Communications Superintendent 1 - Memphis, TN

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, a leader in building intelligence, seeks a Communications Superintendent in Memphis to oversee day-to-day operations of field crews, ensure safety, and manage project execution from kickoff through close-out.

You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and customers to keep schedules and budgets on track. Candidates should bring extensive installation experience in IT, telecom, and security projects, strong planning skills, and the ability to navigate complex contracts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years installation experience in IT, cable, electrical, RF or telecom.
• Or high school diploma with 10+ years installation experience in IT, cable, electrical, RF or telecom.
• Experience on telecom and electronic security projects from $50k to $5M.
• Experience with contract drawings, subcontracts, changes, specs, RFIs and submittals.
• Experience installing Information Transport Systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, CPM scheduling, cost estimating, modeling, AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of design techniques for electrical and security drawings.
• Familiar with standard deliverables and workflows on construction and integration projects.
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize activities; reliable attendance; flexible schedule including nights/weekends; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations with crews of 5–30 technicians on a project or program segment.
• Oversee job-site safety, conduct daily safety meetings, and perform safety inspections.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to sites.
• Explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients.
• Coordinate with engineers to ensure design efficiency and address issues.
• Interface with customers and internal/external stakeholders on project status.
• Plan material locations and storage to boost productivity and on-time delivery.
• Track project progress and maintain detailed records (Daily Work Tickets).
• Support Project Manager with weekly status updates and schedules.
• Assist with permits, badges, inspections, and ensuring compliance with codes.
• Read blueprints and drawings; identify scope changes and pricing implications.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or Construction Management

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

CPM Scheduling

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust, we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

The Communications Superintendent demonstrates competency in job planning and management, with a strong ability to meet deadlines and execute work safely. Attention to detail is critical to success in this job as is the ability to communicate, both up and down the chain of command.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

• Run day-to-day operations with crews of 5-30 technicians of a project/program or sub-section of a project/program.
• Responsible for job site safety, to include overseeing daily safety meetings and performing job site safety inspections.
• Determining labor requirements and dispatching workers to construction sites.
• Interpreting and explaining plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Interface with engineering team to ensure design efficiency.
• Coordinate with field personnel and/or engineering team to discuss any potential installation issues.
• Interface with internal and external customers.
• Plan material location and storage to enhance project productivity.
• Plan equipment and material needs to ensure on-time delivery.
• Suggest process improvements and cost saving measures.
• Assist technicians with installation work as needed to maintain project schedule and budget.
• Maintain organized and detailed project records (Daily Work Tickets, etc.).
• Provide Project Manager with weekly project status and schedule updates.
• Interface with customers to address project status and/or customer concerns.
• Utilize project tracking tools to track progress, document issues and conditions daily.
• 1Maintain as-builts documents as work is completed.
• Build project schedule to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish installation plan.
• Understanding and managing projects cost as it relates to the budget.
• Plan and execute project delivery to include project kick-off, procurement, pre-testing, pre-fabrication, installation, commissioning, punch list and close-out.
• Responsible for continuous quality control to ensure compliance with industry and company standards, project plans, drawings, specifications, and Owner requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, design artifacts, and project specifications.
• Identify changes to scope of work (SOW), assist project team with pricing, implement approved changes on project.
• Validate project estimate post award for constructability, manpower requirements, material budgets and equipment requirements.
• Confer with senior management, supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and project issues.
• Assist project team with acquiring permits, badge/access requests, scheduling inspections, and assuring that installation complies with local codes and standards.

Qualifications / Skills Sets / Expectations:

• 5 years of experience with a bachelor's degree (i.e. Engineering Technology, Construction Management) and 5+ years of Installation experience in IT, Cable, Electrical, RF and/or Telecommunications fields. OR
• High school diploma with 10+ years of Installation experience in IT, Cable, Electrical, RF and/or Telecommunications fields.
• Experience working on telecommunication and electronic security projects ranging from $50,000 to $5M
• Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Experience installing Information Transport Systems
• Experience using MS Office Suit, CPM Scheduling, Cost estimating, modeling, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam software.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings on electrical and security projects.
• Familiar with standard deliverables and work process on construction and integration projects.
• Must be a problem owner/solver having strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
• Able to work in a diverse environment, with personnel having a range of backgrounds.
• Requires reliable attendance at project locations during working hours.
• Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends.
• The position requires approximately one week of out-of-state training, beginning on the official start date.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for extended periods of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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