Field Superintendent - Life Safety & Security Systems

The Life Safety Systems Field Superintendent will work within the Construction department and will report to the Electrical Project Superintendent and Electrical Construction Manager. They will work closely with other Superintendents and subcontractors. The Life Safety Systems Field Superintendent will be responsible for managing projects from start to finish, ensuring supervision of project team, scheduling, quality, submitting RFI’s, providing a safe work environment, and overseeing the QA/QC programs. The Life Safety Systems Field Superintendent will supervise multiple electrical subcontractors performing extensive fast-tracked scope on multiple large hi-tech buildings. This position will be fully at the project site in Boise, ID.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 DOE + Incentives

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate day-to-day activities with other superintendents, low voltage electrical subcontractors, and other discipline subcontractors. 
• Supervise multiple subcontractors and craft employees.
• Maintain and adjust project schedule daily.
• Manage RFI’s (requests for information) and submittal materials for review with the Client/Architect.
• Manage and oversee our cost control and QA/QC program.
• Manage and abide by all safety protocols.
• Provide resolution to design and constructability issues.
• Respond to customer/client requests and/or issues and develop resolution to problems using technical expertise.
• Must be able to interpret and implement proper installations in compliance with all local authority permitting codes and site specifications.
• Provide supporting information regarding field conditions and scope for cost estimates. 
• Facilitate contractor activity ensuring performance by all contractual agreements.
• Assist with management project staffing.
• Work closely with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.

Qualifications: 

Professional Experience and Education

• A minimum of five (5) years of low voltage electrical construction experience required.
• Extensive experience on large industrial and hi-tech fabrication projects preferred.
• OHSA 30 Certification.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience preferred.
• Education background in materials and methods of low voltage electrical construction.

Position Related Skills

• Experience on large industrial or high-tech fabrication projects.
• Must be familiar with low voltage distribution, UPS equipment, electrical installations on large mechanical and process equipment, and installations in cleanroom environments.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
• Must be able to climb stairs: Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces.
• Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials
• Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment.  Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license.  The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; reading printed and digital documents
• Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time.  Must be able to wear hearing protection as necessary.  Often required to communicate with customers and coworkers in an office setting and on the job site.  
• Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.
• Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet, and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
• Bending/Twisting: Frequent.  
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work.
• Must use independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.