Data Center MEP Field Lead

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking an MEP Project Superintendent for our Data Center Group in Mount Pleasant, WI. You will lead all field operations for large‑scale data center projects, coordinate multi‑trade teams, and drive safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

This role requires 7+ years of field leadership on complex projects, expertise in mission‑critical sequencing and system integration, and the ability to manage high‑reliability environments while interfacing with owners and operators.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of field leadership on complex commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical projects.
• Strong expertise in mission‑critical construction sequencing and system integration.
• Proven ability to lead large, multi‑trade field teams in high‑reliability environments.
• Experience with live campuses, constrained sites, and high‑security facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for large‑scale data center construction projects.
• Manage trade coordination, work sequencing, and daily execution across all scopes.
• Develop and enforce short‑interval schedules and field execution plans.
• Lead site logistics planning including laydown, access, crane operations, and material flow.
• Enforce site safety culture, OSHA compliance, and zero‑incident standards.
• Drive QA/QC processes, inspections, testing, and deficiency resolution.
• Coordinate installation of mission‑critical systems including power distribution, generators, switchgear, UPS, cooling systems, and fire protection.
• Lead subcontractor management, productivity, performance accountability, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate inspections with AHJs, owners, commissioning agents, and operators.
• Lead commissioning readiness, turnover planning, and systems integration support.
• Manage punchlist execution, closeout sequencing, and substantial completion readiness.
• Interface directly with owners, operators, and project leadership teams.
• Support constructability reviews, phasing strategies, and risk mitigation planning.
• Lead field teams, mentor assistant superintendents, and develop trade leadership.

Skills

Field leadership

Sequencing & integration

Multi-trade leadership

High-reliability environments

Job description

The Walsh Group is seeking an MEP Project Superintendent for our Data Center Group in Mount Pleasant, WI. You will lead all field operations for large‑scale data center projects, coordinate multi‑trade teams, and drive safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

This role requires 7+ years of field leadership on complex projects, expertise in mission‑critical sequencing and system integration, and the ability to manage high‑reliability environments while interfacing with owners and operators.