AV Installation Superintendent

Clear Destination Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. is seeking an Installation Superintendent to lead on-site technology installations across client sites in New York. This senior field role coordinates with project management, crews, contractors and unions to ensure on-time, high-quality work.

The position focuses on site management, finish quality, and problem-solving, with occasional overtime and travel. Requirements include AV installation expertise, CTS certifications, and OSHA training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AVIXA CTS Certification is required.
• AVIXA CTS-I Certification is highly encouraged.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and adhere to insurance requirements.
• OSHA 30 Certificate required; NYC OSHA30 preferred.
• Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on technology focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful completion, quality control and goals on site.
• Oversee all on-site activity and address issues to meet quality and timeline standards.
• Lead and delegate tasks to install crews, subcontractors and unions.
• Report progress and issues to the Project Manager.
• Supervise the installation of technology across locations.
• Maintain quality control and document discrepancies.
• Read and interpret functional drawings and cable diagrams.
• Provide training to on-site install techs.
• Maintain tools, materials inventories and company vehicles.
• Maintain time records and activity logs for improvements.

Skills

Five+ years experience

AV installation

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Communication

Low voltage concepts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AVIXA CTS Certification

AVIXA CTS-I Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Driver's license

Tools

Networking equipment

Test equipment

Job description

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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