Fiber & Building Technology Training Supervisor

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Fiber & Building Technology Training Supervisor who will oversee training on fiber technologies and ensure project safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates have a strong construction background, including 5+ years in teaching. This role requires traveling to various project sites across the US. Benefits include professional development and a commitment to workplace diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years construction experience with emphasis on teaching or mentoring.
• Ability to manage budgets and drive profitability through relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of Low Voltage Systems Connections.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute training on fiber optic systems.
• Coach project teams on safety and quality practices.
• Guide installers on technology system installations.

Skills

Low voltage technology systems

Effective communication

Teaching and mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Overview

Fiber & Building Technology Training Supervisor

Locations: Bowling Green, OH; Austin, TX 78704; Tulsa, OK; Omaha, NE 68118; Charlotte, NC 28217; Kansas City, MO 64106; Dallas, TX 75254; Oklahoma City, OK 73104; Houston, TX 77057; Cleveland, OH; Nashville, TN 37210; Atlanta, GA 30339. This is a full-time traveling position. The initial assignment will be on a project in Bowling Green, Ohio. Applicants must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time based on project needs.

JE Dunn / Aptitude Best People + Right Culture. By hiring inspired people, giving them challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and sharing in the company’s rewards, we have grown in our industry for 100+ years. Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, was born to meet the complex demands of modern building projects. Our diverse teams strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places daily.

Role Summary

The Aptitude Superintendent 2 will manage and execute more complex projects related to intelligent integration. This position will manage Aptitude Intelligent trade partners, plan construction sequencing, and meet project goals to achieve timely and profitable completion. All activities support the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Career Path

• Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.

• Career Path: Senior Aptitude Superintendent

Key Role Responsibilities – Core

FIBER & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY TRAINING SUPERVISOR – CORE

• Teaches and models the company’s safety culture, coaching others on creating an injury-free environment through safe installation practices. Reviews incidents and leads retraining efforts to reinforce safe behavior.

• Provides instruction on effective client and project communication related to fiber optic and building technology systems.

• Guides learners in coordinating design and construction efforts to ensure constructability, quality, financial, and technical standards are met.

• Trains project staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on best practices for safety, quality, and EEO requirements within fiber and building technology scopes.

• Teaches how to develop and execute work plans for low voltage and fiber optic system installations, both subcontracted and self-performed.

• Instructs on proper care, custody, and control of assigned fiber and building technology scopes.

• Coaches on project scheduling fundamentals for technology installations, including schedule adjustments with project managers.

• Provides education on tracking budgets, costs, and productivity using project management tools and cost reports.

• Teaches strategies for communicating key project information to stakeholders including owners, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Instructs on updating and maintaining project documentation such as drawings, logs, and inspection records.

• Trains participants on recording and analyzing unit costs, completing daily reports, and maintaining accurate tracking data.

• Guides learners in evaluating self-perform work progress and making necessary adjustments.

• Provides instruction on managing material and equipment needs for fiber and building technology installations.

• Teaches how to select and utilize formwork, tools, and equipment required for technology system installation.

• Instructs supervisors on accurate timekeeping, timecard approval, and proper cost coding.

• Coaches teams on coordinating with all trades to ensure conduit, pathways, and back-box infrastructure are installed correctly prior to fiber cabling and device installation.

• Guides learners in applying quality standards, reading specifications, and implementing QA/QC processes.

• Provides instruction on project closeout practices, including pre-punch activities and coordination with owners and authorities.

• Supports learners in understanding their role during project pursuit, planning, and execution.

• Trains project teams in creating and adjusting preplans throughout the project lifecycle.

• Teaches strategies for building and developing a skilled local workforce for fiber and building technology scopes.

• Provides guidance on identifying schedule impacts and cost implications associated with project changes.

• Coaches participants on preparing for and presenting in project review meetings, including monthly reviews.

• Educates learners on how to read and apply owner and subcontractor contract terms relevant to fiber and building technology scopes.

• Promotes and teaches principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring learners understand and model nondiscrimination practices.

Key Role Responsibilities – Additional Core

APTITUDE SUPERINTENDENT 2

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 their project or their portion of the project.

• Identifies, understands and actively manages project risks for their 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 and completely, and in a timely manner

• Thorough understanding of low voltage technology systems, including but not limited to 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 construction management means and methods 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 with emphasis on teaching or mentoring others in the field (Required)

• 5+ years experience with Division 8/23/25/27/28 related systems, including fiber (OSP & ISP) and building technology, with the ability to train others on proper installation and integration (Required)

• 3+ years experience leading, coaching, or supervising field staff, apprentices, or subcontractors (Required)

• 5+ years experience guiding project teams or delivering training on project management principles (Preferred)

Working Environment

• 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. Please click the link below for more details.

Click here for benefits details. (https://www.jedunn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Colorado-Benefit-Descriptions.pdf)

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.

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 or 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 in order 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, no phone calls or emails.

Why Work at Aptitude

Being part of the Aptitude team offers a unique combination of the excitement of contributing to the growth of an innovative start-up, yet also backed by the stability of a nearly 100-year-old leader in the construction industry. We hire smart, capable team players who are subject matter experts in a wide variety of technology systems and who enjoy the challenge of complex, yet rewarding projects. We also value giving back to our communities and having fun.

About Aptitude

For more information on who we are, click here. (https://aptitudeii.com/)

EEO NOTICES

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)

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