Superintendent 1 - Dallas, TX

Superintendent 1

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core valuesagility, expertise, and trustwe foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. We are seeking a Superintendent 1 to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit, you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing and managing all phases of construction projects from inception to completion. Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. Coordinates and supervises subcontractors, scheduling, site safety, compliance with permits and regulations, and effective communication with project stakeholders. Possesses strong leadership skills and the ability to solve problems efficiently, ensuring the seamless execution of construction activities and the successful delivery of projects.

Utilize and understand project safety plans (JHA, AHA, PFW) and develop comprehensive building schedules with a 12+ week look ahead, ensuring all safety protocols and timelines are met. Perform quality reviews of M.C. Dean-produced design documentation, analyzing and interpreting complete drawing packages to evaluate constructability. Conduct B1 take-offs, manage daily material, and perform material and labor planning to update 4-week look ahead forecasts. Support logistics planning for personnel and equipment, tracking project metrics including time and materials through unit tracking and field quality control. Ensure all permits, licenses, and inspection filings are identified and obtained before performing work. Manage crew activities, keeping them on task, ensuring work is installed on time, monitoring overtime hours, and determining labor requirements. Ensure compliance and employee satisfaction in coordination with HR, monitor employee BTA points, and conduct interviews to hire applicable candidates. Participate in weekly resource allocation meetings, create resource-loaded schedules (including manpower, material, equipment), and ensure the project has an accurate org chart. Complete project documentation per M.C. Dean standards, including Change Orders, RFIs, Detailed Daily Reports, and ensure proper documentation return to site QC representatives. Partner with engineers to drive the prefab process, develop project prefab plans and schedules, and manage the pre-fabrication process based on the project schedule without over-ordering. Follow procedures for responding and reporting accidents and incidents, lead daily ORM meetings, and ensure team safety by reviewing and storing all AHA's related to the project scope. Participate in configuration and programming of various systems, manage base switch configurations, and execute PITCO plans to include testing to verify high quality and identify areas for process improvement. Complete quality control inspections of work completed, follow established QC plans and checklists, and ensure work is completed per applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Oversee the installation of system raceway, cabling, equipment racks, grounding, and building out of communication and security rooms per applicable standards, and terminate and test system components. Communicate consistently with GC, owner, project teams, and other trades, engage in scheduled project meetings, and serve as a reliable contact for field operations with customer representatives.

Qualifications

Clearance / Citizen Type : Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information. Education : High School Diploma or GED with 10+ Years of Experience At least seven (7) years of progressive experience in installation, integration, and testing of electronic security projects valued at more than $500k Experience in the Security Industry At least two (2) years' experience managing security projects as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or Project Foreman Experience installing conduit and wiring systems Experience with head end programming and testing of Access Control and Video Management Systems Common knowledge of basic Network Infrastructure Experience working with management systems such as scheduling, job cost reports, estimating, safety, documentation requirements, and quality control. Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling method Must have a history of completing projects under the estimated hours Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills. Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives. Strong MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills is a plus.

Desired Experience : Open to travel as required Experienced with Microsoft Project Certification in one or more Access Control Systems, particularly Lenel OnGuard Certification in Video Management Systems 30-hour OSHA Certification CPR and First Aid Common knowledge of Biometric Systems

What We Offer

A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust. An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years. Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement. Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety. Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance. Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders. Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis. Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English. May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools. Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.