring the highest quality of 
installation work. Although this position can do some actual install work it is mostly focused on 
the site management functions listed. 

What will you be doing?

Possesses all skills from Senior Install Tech position to drive successful completion, 
quality control and achieve goals

Oversee all on-site activity on the active project job site and address any issues 
necessary to achieve quality and timeline standards

Leads and delegates tasks to multiple install crews, subcontractors and union trades. 
Will be required to regularly lead a team on large projects

Oversee all field operations and report progress, status and issues to project manager

Supervises the physical installation of a wide variety of technology into a wide variety of 
locations

Maintains all quality control on jobsite, checking all work from employees, subcontractors 
and union trades. Managing any discrepancies in our standards

Able to read and understand functional design drawings and cable riser diagrams

Provide a consistent level of technical performance as well as flexibility in work 
schedule. This position requires periodic overtime, weekends and may require overtime 
for extended periods to meet deadlines

Able to complete assignments in accordance with or better than established task 
durations as well as estimate task durations to meet assigned deadlines. Provides daily 
feedback to Project Manager

Able to build and wire custom panels from engineering drawings

Advanced Fiber optic cable handling, installation termination and testing

Provide training and assistance to on-site install techs

Responsible for tracking and maintaining toolkits, job material boxes, company vehicles 
and materials inventories. Keep clean, orderly and well documented

Responsible for tracking and maintaining their personal licenses, certifications and 
qualifications. (Some states have specific requirement in this area)

Maintain daily record of time worked on specific projects for timesheet entry. Maintain an 
activity log and a personnel log for skills to report on recommended improvements.

Complexity:
This level of technician will be responsible for performing tasks on clients’ jobsites with no 
supervision. This position is responsible for the coordination with clients, contractors and 
subcontractors. This position will be the key and only field superintendent in many situations 
and will be responsible for delegating work, monitoring others work and communicating with key 
stakeholders on behalf of the PM. Requires maintaining quality control on all field work. This 
position requires the highest level of technical and people skills along with great communication 
skills. 
Decision Making Authority:
This position is often alone on the job sites and requires making good judgement about 
decisions that need to be made. In general, the project manager and a site supervisor are 
available to answer questions, but this position is very independent and will be looked upon to 
make many onsite decisions on behalf of the PM. This position requires good diplomacy 
inworking with our clients and other key stakeholders on the job sites. 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an 
employee. The employee may be exposed to construction site conditions on a regular basis. 
Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety 
regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can 
typically spend at least 60% of their time on their feet and be required to be mobile around the 
construction site. The employee must have the ability to occasionally climb ladders, use stairs 
and lift and/or move materials up to 40 pounds in construction areas. 
The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for 
SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance 
vision, peripheral vision and depth vision. When not on construction sites, the employee will 
experience normal office conditions and be required to use office equipment such as computers, 
peripherals, etc. 
Travel:
Frequent travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a 
valid driver’s license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own 
vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Local travel to job sites 
(within a 2-hour driving distance each way) will make up 70-90% usually but remote travel can 
be up to 30% of the job at times. 10% remote travel is required on a regular basis. Occasional 
travel by airplane for out-of-town projects is required. 

Safety:

Maintain and wear appropriate PPE as the job and tasks require it. 
Ensure hazards are addressed and rectified in a timely manner.

What do we require from you? 

Education/Certifications:
High school or equivalent experience
AVIXA CTS Certification is required
AVIXA CTS-I Certification is highly encouraged
Must have a valid driver’s license and adhere to our insurance requirements
OSHA 30 Certificate required. NYC OSHA30 preferred
Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus 
of the position.

Required Experience and Skills:

Five or more years as an installation technician or related industry experience

Familiarity with a wide range of audio, video and networking equipment
Knowledgeable of low voltage electrical concepts
Possess advanced AV installation skills

Desired Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Good verbal communication skills and good customer service skills
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical problems

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