Data Center Construction Field Oversight Leader

Switch; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote options

Generous benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Data Center Construction Field Oversight Leader in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on on-site oversight of active data center construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and operational readiness.

You will spend the majority of time at construction sites and report construction health to leadership. We require 10+ years in large-scale construction, deep field knowledge, and strong collaboration with construction managers, GCs, vendors, engineers, and

Qualifications

• Extensive field construction oversight experience on large-scale projects.
• Ability to assess schedule, quality, safety, and operational readiness on site.
• Strong leadership and decision-making in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Spend at least 80% of your time in the field at active data center construction sites.
• Assess contractor performance against schedule and quality commitments.
• Conduct site walks, observations, audits, and risk reviews.
• Validate reported status with field conditions and milestones.
• Identify risks early and elevate material issues to leadership.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, GCs, vendors, and engineers.
• Standardize field observation and reporting practices across projects.

Skills

Field oversight

Contractor management

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety leadership

Job description

Data Center Construction Field Oversight Leader

Category: Construction

Location: Atlanta, GA

Type: On-site

About Switch

At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.

We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.

The Role: Data Center Construction Field Oversight Leader

As a Data Center Construction Field Oversight Leader at Switch, you will provide field oversight across active data center construction projects. You will spend at least 80% of your time at construction sites, evaluating execution against schedule, quality, safety, and operational expectations. You will identify risks, validate reported project status, and give leadership a clear view of construction health across the portfolio. This is an oversight role. Site teams and Construction Managers remain responsible for day-to-day project execution.

What You’ll Do

• Spend at least 80% of your time in the field at active data center construction sites.
• Assess General Contractor and vendor performance, including schedule, quality, productivity, staffing, coordination, and delivery against commitments.
• Conduct regular site walks, field observations, audits, and performance reviews to identify risks and execution gaps.
• Validate reported project status against field conditions, milestones, performance data, and leading indicators.
• Identify emerging risks early and elevate material issues that could affect construction outcomes.
• Bring Construction Managers, General Contractors, vendors, Engineering, Operations, and other teams together to resolve issues that cross functional boundaries.
• Establish a consistent approach to field observations, audits, performance reviews, risk reporting, and escalation across projects.
• Identify recurring issues and construction risks across projects and campuses, not just within individual projects.
• Provide central leadership with clear, actionable reporting on construction health, risks, trends, and areas requiring intervention.
• Hold contractors, vendors, and internal teams accountable for commitments while keeping project execution with the responsible site teams.
• Capture lessons from individual projects and help apply them across the construction organization.

What We’re Looking For

• You seek input from the people closest to the work before reaching conclusions or recommending action.
• You communicate field conditions, risks, and decisions clearly, including when reported status does not match what you observe.
• You use sound judgment to separate isolated project issues from risks that require broader action.
• You raise risks early and bring practical solutions, not just problems.
• You build productive working relationships while maintaining clear standards and accountability.
• You follow through on commitments and provide leaders with reliable, fact-based information.
• You stay focused on safety, quality, and operational requirements in mission-critical construction environments.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of relevant construction experience, including significant experience with General Contractors and large-scale construction projects.
• Deep knowledge of field construction practices, contractor performance, scheduling, quality, coordination, and construction risk.
• Experience evaluating complex construction projects through direct field observation and performance data.
• Experience identifying construction risks early and working with project teams to resolve barriers to execution.
• Ability to assess performance across multiple projects and turn field observations into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
• Credibility working directly with experienced Construction Managers, General Contractors, subcontractors, vendors, engineers, and operations teams.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities or data center construction is preferred.

We encourage qualified candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.

Why Switch?

A Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.

Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.

Career Stability & Growth – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company.

Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!

Join Us & Make a Difference

This is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you’re ready to be part of a culture that values innovation, karma, and limitless potential, we want to hear from you.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Switch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodations
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