What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Superintendent position at IES Communications?
Superintendent – Telecommunications / Low Voltage, Structured Cabling
Lead the field. Own the project. Build what’s next.
IES Communications is looking for an experienced Superintendent to lead medium-to-large telecommunications and technology infrastructure projects from the field. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows how to manage crews, coordinate with customers and trades, solve problems, and keep projects moving safely, on schedule, and within budget.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and mentor project teams, including hiring, training, staffing, and daily workload management
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for customers and project stakeholders
- Oversee installation, quality, safety, productivity, and project completion
- Manage schedules, materials, job costs, documentation, and customer deliverables
- Conduct job walks, quality inspections, and troubleshoot technical issues in the field
- Review drawings, specifications, scopes, estimates, and project requirements
- Partner with Project Managers, Training, Quality, and Operations teams to drive project success
- Identify opportunities to improve field processes, productivity, and customer experience
- Lead project meetings and training while promoting safety as our #1 priority
What We’re Looking For:
- 5 years of experience in telecommunications, low-voltage, or a related construction/technical field
- 3 years of experience as a Lead Communications Technician or similar role
- 3 years of supervisory or management experience preferred
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, project scopes, estimating, and field operations
- Proven ability to lead crews and take a project from planning through customer turnover
- Strong communication, organization, troubleshooting, and leadership skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Ability to work on large jobsites, at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces
- Ability to travel within the branch/regional territory as needed
Why IES Communications?
This is an opportunity to take your field leadership experience to the next level while working on complex technology infrastructure projects. Superintendent is a key step toward a Project Manager career path, giving you the opportunity to expand your leadership, project management, and financial skills while continuing to leverage your technical background.
- If you're a Lead Technician, Foreman, General Foreman, or experienced telecommunications construction leader ready for your next step, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary : $36 - $47