Field Superintendent - Electrical

The Field Superintendent - Electrical is responsible for directly supervising and coordinating onsite construction activities for missioncritical data center projects. This role serves as the owner's onsite representative and works closely with the Project Director, Project Manager, general contractor, subcontractors, thirdparty vendors, and regulatory authorities to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.
This position requires a strong blend of technical electrical expertise, leadership, communication, and construction management experience.

Project Types
Projects may include, but are not limited to:

Groundup construction of data center facilities
Redevelopment or upgrade of existing buildings into stateoftheart data centers
Expansion of data centers and supporting critical infrastructure within active facilities
Large customer fitouts and retrofit projects to support tenant occupancy and deployment needs

Scope & Discipline
Depending on qualifications, this role may support Electrical or Mechanical scope. Seniorlevel Superintendent roles may be available for candidates with extensive missioncritical or electrical infrastructure experience. Core responsibilities apply across disciplines, with emphasis based on assigned scope.

Key Responsibilities
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Partner with onsite EH&S teams to establish and maintain site safety, health, and security controls
Ensure compliance with corporate safety objectives and regulatory requirements
Promote a strong, proactive safety culture across all site activities

Procurement & OwnerFurnished Equipment

Ensure the general contractor is properly managing site logistics related to ownerfurnished equipment (OFCI)
Maintain detailed awareness of OFCI schedules, deliveries, and documentation
Confirm approved submittals are in place prior to delivery of ownerfurnished equipment
Inspect, receive, and verify equipment and materials upon arrival at the job site

Construction Management & Administration

Maintain an onsite presence Monday-Friday (typical hours 7:00 AM-5:00 PM), with flexibility for evenings, weekends, or emergency response as required by project schedule
Monitor daily construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and schedule milestones
Participate in contractorled meetings including OAC, subcontractor coordination, pull planning, BIM/VDC, design coordination, and RFI/Submittal reviews
Provide onsite technical SME support, including visual inspections and quality reviews for OFCI and contractorfurnished equipment
Coordinate with key stakeholders including contractors, utilities, inspection agencies, and neighboring properties
Address and help resolve onsite conflicts or disputes, escalating to Project Management when necessary
Understand and actively track project schedule milestones, identifying risks and impacts early
Communicate schedule impacts, delays, and mitigation strategies clearly and promptly
Prepare concise weekly and monthly reporting on progress, risks, variances, and corrective actions

Quality Control & Assurance

Manage onsite job photography and documentation
Review and support implementation of the general contractor's Quality Control Plan
Oversee onsite QA/QC inspections and drive timely closure of punchlist items
Support efficient turnover of completed systems and spaces to Operations
Develop and monitor quality metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions
Ensure adherence to site cleanliness plans and data center construction best practices (e.g., dust control in critical spaces)
Coordinate specialty testing and thirdparty inspection contractors

Site Security

Ensure the general contractor maintains job site security in accordance with the approved, sitespecific security plan

Cost Control & Change Management

Assist with pay application review and monitoring to support budget adherence
Review change orders and invoices in coordination with the Project Manager

Commissioning Support

Support startup, commissioning, and training activities in coordination with engineering teams and the Commissioning Authority

Closeout & Turnover

Coordinate with the Project Manager and engineering teams to collect and review turnover documentation
Ensure turnover packages are complete, accurate, and suitable for transition to Operations

Additional Responsibilities

Demonstrate proactive leadership and accountability on site
Support special projects and nonstandard initiatives as assigned
Facilitate coordination across engineering, procurement, finance, and operations teams
Assist with department process improvement initiatives
Serve as site logistics lead for temporary facilities, office trailers, signage, equipment, and vehicles as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical and operational issues
Proven leadership presence with the ability to positively influence teams
Strong understanding of building systems and missioncritical construction processes
Knowledge of cost estimating, budgeting, and schedule management principles
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
Strong work ethic, adaptability, and "cando" mindset
Selfstarter capable of working independently in fastpaced construction environments

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in commercial, industrial, or missioncritical construction
Electrical construction experience strongly preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software
OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain)
Working knowledge of CPM scheduling logic

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.