Data Center Cabling Superintendent — Lead Field Ops

QPS Employment Group; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Bonus opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Next Level Technician is seeking a Data Center Superintendent to oversee on-site construction, including structured cabling and low-voltage infrastructure, across large commercial projects in Richmond, VA. The role requires coordinating multi-trade crews, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safety and quality on active sites.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in relevant infrastructure construction, OSHA 30, and a track record of leading field teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or commercial infrastructure construction.
• 2+ years supervising crews on large commercial or complex construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• BICSI or manufacturer certifications strongly preferred.
• Experience with data center or other critical infrastructure projects preferred.
• Familiarity with construction reporting tools such as Smartsheet or Procore.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction activities across commercial low-voltage projects, ensuring work is completed safely and to spec.
• Drive schedule execution and meet project milestones on time.
• Coordinate daily manpower, subcontractors, and sequencing of critical activities.
• Maintain a safety-first culture across active sites.
• Oversee installation of structured cabling, fiber backbone, containment systems, pathways, grounding and bonding, and low-voltage infra.
• Coordinate with electrical/general contractors to ensure proper routing and sequencing.
• Support material coordination and project turnover requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client specs, installation standards, and quality requirements.
• Conduct daily field briefings on safety, logistics, materials, and progress.
• Monitor installations for adherence to QC standards and design specs.
• Enforce OSHA standards and client-specific protocols.
• Coordinate inspections, punch-list resolution, and project closeout documentation.
• Forecast labor, materials, lifts, and tools weeks in advance.
• Identify constructability risks and schedule threats early.
• Track material flow and ensure timely delivery of components.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Foremen and Technicians.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety-first

Project coordination

Team supervision

Construction reporting tools

Microsoft 365

OSHA 30 certification

Data center / critical infrastructure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smartsheet

Procore

Job description

Next Level Technician is seeking a Data Center Superintendent to oversee on-site construction, including structured cabling and low-voltage infrastructure, across large commercial projects in Richmond, VA. The role requires coordinating multi-trade crews, maintaining schedules, and ensuring safety and quality on active sites.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in relevant infrastructure construction, OSHA 30, and a track record of leading field teams.