Low Voltage Superintendent - Mission Critical

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Low Voltage Superintendent to lead coordination of controls, security, fire alarm, communications, and fiber-optic systems on mission-critical projects across sites.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in field leadership for GC/electrical contractors and 4+ years overseeing low-voltage scopes. Travel across locations is expected; a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a field leadership role for a GC, electrical contractor, low-voltage contractor, or related specialty.
• 4+ years supervising low-voltage, controls, security, fiber-optic, or related systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, or related field preferred.
• Proven track record as a Superintendent on hyperscale, Mission Critical or large data center projects.
• Thorough knowledge of low-voltage systems including building automation, access control, video, intrusion, fire alarm, cabling, and fiber.

Responsibilities

• Lead low-voltage subcontractors across controls, security, fire alarm, communications, and fiber.
• Develop CPM schedules for low-voltage installation, testing, programming, and commissioning.
• Coordinate activities, scheduling, material procurement, and site access with project team and vendors.
• Review contract documents and system narratives; propose improvements as needed.
• Supervise submittals, shop drawings, wiring diagrams, network architecture, and test plans.
• Coordinate installation and integration of building automation, access control, video, and cabling systems.
• Ensure work meets contract requirements, codes, and project standards.
• Track progress, inspections, punch lists, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Contractor coordination

Low-voltage systems

Project scheduling

Communication

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CPM scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

McCarthys Mission Critical Business Unit is currently seeking a skilled Low Voltage Superintendent to lead the effort in coordinating controls, security, fire alarm, communications, and fiber-optic systems.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience managing low-voltage scopes of work and success working with Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, vendors, and the rest of the project team to ensure successful completion of these systems.

This is a full-time, site-based position that may require extensive travel to locations that span the continental U.S. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and lead low-voltage subcontractors throughout the duration of the project, including controls, security, fire alarm, communications, and fiber-optic scopes.
• Assist in developing detailed CPM schedules for low-voltage installation, testing, programming, integrated systems testing, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Coordinate activities, schedule, material procurement, project logistics, temporary facility plans, and system access requirements with the General Building Superintendent, Project Manager, field staff, design team, vendors, and commissioning agents.
• Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, and system narratives for low-voltage systems and make improvement suggestions as needed.
• Supervise the review and coordination of submittals, shop drawings, product data, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, network architecture, sequences of operation, and test plans.
• Coordinate installation and integration of building automation and controls, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, structured cabling, communications, and fiber-optic systems.
• Review and approve materials and equipment for low-voltage systems and monitor installation, startup, programming, testing, and commissioning, resolving conflicts before work begins.
• Coordinate pathway, sleeves, penetrations, cable tray, grounding and bonding, labeling, rack and cabinet layouts, equipment rooms, and interface points with electrical, mechanical, architectural, IT, and other trades.
• Understand and assist with pre-functional testing, functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, network testing, fiber testing, fire alarm testing, and final commissioning activities.
• Track installation progress, inspections, testing results, deficiencies, and punch-list completion; support turnover of operation and maintenance manuals, as-built documentation, test reports, training materials, and system credentials.
• Prepare reports and communicate progress, risks, schedule impacts, and outstanding decisions to Project Managers and Project Directors, and to project owners during weekly meetings.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor Low Voltage Project Engineers and field personnel.
• Promote a safe, organized, and quality-focused jobsite while ensuring low-voltage work is installed in accordance with contract requirements, applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, and project standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 7 years experience in a field leadership position for a General Contractor, Electrical Contractor, Low Voltage Contractor, Systems Integrator, or related specialty contractor.
• 4+ years experience in the capacity of a Superintendent specifically overseeing low-voltage, controls, security, fire alarm, communications, structured cabling, or fiber-optic systems.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Proven track record as a Superintendent on hyperscale, large commercial, Mission Critical or Data Center, Critical Facilities, healthcare, industrial, or other technology-intensive projects.
• Thorough knowledge of low-voltage systems, including building automation and controls, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, fire alarm, structured cabling, communications, copper cabling, and fiber optics.
• Working knowledge of system integration, network infrastructure, testing and commissioning, sequences of operation, and coordination between low-voltage systems and mechanical, electrical, and life-safety systems.
• General understanding of applicable building, electrical, fire and life-safety, communications, National Electrical Code, and other regulations as they relate to project construction.
• Experience dealing with low-voltage subcontracts, systems integrators, specialty vendors, manufacturers, testing agencies, commissioning agents, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, submittals, RFIs, change management, quality control, safety, and project closeout.
• Excellent communication, coordination, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be geographically mobile, able to relocate and/or travel

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.