Low Voltage Superintendent

J.E Dunn Construction Group - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Low Voltage Superintendent at JE Dunn will manage and execute complex projects related to intelligent integration, overseeing low voltage technology subcontractors and ensuring timely and profitable project completion. This role emphasizes safety, communication, and quality compliance while supporting the company's strategic vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of the company's safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment.
• Responsible for all client and project team communication and issue escalation related to low voltage scopes of work.
• Coordinates technology-related design and construction efforts that meet constructability, quality, financial, and technical standards.
• Manages and oversees company staff, low voltage technology subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as Safety, Quality, and EEO.
• Develops work plans for low voltage technology subcontractors and self-performed work.
• Coordinates and manages the care, custody, and control of their assigned low voltage scope of work.
• Creates, manages, changes, and implements the project's schedule as needed, in conjunction with the Aptitude Project Manager.
• Tracks and monitors project budget and costs using the project management system's cost reports and data from the project manager.
• Communicates key project information to owners, design team, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
• Updates drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks.
• Approves and/or records unit cost information for weekly reports and completes daily reports, logs, and tracking reports.
• Evaluates progress on self-perform work and makes adjustments as needed.
• Manages material and equipment needs for the project.
• Assists in the selection of the formwork, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the low voltage technology systems installation and implementation.
• Manages timecard approval process to ensure reporting of accurate hours and proper cost codes.
• Coordinates with all trades to ensure the low voltage technology systems conduit, pathway, and back-box infrastructure are installed as required.
• Ensures quality compliance through use of specifications, setting quality standards, in-house QA/QC and outside resources.
• Supports project closeouts by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating activities with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.
• Participates in the new project pursuit process.
• Participates with field operations leadership and project team to put together a project pre-plan; implements, monitors, and adjusts as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partners with leadership to establish local workforce for their assigned project.
• Partners with project management to identify schedule and costs associated with project changes.
• Participates with the project team in preparation and presentation for all project review meetings, including the monthly review process.
• Understands and applies the terms and conditions of the owner and subcontractor contracts for the project.
• Leads, supports, and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 5+ years construction experience (Required)
• 5+ years experience in Division 8/23/25/27/28 related systems (Required)
• 3+ years field supervision experience (Required)
• Thorough understanding of low voltage technology systems, including structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, fire alarm, audio-visual, building automation, nurse call, infant security, RTLS, phone systems, and network electronics.
• Extensive knowledge of all Low Voltage Systems Connections.
• Ability to configure and program project to project software needed for testing and troubleshooting.
• Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate.
• Proficiency in MS Office - Intermediate.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field (Preferred)
• 5+ years experience managing projects (Preferred)

Benefits

• Professional Non-Union benefits package.