General Superintendent

IES Communications; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

IES Communications General Superintendent role in Rayville, LA leads large, complex projects ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence in line with client and company standards.

You will manage crews, coordinate schedules, monitor costs, and maintain strong client relationships while driving safety initiatives and process improvements. Travel within regional territory is required.

Qualifications

• Regular attendance is mandatory.
• The Superintendent must be self-motivated, positive, and present a professional image.
• Must promote company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and partners.
• Must have problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; able to read, write, and give oral presentations.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and ability to develop branch and job processes.
• Must interpret blueprints and project documents including specs, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within branch or regional territory as needed.
• Must learn and teach project management systems.
• Must be able to work at heights, climb ladders, in confined spaces; lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must see colors, read small print, and hear audible signals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all project personnel, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Serve as the primary contact for customers and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee schedules, staffing, workload distribution, and resource allocation to ensure timely completion.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, costs, invoicing, collections, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety, quality, and customer expectations.
• Conduct site inspections, quality control reviews, and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor and improve operations including estimating, purchasing, scheduling, warehousing, invoicing, and reporting.
• Lead safety initiatives, training programs, operational meetings, and process improvement efforts.
• Manage project documentation, change orders, timesheets, material tracking, job closeout packages, and as-built drawings.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Telecommunications experience

MS Office proficiency

Project management

Blueprint reading

Driving standards

Education

3+ years supervisory/managerial experience

Lead Communications Technician experience

5+ years in telecommunications or related field

Tools

Punch tool 110 block

66 block blade

6/8 position crimp tool

Krone/3M/BIX

Butt set

Volt-Ohm meter

4-pair continuity tester

5-gang punch tool

Job description

General Superintendent

Summary: The General Superintendent is responsible for the overall leadership, execution, and performance of large or complex projects. This role oversees all project operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all project personnel, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee project schedules, staffing, workload distribution, and resource allocation to ensure timely completion.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, job costs, invoicing, collections, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, quality requirements, and customer expectations.
• Conduct site inspections, quality control reviews, job walks, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Monitor and improve operational processes, including estimating, purchasing, scheduling, warehousing, invoicing, and reporting.
• Lead safety initiatives, training programs, operational meetings, and process improvement efforts.
• Manage project documentation, change orders, timesheets, material tracking, job closeout packages, and as-built drawings.
• Oversee company tools, equipment, and vehicle inventory and maintenance.

Key Success Measures

• Safe project execution with zero preventable incidents.
• Projects completed on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
• Strong customer satisfaction and successful project delivery.
• Effective team leadership, workforce development, and operational efficiency.
• Achievement of financial and profitability goals.

Salary

Minimum USD $40.00/Hr. Maximum USD $46.00/Hr.

Qualifications

• Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Regular attendance is mandatory.
  • The Superintendent must be self‑motivated, positive, and convey an appropriate professional image.
  • The Superintendent must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
  • The Superintendent must possess proven problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills and the ability to read, write, and give oral presentations.
  • The Superintendent must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop branch and job processes and best practices.
  • The Superintendent must possess a high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
  • The Superintendent must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
  • The Superintendent must possess the ability to learn and teach the Company and customer project management systems.
  • The Superintendent must be able to work at heights, off a ladder, in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
  • The Superintendent must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
  • Prefer a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years as a Lead Communications Technician or similar position.
  • Minimum of five (5) years in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
  • Proficient with a computer and skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project).
  • Meet Company minimum driving standards.
  • Demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a scope of work, produce an estimate, develop detailed tasks, and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.
  • Ability to use trade tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt‑ohmmeter, 4‑pair continuity tester, and 5‑gang punch tool.

EEO Statement

IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office for assistance.