Traveling Special Systems Superintendent

Division : Aviation

Project Location(s) :

Des Moines, IA 50301 USA

Minimum Years Experience :

Travel Involved :

Job Type :

Regular Job Classification :

Experienced Education : Bachelors Degree Job Family : Construction Compensation : Salaried Exempt

Position Description :

Supervise Special Systems construction of a single project and leverage Special Systems expertise to provide technical and organizational planning and scheduling guidance to project operations to complete work on time, within budget, and to quality specified.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities :

Oversee Special Systems installation in compliance with approved contract documents, scheduling, logistics, quality control, field operations, WIP (Work in Place), and Trade employee staffing levels, and provide Special Systems technical guidance to project.

Develop Special Systems schedule, comprehensive of engineering coordination and installation.

Follow established project safety program in collaboration with Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) team and ensure subcontractors comply with Turner standards and applicable safety codes and regulations.

Manage relationships with Special Systems subcontractors and Trade employees and oversee Special Systems work across Trades to promote and coordinate project operations.

Lead coordination of Special Systems with other disciplines such as heating, ventilation, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection.

Document and resolve Special Systems project issues related to procedures, design clarifications, labor, equipment, and schedule.

Identify and inform project staff of difficult Special Systems installation requirements in sufficient time to allow for proper planning and implementation.

Oversee implementation of Special Systems mock-ups and associated testing, review, and approval.

Ensure required Special Systems permits and insurance, keep current for term of project, and serve as liaison with Special Systems inspection agencies.

Liaise with Engineers, Design Consultants, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Inspectors, other Turner employees, and owner's representatives to resolve Special Systems issues related to a wide range of project types, including but not limited to commercial, aviation, sports venues, and healthcare.

Create and utilize appropriate tools for regularly monitoring Special Systems productivity and benchmark against project schedule.

Evaluate and approve Special Systems subcontractor monthly payment requisitions with keen understanding of funds and labor required for remaining work.

Participate in implementing Quality Control (QC) plan with Special Systems project team.

Oversee detailed log of lessons learned throughout project and share with Special Systems project team and project leadership.

Foster environment with Special Systems team to provide coaching and expert guidance on processes and implementation and be open to team contributions for continuous improvement.

Collaborate on Special Systems Coordination Process with VDC (Virtual Design and Construction) Engineer, ensure overall installation comply with design requirements, operations and maintenance fundamentals, and quality standards.

Collaborate with Special Systems Engineer on overall turnover process including start-up, testing, commissioning, closeout, and turnover.

May supervise and develop Special Systems Superintendents, participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute / contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.

Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum of 6 years of experience with progressive responsibility and exposure to construction design, cost, sequence, logistics and field installations of substantial Special Systems / Low Voltage systems and IT Infrastructure components or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Experience with installation of one or more major Special Systems and IT Infrastructure components, required

Working knowledge of Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronic Industries Alliance (TIA / EIA) and Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)

Special Systems integration experience

Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule

Knowledge of construction costs, scheduling, and various building systems

Experience interpreting and reviewing Special Systems contract documents, including but not limited to schematic design (SD-30% documents), design development documents (DD-60% documents), construction documents (CD-100% documents), bid and award, conformed documents, requests for information (RFI), change orders, submittals, bulletins, as-built drawings, and closeout documentation

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and / or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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