Electrical Superintendent - Data Center

Metric DCX; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric DCX seeks an Electrical Construction Superintendent to lead field execution on a hyperscale data center project in Philadelphia. You will oversee onsite crews, coordinate subs, and ensure safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery of mission-critical electrical systems from mobilization through turnover.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in electrical construction with superintendent-level leadership and 5+ years in data center or mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical construction with superintendent-level leadership.
• 5+ years of Data Center or mission-critical project experience.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, and grounding.
• Willingness to travel full-time.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution of large-scale data center electrical construction.
• Manage daily field operations, work sequencing, manpower, and productivity.
• Enforce strict safety standards, quality control, and compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other trades.
• Drive schedule adherence and support milestone delivery.
• Review drawings, specs, and constructability with project leadership.
• Support commissioning, testing, and turnover activities.
• Mentor foremen and field crews to build strong project teams.

Skills

Electrical construction

Field leadership

Data center experience

Coordination

Job description

Electrical Superintendent | Hyperscale Data Center | ENR Electrical Contractor

Seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Superintendent to lead field execution on a Hyperscale Data Center project in Philadelphia. In this role you will be responsible for day-to-day site leadership, ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-schedule delivery of complex mission-critical electrical systems.

You will serve as the primary field leader, coordinating crews, subcontractors, and trade partners while working closely with project teams, client representatives, and general contractors to drive successful project outcomes from mobilization through commissioning and turnover.

This is a strong career-advancement opportunity for a Superintendent looking to grow with a company expanding its Mission Critical / Data Center Division nationwide.

• Lead on-site execution of large-scale Data Center electrical construction.
• Manage daily field operations, work sequencing, manpower, and productivity
• Enforce strict safety standards, quality control, and compliance
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other trades
• Drive schedule adherence and support milestone delivery
• Review drawings, specs, and constructability with project leadership
• Support commissioning, testing, and turnover activities
• Mentor foremen and field crews to build strong project teams
• 10+ years of experience in electrical construction, with Superintendent-level field leadership
• 5+ years of Data Center or Mission-Critical project experience
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, and grounding systems
• Proven ability to lead large field teams in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication, planning, and coordination skills
• Proficient with construction documentation and scheduling tools
• Willingness to travel full-time as required

This role is ideal for a Superintendent who thrives in the field, understands the complexity of hyperscale data center builds, and is committed to safety, quality, and execution excellence.