Superintendent – Data Center Electrical Construction
Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, is seeking an experienced traveling Superintendent with a proven background in mission critical data center electrical construction. This role is responsible for leading field operations on large-scale data center projects across the United States, ensuring safe, high quality installation of complex electrical systems while driving schedule performance, productivity, and quality standards.
The Superintendent will work closely with Project Managers, General Superintendents, customers, and field leadership teams to successfully deliver fast-paced mission critical projects. This position requires extensive experience with data center electrical infrastructure, strong field leadership skills, and the ability to travel nationwide to support project needs.
Key Responsibilities
Field Leadership and Operations
• Lead daily electrical field operations including manpower planning, crew coordination, workface planning, and production management.
• Ensure all work is installed safely, correctly, and in accordance with project requirements, electrical codes, and customer standards.
• Coordinate field activities with forepersons, subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners.
• Drive productivity while maintaining the highest levels of safety and workmanship.
Electrical Systems Coordination
• Oversee installation of mission critical electrical systems including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, PDUs, grounding systems, raceway systems, and power distribution infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical installation activities with other trades and project stakeholders.
• Identify constructability issues, field conflicts, and schedule impacts while developing solutions to keep work progressing.
Scheduling and Production
• Execute project schedules through short interval planning and daily production management.
• Monitor manpower and productivity to ensure milestone achievement.
• Participate in owner, contractor, and trade coordination meetings.
• Support project leadership in maintaining schedule and budget objectives.
Safety and Quality
• Enforce site safety programs and OSHA compliance requirements.
• Lead safety meetings, jobsite inspections, and field audits.
• Ensure all installations meet company quality standards and customer expectations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Documentation and Communication
• Maintain daily reports, manpower reports, production tracking, and progress updates.
• Communicate jobsite conditions, risks, and project status to project leadership.
• Support resolution of field conflicts, RFIs, and installation challenges.
Leadership and Team Development
• Provide leadership and direction to forepersons, electricians, and subcontractor teams.
• Mentor and develop field personnel while building high performing teams.
• Foster a positive, safety focused, and production driven culture.
Minimum Job Requirements
• Minimum 8 to 12 years of electrical construction experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Superintendent or field leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading mission critical or data center electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of medium voltage and low voltage power distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience with manpower management, scheduling, and trade coordination.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide for extended project assignments.
Preferred Qualifications
• Data center experience with hyperscale clients and mission critical facilities.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar construction software.
• Journeyman electrician background or equivalent field experience.
• Experience managing large electrical crews on fast-track construction projects.
Physical Requirements
• Work in active construction environments including walking job sites, climbing ladders, and accessing elevated work areas.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment as required.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment at all times on job sites.
• Extensive travel to project locations nationwide is required.
Safety Level
Safety Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety Sensitive designation include tasks that may affect the safety and health of the employee or others such as supporting construction operations and working in active industrial environments.
About Us
As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, you are not just joining a company, you are joining a culture. Because every employee is an owner, our team is deeply invested in the quality of the work we perform. From entry level employees to experienced leaders, we are deliberate in how we build, train, and support our people.
Our focus is on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee owners. We offer competitive pay, industry leading benefits including a 401K and employee stock ownership plan, and training that supports both personal and professional growth. We are driven by skill, grit, and purpose as we continue to deliver high quality results across the mission critical and industrial construction sectors.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Benefits
• Market Competitive Salary paid weekly
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting after 60 days of continuous employment
• Paid Time Off PTO and Sick Time
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation Charitable Employee Owners program

Sundt Construction, Inc. is one of the country’s most respected general contractors, currently ranked in the top 100 largest construction companies in the United States by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine. We're consistently ranked a Best Place to Work by our own employees and known nationally for our innovative approach to construction services. We've also won more Build America awards from the Associated General Contractors of America than any other general contractor.
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