Aptitude Superintendent 2

JE Dunn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Houston seeks an Aptitude Superintendent 2 to lead complex projects involving intelligent low voltage systems, coordinating design, trade partners, and project sequencing to meet goals.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, safety culture, and ensure QA/QC, with strong communication to owners and teams; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED – required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field – preferred.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degrees.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and promote an injury‑free environment; mentor others.
• Communicate with clients and project teams; escalate issues related to low voltage scopes.
• Coordinate design and construction efforts meeting quality, schedule and cost standards.
• Manage project staff, low voltage subcontractors, suppliers, and related programs (Safety, Quality, EEO).
• Develop work plans for low voltage subcontractors and oversee self‑performed work.
• Coordinate care and control of low voltage scope; manage project schedule with the Aptitude PM.
• Monitor budget and costs using project reports and cost data.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

MS Office

Budget management

Lean processes

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Role Summary

The Aptitude Superintendent 2 will manage and execute more complex projects as it relates to intelligent integration. This position will be responsible for managing Aptitude Intelligent trade partners, planning all construction sequencing and meeting project goals to achieve timely and profitable completion of each project. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities – Core

APTITUDE SUPERINTENDENT FAMILY – CORE

• Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness by demonstrating commitment to an injury‑free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed.
• Responsible for all client and project team communication and issue escalation as it relates 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 for a small project or a major portion of a larger project.
• Develops work plans for low voltage technology subcontractors and self‑performed work.
• Coordinates and manages the care, custody, and control of assigned low voltage scope of work.
• Creates, manages, changes, and implements the project’s schedule as needed, in conjunction with the Aptitude Project Manager.
• May be responsible for tracking and monitoring project budget and costs by 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 formwork, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the low voltage technology systems installation and implementation.
• Manages time‑card 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, prior to cabling and device installation.
• Ensures quality compliance through use of specifications, setting quality standards, in‑house QA/QC and outside resources.
• Supports the project closeouts by supervising pre‑punch activities and coordinating activities with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.
• Participates in the new project pursuit process.
• Collaborates 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 assigned projects.
• 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. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non‑discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization.

Key Role Responsibilities – Additional Core

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Manages fairly complex projects from start to finish.
• Assumes responsibility for management, scheduling, production, quality and safety on the project or the portion of the project.
• Identifies, understands and actively manages project risks for scopes of work.
• Utilizes awareness, experience and knowledge to identify problems and recommends solutions for review and implementation by the team.
• Participates with project team in project pursuits.
• Participates in the negotiation process with the owner and architect to gain agreement for project changes.
• Engages trade partners as needed to execute scopes of work.
• Applies knowledge of all Low Voltage Systems Connections to day‑to‑day project deliverables.
• Configures/programs Project to Project Software needed for testing and troubleshooting as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Thorough understanding and ability to work across multiple vertical markets.
• 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.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office – intermediate.
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects.
• Knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project.
• Proficiency in required JE Dunn construction technology.
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific trades and low voltage scopes of work – intermediate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of self‑perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships.
• Knowledge of Div 8/23/25/27/28 low voltage systems – intermediate.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Basic understanding of blueprint drawings.
• Ability to understand document changes and impact to the project schedule.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED – required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field – preferred.
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years construction experience – required.
• 5+ years experience in Division 8/23/25/27/28 related systems – required.
• 3+ years field supervision experience – required.
• 5+ years experience managing projects – preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to meet project needs.
• Frequent activity: standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.
• Occasional activity: sitting, viewing computer screen.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non‑Union. This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please do not phone or email for unsolicited submissions.