Data Center Construction Superintendent

Insight Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Columbus, OH is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead on-site execution for large-scale projects, with a focus on data-center builds. This role emphasizes field leadership, safety, scheduling, and contractor coordination to keep projects moving on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction, hands-on site management, and a strong track record coordinating multiple trades and MEP packages.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in construction as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Foreman.
• Strong background in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and multiple trades on site.
• Hands-on experience managing job site execution rather than design/engineering.
• Solid understanding of construction scheduling, sequencing, and site logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site operations for large-scale construction projects.
• Manage subcontractors and multiple trades to maintain schedule.
• Enforce safety standards and lead safety initiatives.
• Coordinate MEP systems and site logistics.
• Monitor progress to ensure milestones are met.

Skills

Field leadership

Subcontractor management

Schedule & logistics

Safety leadership

MEP coordination

Data center experience

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Construction Superintendent to oversee on-site operations for large-scale construction projects, with a preference for experience supporting data center builds. This role is highly field-focused and responsible for driving day-to-day execution, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong commercial or industrial construction experience who has been exposed to data center environments but remains rooted in core construction leadership—not IT or engineering-heavy design.

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Skills and Requirements

3–7+ years of experience as a Construction Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Foreman

Strong background in commercial, industrial, or mission-critical construction projects

Proven ability to manage subcontractors and multiple trades simultaneously

Hands-on experience managing job site execution rather than design/engineering

Solid understanding of construction scheduling, sequencing, and site logistics

Experience enforcing job site safety standards and leading safety initiatives Experience supporting data center construction projects (ground-up or expansions)

Exposure to mission-critical environments (high uptime expectations, tight timelines, etc.)

Familiarity with MEP coordination in complex builds (power, cooling, etc.)

Experience working on large-scale projects ($10M+ preferred)