Data Center Electrical Construction Lead

IES Electrical; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical-dental-vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

IES Electrical in Texas is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee electrical construction on mission-critical/data center projects, from mobilization through commissioning and turnover.

You will lead field crews, coordinate with subcontractors and engineers, ensure safety compliance, read drawings and specs, and manage schedules and budgets. Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in electrical construction and 1–3 years in lead roles, with a Journeyman or Master license preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires HS Diploma or GED; technical/trade degree preferred.
• 8–12 years in electrical construction with 1–3 years in superintendent/lead role.
• Direct data center or mission-critical project experience strongly preferred.
• Valid electrical license on Journeyman or Master level preferred.
• Strong reading of electrical drawings, specs, and BIM coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site electrical construction activities from mobilization to turnover.
• Supervise field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors to hit milestones.
• Develop short-interval plans, look-ahead schedules, and manpower forecasts.
• Ensure safety policies, OSHA standards, and site safety requirements.
• Interpret and enforce codes and drawings (NEC, NFPA, Local codes).
• Coordinate with PM, engineering, and trades to resolve conflicts.
• Support QA/QC activities, inspections, testing, commissioning.
• Maintain field documentation and logistics.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Electrical construction

Reading drawings & specs

Safety compliance

MS Office proficiency

Outlook

Electrical license (Journeyman/Master)

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Technical or construction‑related degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

MS Office

Job description

IES Electrical in Texas is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee electrical construction on mission-critical/data center projects, from mobilization through commissioning and turnover.

You will lead field crews, coordinate with subcontractors and engineers, ensure safety compliance, read drawings and specs, and manage schedules and budgets. Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in electrical construction and 1–3 years in lead roles, with a Journeyman or Master license preferred.