Superintendent 2 (Telecommunications) - Richmond, VA

Position Overview

Your Future at M.C. Dean – We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained – enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

The Superintendent 2 (Telecommunications) position demonstrates competency in job planning and management, with a strong ability to meet deadlines and execute work safely. Attention to detail and effective communication up and down the chain of command are critical for success in managing multiple subcontractors, work crews, and project personnel. You will be responsible for all aspects of construction: safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction – a hands-on role focused on results and problem-solving in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee entire wireless installation from site survey through close-out package to customer.
• Manage a team of installation contractors including team building, maintaining a positive attitude, and goal setting.
• Assist in installing wireless equipment using external/internal antennas, coaxial, CATV, fiber optic, CAT 6/6a cable, and other NEC standard components at customer sites.
• Terminate wall and ceiling mounted components.
• Conduct Sweep, PIM, and Fiber testing.
• Support proposal development and project preparation activities.
• Perform site surveys to troubleshoot and design corrective RF and RF/fiberoptic installations for systems with inadequate coverage, and report findings.
• Complete job-related documentation and record keeping.
• Assist in warehouse maintenance and inventory management.
• Keep both customer and company updated on installation progress, including safety, local code, and company installation requirements.
• Aid in the development of project schedules and assist with material/subcontractor selections.
• Mentor and lead less experienced technicians.
• Adhere to and, when necessary, wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Required Qualifications

• Either a 2-year technical degree (Engineering Technology, Construction Management) with 10+ years of installation experience in IT, Cable, Electrical, RF and/or Telecommunications (Cellular Technologies) fields, or 12+ years of installation experience with a high school diploma.
• Knowledge of the terminology and equipment used in the in-building Distributed Antennae System (DAS) industry.
• Demonstrated ability to use basic hand and power tools essential for installation projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Field Foreman or Field Supervisor.
• Solid understanding of wireless networks including modulation techniques (UTMS, GSM, LTE, etc.), amplifier/antenna/cable theory, link budgets, and propagation tools.
• Experience with common DAS equipment such as Fiber DAS, Repeaters, Coaxial Cable, CAT 5, Antennas, Splitters, and Fiber Cable.
• Working knowledge of RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzer, signal generators, data collection tools such as PCTel Seehawk).
• Experience leading crews, coaching technicians, and managing projects.
• Experience with CAD, IbWave, or an equivalent design platform.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally at all job sites and independently complete installations as required.
• Experience in developing proposals and the ability to think analytically to solve complex problems.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with a proven track record of driving performance and executing against plans.