Security Superintendent

Security Systems Superintendent

Job Summary FieldLink is hiring a Security Systems Superintendent for a 100% travel contract to hire opportunity supporting new construction hyperscale data center projects. This role leads field installation, quality control, technical execution, safety, and crew productivity for security, access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and related low voltage systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead field installation and technical execution for access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and security systems

• Oversee multiple crews on active new construction data center jobsites

• Ensure installations meet customer, manufacturer, IES, and company standards

• Review engineered drawings, blueprints, installation plans, configurations, and as builts

• Identify drawing discrepancies and ensure accurate redline documentation

• Perform QA/QC inspections to verify installation quality and system functionality

• Troubleshoot system issues involving devices, communication failures, network connectivity, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, and TCP/IP platforms

• Manage project schedules, milestones, Client, materials, and field deliverables

• Coordinate with clients, general contractors, inspectors, project managers, and internal teams

• Serve as the primary onsite contact for project updates, issue resolution, and field coordination

• Lead safety meetings, enforce site safety requirements, and maintain compliance with company and jobsite protocols

• Complete required project documentation including timesheets, material transfers, change orders, tool logs, and closeout documents

• Support process improvements related to scheduling, purchasing, estimating, reporting, and field workflow

• Train and mentor technicians on proper installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and safety practices

Job Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in security systems installation, access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, or low voltage systems

• Proven experience managing large scale commercial, data center, mission critical, or new construction security projects

• Experience leading field crews, assigning workload, enforcing safety, and driving productivity on active jobsites

• Strong hands on experience installing, commissioning, configuring, and troubleshooting security systems

• Knowledge of Bosch, Lenel, C Cure, Software House, Client/UTC, DSX, VideoIQ, EST, or similar platforms

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineered drawings, specifications, and as builts

• Strong QA/QC background with the ability to inspect completed work and prevent installation issues

• Experience interfacing with customers, general contractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders

• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Teams, Bluebeam, and Adobe

• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem solving skills

• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, Client, materials, and field resources

• High School Diploma or GED required

• OSHA 10 preferred

• Scissor lift and boom lift certification preferred

• Hilti, fall protection, and confined space certifications preferred

• Ability to work at heights, on ladders, on lifts, and in confined spaces

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds

• Must be able to stand and work on your feet for an entire shift

• Must have basic hand tools and PPE required for security system installation

Preferred Project Background

• Colocation data center

• New construction data center

• Mission critical construction

• Large commercial security systems

• Jobsite trailer environment

• Telecommunications or low voltage construction