Aptitude Superintendent 2

About the Role

• Lead safety culture, investigate incidents and mentor staff toward an injury‑free environment. • Manage client and project team communication and issue escalation for low‑voltage scopes. • Coordinate technology design and construction to meet constructability, quality, financial, and technical standards. • Oversee staff, low‑voltage subcontractors, suppliers, and programs such as Safety, Quality, and EEO for project portions. • Develop work plans for low‑voltage subcontractors and self‑performed work. • Control care, custody, and management of assigned low‑voltage scope. • Create, adjust, and implement project schedules in partnership with the Aptitude Project Manager. • Track and monitor project budgets and costs using the project management system. • Communicate key project information to owners, design teams, authorities, subcontractors, and suppliers. • Update drawings, logs, diaries, and inspection notebooks. • Approve unit cost information for weekly reports and complete daily and tracking reports. • Evaluate progress on self‑perform work and make necessary adjustments. • Manage material and equipment needs for the project. • Assist in selecting formwork, tools, and equipment for low‑voltage system installation. • Approve timecards to ensure accurate hours and proper cost coding. • Coordinate with trades to install conduit, pathway, and back‑box infrastructure before cabling. • Ensure quality compliance through specifications, QA/QC standards, and external resources. • Support project closeouts by supervising pre‑punch activities and coordinating with owners, architects, and authorities. • Participate in new project pursuit processes and pre‑plan development with field operations leadership. • Partner with leadership to establish local workforce and with project management to assess schedule and cost impacts of changes. • Prepare and present at project review meetings, including monthly reviews. • Apply terms and conditions of owner and subcontractor contracts. • Promote diversity and inclusion, ensuring non‑discrimination policies are actively implemented. • Manage fairly complex projects from start to finish, assuming responsibility for scheduling, production, quality, and safety. • Identify, understand, and actively manage project risks for assigned scopes. • Engage trade partners as needed to execute scopes of work. • Configure and program project‑to‑project software for testing and troubleshooting. • Perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner. • Apply fundamentals of construction management, Lean processes, and project procedures. • Build relationships and collaborate effectively within internal and external teams.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project scheduling
• ▸budget tracking
• ▸low‑voltage design
• ▸conduit installation
• ▸software configuration
• ▸quality assurance

What You Bring

Aptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, meets the complex demands of modern building projects. The Aptitude Superintendent 2 will manage and execute complex intelligent‑integration projects, oversee low‑voltage trade partners, plan construction sequencing, and ensure timely, profitable project completion in line with the company’s strategy, vision, and values. The position requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lb, may involve travel or relocation, and can include exposure to extreme conditions and non‑traditional hours. The role offers a Professional Non‑Union benefits package and aligns with JE Dunn’s equal‑opportunity and accommodation policies. • Use experience to identify problems and recommend solutions for team implementation. • Understand low‑voltage systems including structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, fire alarm, AV, building automation, nurse call, infant security, RTLS, phone, and network electronics. • Work across multiple vertical markets and possess extensive knowledge of low‑voltage system connections. • Demonstrate intermediate verbal and written communication skills and conduct effective presentations. • Maintain intermediate proficiency in MS Office and JE Dunn construction technology. • Know specific trades, low‑voltage scopes, self‑perform labor productivity, and budget management to maximize profitability. • Understand blueprint drawings and the impact of document changes on schedules. • Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field preferred; relevant experience may substitute. • Experience: 5+ years construction experience; 5+ years in Division 8/23/25/27/28 low‑voltage systems; 3+ years field supervision; 5+ years project management (preferred). • Physical requirements: lift up to 50 lb, occasional travel/relocation, exposure to extreme conditions, non‑traditional hours; frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling; occasional sitting and computer work.

Requirements

• ▸low-voltage
• ▸ms office
• ▸construction tech
• ▸project management
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸communication

Benefits

JE Dunn’s success is driven by hiring inspired people, providing interesting and challenging work, and offering innovative tools and shared rewards. For over a hundred years the company has grown sustainably by fostering a strong culture and right people. The role operates with defined decision‑making authority and reports to a supervisor for broader decisions. It is a senior‑level position with a clear career path to Senior Aptitude Superintendent and includes a commitment to leading a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment. • Benefits: Professional Non‑Union package with details provided via company link.

Work Environment

Onsite