Telecom Construction Superintendent

M.C. Dean; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Superintendent 1 (Telecommunications) to lead day-to-day field operations for multi-technician teams, ensure safety and schedule adherence, coordinate with engineers, and manage client expectations on complex telecom projects.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage scope, costs, and timely delivery across active construction sites. Occasional nights/weekends and up to 25% travel are expected.

Qualifications

• 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 Suite, 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.
• Up to 25% travel, must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Installation experience

Field safety leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology or Construction Management

High school diploma with 10+ years of installation experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

CPM Scheduling

Cost estimating

Modeling

Job description

M.C. Dean is seeking a Superintendent 1 (Telecommunications) to lead day-to-day field operations for multi-technician teams, ensure safety and schedule adherence, coordinate with engineers, and manage client expectations on complex telecom projects.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage scope, costs, and timely delivery across active construction sites. Occasional nights/weekends and up to 25% travel are expected.