Aptitude Superintendent 2

Best People + Right Culture drive JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve sustained growth in our industry for over 100 years. Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, was created to meet the complex demands of modern building projects. Our diverse teams enrich lives through inspired people and places, and we need inspired individuals like you to join us in pursuing building perfection.

About the Role

The Aptitude Superintendent 2 will manage and execute more complex projects related to intelligent integration. This position is responsible for managing Aptitude Intelligent trade partners, planning construction sequencing, and meeting project goals to achieve timely and profitable completion. Decisions are made within defined limits of authority, with consultation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture, demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment and mentoring others. Investigates safety incidents and retrains staff as needed.
• Handles all client and project team communication and issue escalation related to low voltage scopes of work.
• Coordinates technology-related design and construction efforts to meet constructability, quality, financial, and technical standards.
• Manages and oversees company staff, low voltage technology subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as Safety, Quality, and EEO for small projects or major portions of larger projects.
• Develops work plans for low voltage technology subcontractors and self-performed work.
• Coordinates and manages the care, custody, and control of assigned low voltage scope of work.
• Creates, manages, changes, and implements the project’s schedule in conjunction with the Aptitude Project Manager.
• Tracks and monitors project budget and costs using the project management system’s cost reports.
• Communicates key project information to owners, design teams, governing authorities, subcontractors, suppliers, and other departments.
• Updates drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks. Approves and records unit cost information for weekly reports and completes daily reports, logs, and tracking reports.
• Evaluates progress on self-perform work and makes adjustments as needed.
• Manages material and equipment needs for the project.
• Assists in selecting formwork, tools, and equipment for low voltage technology systems installation and implementation.
• Manages the timecard approval process to ensure accurate reporting of hours and proper cost codes.
• Coordinates with all trades to ensure low voltage technology systems conduit, pathway, and back-box infrastructure are installed as required before cabling and device installation.
• Ensures quality compliance through specifications, setting quality standards, in-house QA/QC, and outside resources.
• Supports project closeouts by supervising pre-punch activities and coordinating with the owner, architect, and governing authorities.
• Participates in the new project pursuit process and field operations leadership to create, implement, monitor, and adjust project pre-plans.
• Partners with leadership to establish a local workforce for assigned projects and with project management to identify schedule and cost impacts of project changes.
• Participates in project review meetings, including the monthly review process.
• Understands and applies the terms and conditions of owner and subcontractor contracts.
• Leads, supports, and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn.
• Manages fairly complex projects from start to finish, assuming responsibility for scheduling, production, quality, and safety.
• Identifies, understands, and actively manages project risks for assigned scopes of work.
• Utilizes experience and knowledge to identify problems and recommend solutions for team review and implementation.
• Participates in project pursuits and the negotiation process with owners and architects to agree on project changes.
• Engages trade partners as needed to execute scopes of work.
• Applies knowledge of all Low Voltage Systems Connections to daily project deliverables.
• Configures/programs project-to-project software needed for testing and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field (Preferred). Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of the above requirements.
• 5+ years of construction experience (Required).
• 5+ years of experience in Division 8/23/25/27/28 related systems (Required).
• 3+ years of field supervision experience (Required).
• 5+ years of experience managing projects (Preferred).

Skills

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely in a timely manner.
• Thorough understanding of low voltage technology systems, including 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.
• Intermediate communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to apply fundamentals of construction management means and methods to projects.
• Knowledge of project processes and how each supports successful project completion.
• Proficiency in required JE Dunn construction technology.
• Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy.
• Intermediate demonstrated knowledge of specific trades and low voltage scopes of work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and generate future work through relationship building.
• Intermediate knowledge of Div 8/23/25/27/28 low voltage systems.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Basic understanding of blueprint drawings.
• Ability to understand document changes and their impact on the project schedule.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

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 activities: Standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling.
• Occasional activities: Sitting, viewing computer screen.

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.