Electronic Security Installation Superintendent - Dallas TX

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

What part will you play?

The ESS (Electronic Security) Installation Superintendent is responsible for performing a wide variety of installation duties on Electronic Security technology projects for our clients. This position is the key field position for the bulk of the actual work that gets done in our clients' buildings. The Superintendent needs to coordinate with project management, field superintendents and others to fully understand their role on specific projects. They interpret our drawing packages to create the basis of the finished systems. The installation can include rack and enclosure build outs, panel terminations, device installation, testing and troubleshooting. The Superintendent will be responsible for our most complex system designs, will mentor other technicians and set the example in all aspects of the job.

NOTE: this job is primarily based in Dallas TX, but may involve travel to other ESS project sites nationally.

What will you be doing?

* You will be expected review the BOM at the beginning of every job and know the material required for your job.

o Make note of what is required (or not required) and communicate that with your Project Manager and the Design Engineering team.

* Keep job within scope of time frame given.

o If it cannot be managed, it is your responsibility to communicate that with the Regional Supervisor/Project Manager/Program Manager so that management can understand why the job is not getting done in time.

* Take ownership of job schedules and hold technicians/lead technicians accountable for the work done in the time frame that is given for the job.

* Maintain the schedule given for the job and follow DIV28 specifications for quality control.

* Maintain communication with Regional Supervisor on a weekly basis and keep written records of the following on One Note:

o Expected milestones for each week

o Work accomplished with technicians/trades (sub-contractors, GC, EC)

o Project issues

o Discuss problems that may arise

o Site Readiness Document

o Site Inventory (Kept up to date at minimum on a monthly basis)

o Redlines/RFIs

* Communicate the need for assistance and guidance for any work that is required for the job.

o This may include labor problems as well as technical issues.

* Catch problems to the best of your ability in the drawing and/or matrix. Communicate it to your Project Manager/Design Engineer ASAP.

* Prioritize your time properly and be able to manage multiple sites at a time.

* Maintain constant communication with staff/sub-contractors on any job site.

* Delegate any/all work to your technicians/lead technicians/sub-contractors on any given site, even when you at different locations.

* Maintain inventory and keep a record of it online and easily accessible for everyone to see. (using OneNote for record keeping).

* Communicate with Regional Supervisor/Project Manager if equipment is missing/defective.

o Getting replacement inventory may be delayed due to lead times, hence it is very important to notify to appropriate party ASAP.

* Operate in a positive team environment to share knowledge and further develop skill sets/proficiency.

Complexity: This level of technician will be responsible for performing tasks on clients' job sites with no supervision. This position is responsible for the coordination with clients, contractors and subcontractors. This position will be the key and only senior field supervisor in many situations and will be responsible for delegating work, monitoring others work and communicating with key stakeholders on behalf of the PM. This position requires the highest level of technical and people skills.

Decision Making Authority: This position is often alone on the job sites and requires making good judgement about decisions that need to be made. In general, the project manager and a site supervisor are available to answer questions. This position is independent and will need to make onsite decisions on behalf of the PM. This position requires good diplomacy in working with our clients and other key stakeholders on the 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. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 50% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The employee will occasionally climb ladders, use stairs and lift and/or move materials up to 40 pounds in construction areas. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Employee will need to use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision in this role. When not on construction sites, the employee will experience normal office conditions and be required to use office equipment such as computers, peripherals, etc.

Travel: Frequent travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver's license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate. Local travel to job sites (within a 2-hour driving distance each way) will make up 70-90% usually but remote travel can be up to 30% of the job at times. 10% remote travel is required on a regular basis.

Safety:

• Maintain and wear appropriate PPE as the job and tasks require it
• Ensure hazards are addressed and rectified in a timely manner

What do we require from you?

Education/Certifications:

• High school or GED equal.
• Associates/Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Lenel Certification, preferred

Required/Desired Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• 3+ years of related experience, with admin capabilities to keep up with day-to-day requirements of every project. This includes:
  
  
  
  • 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
  • Must be able to review and understand the following: Matrix, Drawing, BOM List, SRD
  • Must have the ability to: understand access control/CCTV systems, install anything ACS, CCTV, intercom related, and troubleshoot and fix any problems that may arise during the installation process; install devices, wire head end panels
  • Must be able to maintain the schedule given for the job and follow DIV28 specifications for quality control.
  
  
  
  
• Experience with the following systems: Genetec, Avigilon, Lenel, AMAG, S2, Honeywell, Software House, Bosch, DMP.
• 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.
• Experience and familiarity with PC admin level changes to connect to IP cameras and the aiming/adjustment of cameras.
• 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).
• Active Passport, or the ability to obtain Active Passport, or the ability to obtain and travel regularly.
• Able to work indoors/outdoors, standing, sitting and ladder use. Able to lift 40lbs.
• Lenel Certification - PREFERRED