Field Supervisor **Potential $5K Retention Bonus** Id-2464

E2 Optics is an award-winning, Woman-Owned technology integrator, headquartered in Denver, Colorado. We help clients deploy remarkably efficient solutions that are modern, turnkey, and minimize operational costs. We design low voltage solutions that seamlessly integrate audiovisual, physical security, structured cabling, and wireless solutions, including DAS and WiFi systems. Our experience spans Enterprise and Government clients within the Energy, Finance, Health Care, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Media & Communications, and Transportation industries. Our Core Values, which are built around Safety, guide our business, employees, and relationships with customers and partners. We embrace these values to be a better business and better people, while having fun in the process. As a result, we've set a new standard, and our clients have made E2 Optics one of America's largest and fastest-growing companies.

Work as a senior technical leader of a project team. The Field Supervisor is primarily responsible  for delivering jobsite productivity, ensuring high-quality work and maintaining a safe work  environment. This position combines senior trade skillset with project management practices to  complete installation of Structured Cabling Systems, Data centers or Specialty projects on-schedule  and to established standards. The Field Supervisor leads onsite team members on projects safely and  effectively with varying magnitude and complexity to meet projected milestones. This position is  roughly 70% direct field presence with 30% administrative functions.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Safety is our number one Core Value. Follows safe work practices in accordance to company and client worksite policies.
    • Promote company CORE Values to foster and safeguard family-centric culture.
    • Supervise all aspects of installation; 1)Plan, organize and direct personnel, resources and materials. 2)Read and interpret floorplans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets. 3) Perform system testing and troubleshooting as required.
    • Evaluate project requirements and validate SOW (Scope of Work) and project plan by implementing strategies to achieve optimal team performance and ensure all work is performed in accordance to the SOW, project, and industry standards.
    • Work with Scheduling administrator to maintain 2-5 week look ahead schedule on the project to plan personnel resources, equipment and materials.
    • Accurate reporting of project status to Scheduling administrator to update scheduling tool and facilitate timely reporting to leadership and the client.
    • SME (Subject Matter Expert) and mentor to technicians to develop their abilities to improve the performance of their tasks and responsibilities.
    • Collaborate with Project Engineer to define project compliant equipment and materials.
    • Track, trend and drive problem solving for recurring issues that prevent realization of performance targets.
    • Share better practices and lessons learned across sites for inspiration and implementation.
    • Provide coaching, development and guidance to direct reports and/or team members, encouraging and guiding them personally to develop with emerging technologies.
    • Lead by example by exemplifying safety and professionalism at all times.
    • Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.).
    • Approve PTO requests by managing workload.
    • Contribute observations for employee evaluations and performance feedback.
    • Exhibit and maintain professional appearance and behavior to maintain professional appearance and demeanor in both internal and customer relations.
    • Travel: The individual in this position should be able and willing to travel as required by E2 Optics.
    • Additional Responsibilities: As identified and assigned by leadership.

Education:

    • High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
    • OSHA 30 within first 2 weeks in role.
    • BICSI Installer 2 Copper preferred.
    • BICSI Installer 2 Fiber preferred.
    • BICSI Certified Technician. Must be earned within 12 months in role.
    • Read, write, and understand English, bilingual is a plus.

Experience:

    • Minimum 3-6 years work experience in Structured Cabling or related industry/construction experience.
    • Experience in large data center infrastructure industry including technology, quality and safety standards.
    • Minimum 3 years supervision and/or training experience, to include organizing, prioritizing and scheduling work assignments. 
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