Low Voltage Superintendent - Mission Critical
On-siteWisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Manage and lead low-voltage subcontractors for controls, security, fire alarm, communications, and fiber-optic scopes while coordinating schedules, material procurement, and system access with the General Building Superintendent, Project Manager, and design team. Assist in developing detailed CPM schedules for installation, testing, programming, and commissioning; review contract documents, specifications, and drawings to make improvement suggestions. Supervise the review of submittals, shop drawings, and test plans; coordinate pathway, sleeves, penetrations, and interface points with electrical, mechanical, and IT trades. Monitor installation, startup, and commissioning activities, resolving conflicts before work begins. Track installation progress, testing results, and punch-list completion; support turnover of operation and maintenance manuals, as-built documentation, and system credentials. Prepare reports on progress, risks, and schedule impacts for weekly meetings with Project Managers and owners. Supervise and mentor Low Voltage Project Engineers and field personnel while promoting a safe, quality-focused jobsite. Full-time, site-based role with extensive travel across the continental U.S., including subsistence and incentives. McCarthy's Mission Critical Business Unit seeks a leader with 7+ years in field leadership and 4+ years as a Low Voltage Superintendent.
Required 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred
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