Data Center Superintendent

QPS Employment Group; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Next Level Technician in Richmond, VA seeks a Data Center Superintendent to oversee structured cabling installations and low-voltage infrastructure for large commercial projects. You will drive schedules, manage crews and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance with design specs.

The role requires OSHA 30, strong leadership, and experience coordinating multiple trades. This position offers benefits and opportunities across a national footprint.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• BICSI or manufacturer certifications strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction activities across commercial low-voltage projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.
• Drive schedule execution and ensure project milestones are met on time.
• Coordinate daily manpower, subcontractors, and sequencing of critical project activities.
• Maintain a disciplined, safety-first culture across active construction sites.
• Oversee installation of structured cabling, fiber backbone, containment systems, pathways, grounding and bonding, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Coordinate closely with electrical contractors, general contractors, and other trades to ensure proper routing, clearances, and installation sequencing.
• Support equipment staging, material coordination, and project turnover requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, installation standards, and quality requirements.
• Conduct daily field briefings covering safety, logistics, materials, and project progress.
• Monitor installations for adherence to quality-control standards and design specifications.
• Enforce OSHA standards, site safety plans, and client-specific protocols.
• Coordinate inspections, punch-list resolution, and documentation for project closeout.
• Forecast labor, materials, lifts, testing equipment, and tools several weeks in advance.
• Identify constructability risks, sequencing conflicts, and schedule threats early.
• Track material flow and ensure timely delivery of critical installation components.
• Verify installations meet project testing and quality requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Foremen, Lead Technicians, and technicians.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Support performance coaching and workforce planning in coordination with Operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Microsoft 365

OSHA 30

BICSI

Procore

Smartsheet

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 30 certification

BICSI certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Procore

Microsoft 365

Job description

Data Center Superintendent - Structured Cabling | Richmond, VA

Join Next Level Technician as a Data Center Superintendent in Richmond, VA! Enjoy weekly pay, benefits, and steady work with a national leader.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site construction activities across commercial low-voltage projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications
• Drive schedule execution and ensure project milestones are met on time
• Coordinate daily manpower, subcontractors, and sequencing of critical project activities
• Maintain a disciplined, safety-first culture across active construction sites
• Oversee installation of structured cabling, fiber backbone, containment systems, pathways, grounding and bonding, and low-voltage infrastructure
• Coordinate closely with electrical contractors, general contractors, and other trades to ensure proper routing, clearances, and installation sequencing
• Support equipment staging, material coordination, and project turnover requirements
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, installation standards, and quality requirements
• Conduct daily field briefings covering safety, logistics, materials, and project progress
• Monitor installations for adherence to quality-control standards and design specifications
• Enforce OSHA standards, site safety plans, and client-specific protocols
• Coordinate inspections, punch-list resolution, and documentation for project closeout
• Forecast labor, materials, lifts, testing equipment, and tools several weeks in advance
• Identify constructability risks, sequencing conflicts, and schedule threats early
• Track material flow and ensure timely delivery of critical installation components
• Verify installations meet project testing and quality requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop Foremen, Lead Technicians, and technicians
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Support performance coaching and workforce planning in coordination with Operations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or commercial infrastructure construction
• 2+ years of experience supervising crews on large commercial or complex construction projects
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in fast-paced construction environments
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and large field teams
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and installation standards
• Strong communication skills with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and schedule performance
• Proficiency with construction reporting tools, mobile field technology, and Microsoft 365
• OSHA 30 certification required
• BICSI or manufacturer certifications strongly preferred
• Experience with data center or other critical infrastructure projects preferred
• Familiarity with project tracking or construction software such as Smartsheet or Procore
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical job site tasks, including walking extensive job sites, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and reaching

Why Work with Next Level Technician in Richmond, VA?

• Benefits Package: Medical, PTO, and bonus opportunities
• Career Growth: Lead large-scale data center projects with strong advancement potential
• Dedicated Support: Recruiter and operations teams who understand the low-voltage industry
• National Footprint: Work with respected clients across Virginia and the U.S.