Superintendent - Telecomm

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services, delivering electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and renewable energy markets.

About the role

The Superintendent oversees all aspects of medium to large-scale projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to quality standards. This role serves as the primary operational leader on-site, managing personnel, customer relationships, project execution, financial performance, and overall project success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all project operations from planning through completion.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, evaluate, and manage project staff.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing representative and on-site point of contact.
• Oversee project schedules, staffing, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
• Ensure projects meet deadlines, quality standards, safety requirements, and budget goals.
• Monitor project profitability, job costs, invoicing, collections, and financial reporting.
• Review and approve project documentation, including timesheets, change orders, work orders, and closeout packages.
• Conduct site walks, quality inspections, and outage prevention efforts.
• Review and maintain as-built drawings and project documentation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide guidance to field teams.
• Monitor operational processes including estimating, purchasing, scheduling, warehousing, reporting, and invoicing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Promote and enforce company safety policies and quality standards.
• Lead operations meetings, training sessions, and team development activities.
• Manage company vehicles, tools, and inventory.
• Support successful project closeout and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ supervisory or managerial experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Lead Communications Technician or similar position.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
• Proficient with a computer and skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project).
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Demonstrated ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, create an estimate, develop detailed associated 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum education requirement).

Skills

• Experience leading large-scale construction, low-voltage, telecommunications, structured cabling, or data center projects.
• Strong leadership, team management, and employee development experience.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, profitability, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of scheduling, workforce planning, and project execution.
• Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of safety programs, quality control, and operational processes.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Regular attendance is mandatory.
• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, and convey an appropriate professional image.
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop branch and job processes and best practices.
• Must have a high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must possess the ability to learn and teach the Company and customer project management systems.
• Must be able to work at heights, off a ladder, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

Tools

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips)
• Torpedo level
• Tape measure
• Snips (with belt sheath)
• Pliers (needle nose and channel locks)
• Hammer
• Wrench set
• Cable stripper
• Flashlight and gloves
• Muck boots/water boots

Pay

Minimum USD $35.00/Hr. – Maximum USD $40.00/Hr.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Company 401K plan with employer contribution match
• Company paid time off
• Company paid life insurance
• Choice of medical coverage including prescription and short-term disability plans
• Choice of dental and vision coverage
• Optional long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet coverage
• Auto and home insurance discount programs

Workplace Type

Onsite