Senior Installation Superintendent Electronic Security (Northern VA)

Diversified; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401k with company match

Paid maternity leave

Paid time off

FSAs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Diversified, a leading audiovisual and security solutions provider, seeks a Senior Installation Superintendent – Electronic Security to lead on-site ESS installations across client sites. You will interpret designs, manage schedules, and coordinate multi‑project teams to deliver access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems to specification.

In this role you’ll mentor technicians, ensure safety and quality, track progress, and collaborate with project managers and engineers to keep installations

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with electronic security installation and project support.
• Experience with Genetec, Avigilon, Lenel, AMAG, S2, Honeywell, Software House, Bosch, DMP.
• Ability to install ACS, CCTV, intercom and troubleshoot IP cameras.
• Clean driving record and ability to travel, including frequent travel for on-site installs.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary onsite contact for Diversified during installations.
• Lead and coordinate installation across multiple projects, teams, and subcontractors.
• Deliver and oversee installation of access control, video surveillance, and intrusion systems.
• Interpret drawings, BOMs, and designs to guide delivery.
• Manage project schedules and labour tracking; escalate risks as needed.
• Mentor technicians and manage multiple job sites.

Skills

Field leadership

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates/bachelor’s degree preferred

Lenel Certification preferred

Tools

Genetec

Avigilon

Lenel

AMAG

S2

Honeywell

Software House

Bosch

DMP

Job description

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audiovisual and media technology. We design and build innovative spaces and experiences for clients across industries such as corporate, entertainment, sports, retail, and government. Our team partners with organizations around the world to create environments that connect people through technology.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, you’ll work on exciting and complex projects with opportunities to grow your career. We offer a collaborative and flexible work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation. If you’re ready to grow, create, and make an impact, Diversified is the place to do it.

How You’ll Contribute:

At Diversified, we design and deliver technology solutions that protect, connect and elevate the world’s most complex environments. Within our Electronic Security Solutions (ESS) team, we go beyond traditional security, engineering integrated electronic security systems including IP-based access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection systems that safeguard people, assets and operations.

The Senior Installation Superintendent – Electronic Security is a senior field leadership role responsible for delivering complex ESS installations across client sites. You will lead onsite execution of integrated electronic security systems, acting as the primary point of contact and the senior decision‑maker responsible for keeping projects on track throughout the installation lifecycle.

Working closely with project managers, engineers, and field teams, you will interpret system designs and drawings to deliver access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems to specification. This role combines technical expertise, site leadership, and coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and on‑time delivery.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as the primary onsite point of contact for clients, representing Diversified during installation activities.
• Lead and coordinate installation across multiple projects, teams, and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with scope, schedules, and deliverables.
• Deliver and oversee installation of access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
• Interpret drawings, BOMs, and system designs to guide installation and ensure accurate system delivery.
• Manage project schedules and labour tracking, maintaining progress and escalating risks where required.
• Delegate and oversee work across technicians and subcontractors, ensuring accountability, productivity, and quality outcomes.
• Monitor onsite performance and ensure adherence to DIV28 standards, installation processes, and quality expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including milestones, site readiness, inventory, RFIs, and redlines.
• Identify and resolve installation or design issues in collaboration with project managers and design engineers.
• Support installation, testing, and troubleshooting of IP-based access control, CCTV, and intercom systems while mentoring technicians and managing multiple 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 and is responsible for complying with all safety regulations and PPE requirements. The role involves standing and moving around job sites for extended periods, climbing ladders, using stairs, and lifting or moving materials up to 40 pounds. The position also requires the use of tools, test equipment, and computer systems for installation and documentation activities. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Travel:

Frequent travel by car and occasional air travel is required. Local travel (typically within a 2-hour radius) represents the majority of work, with additional remote travel as needed. A valid driver’s license is required in state of residence, and personal vehicle use will be reimbursed in line with company policy.

Safety:

• Maintain and wear appropriate PPE as required for all job site activities.
• Ensure hazards are identified, communicated, and resolved in a timely manner.

What You’ll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates/bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Lenel Certification, preferred.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with electronic security systems installation and project support, including documentation and daily administration tasks.
• Must have knowledge of the following documents: Teams, Outlook, OneNote, BlueBeam/Adobe Reader, Project drawing, Programming Matrix, SRDs, UILs, Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs), Task Hazard Analysis (THAs), Risk Hazard Analysis (RHAs), RFIs, Redlines.
• Experience with the following systems: Genetec, Avigilon, Lenel, AMAG, S2, Honeywell, Software House, Bosch, DMP.
• Must have the ability to understand access control/CCTV systems, install ACS, CCTV, intercom related equipment, and troubleshoot and fix problems during installation, including making PC‑level admin changes for IP camera connection, aiming, and adjustment.
• Knowledge in mechanical retrofitting of door frames and gates for electric locking hardware and peripheral devices.
• Knowledge of accessing network interface for connection to devices such as access controllers, IP cameras, Intercoms, switches and such.
• Clean driving record and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Clean criminal record and able to hold a security clearance/registration for your local jurisdiction (DCJS, TS Clearance, etc).
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one, with ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors, standing, sitting and ladder use; ability to lift 40lbs.

What We Offer:

• Multiple medical plan options to fit you and your family’s needsHSA & HRA company contributions
• Dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits, and vision plans
• Company‑paid benefitsBasic Life, AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off — 3 weeks PTO plus company holidays and floating holidays
• 401k with company match
• Paid maternity leave
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• A wide range of voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage, and Legal Services
• Commuter benefits
• And much more