Electrical Superintendent, Data Center Construction

Sharon Tube Company; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Career growth

Job summary

Zekelman Industries invites applications for a Data Center Electrical Superintendent to lead field execution on Texas projects. You will oversee safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating with clients, engineers, and subcontractors from planning through turnover.

The role requires hands-on leadership with extensive experience, strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E standards, and the ability to travel across Texas. Join a team delivering critical data center infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical construction experience.
• 5+ years in a Superintendent or comparable leadership role.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, BIM models, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide field leadership for electrical construction activities, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and turnover procedures.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Project management

Field safety

Electrical codes

Education

Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Job description

**You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play - all day, everyday.**Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.**We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.****Come build a career you believe in.****About The Role:**We are seeking a **Data Center Electrical Superintendent** to lead field execution across high-profile projects throughout Texas.In this role, you will serve as the senior field leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality installation of critical electrical infrastructure. You will oversee field operations from planning and installation through testing, commissioning, and turnover while leading large teams and coordinating with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building the next generation of digital infrastructure.## What You'll Do### Field Leadership & Project Execution* Provide overall field leadership for all electrical construction activities, including safety, quality, productivity, manpower planning, logistics, and schedule execution.* Lead and mentor foremen, general foremen, craft professionals, subcontractors, and support personnel.* Develop manpower forecasts, crew-loading plans, work-area assignments, shift schedules, and resource plans.* Manage daily work plans, three-week look-ahead schedules, installation sequencing, and recovery plans.### Technical Coordination* Review drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, BIM layouts, submittals, and equipment documentation before release to field teams.* Coordinate activities with owners, general contractors, engineers, equipment vendors, inspectors, commissioning teams, and trade partners.* Oversee installation of: Medium-voltage distribution systems Switchgear and transformers UPS and battery systems Generators Busway systems Cable tray and feeder systems Grounding systems Controls and monitoring systems### Safety & Quality* Enforce OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, company, and customer safety requirements.* Lead pre-task planning meetings, toolbox talks, production meetings, and daily field coordination activities.* Implement QA/QC programs, inspections, test documentation, deficiency tracking, redline management, and turnover procedures.* Ensure protection of installed equipment, housekeeping standards, material management, and access control requirements.### Commissioning & Turnover* Coordinate inspections, startup activities, testing, energization, commissioning support, and customer acceptance processes.* Manage punch-list completion and turnover documentation.* Support project closeout activities and workforce transitions between projects.## What We're Looking For### Required Qualifications* 10+ years of electrical construction experience.* 5+ years in a Superintendent, General Foreman, or comparable leadership role.* Strong knowledge of: National Electrical Code (NEC) OSHA regulations NFPA 70E Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures Electrical commissioning practices* Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, BIM models, and one-line diagrams.* Proven success leading multiple crews, managing production goals, resolving field conflicts, and driving schedule performance.* Strong communication, leadership, documentation, and problem-solving skills.* Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout Texas.### Preferred Qualifications* Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician License.* Experience delivering electrical scopes on: Hyperscale data centers Colocation facilities AI and HPC infrastructure GPU-focused facilities Enterprise or mission-critical projects* Experience leading large crews across multiple shifts and phased turnover schedules.* Knowledge of redundant power architectures, critical environments, and uptime requirements.* Experience with commissioning, startup, integrated systems testing, and customer turnover.* Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, digital plan platforms, and electronic inspection tools.* Experience with prefabricated electrical assemblies, modular construction, or offsite fabrication programs.You'll be part of a team delivering some of the most advanced data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects in the industry. We offer:* Competitive salaried compensation* Career growth opportunities on high-profile projects* Exposure to cutting-edge AI, cloud, and mission-critical facilities* Collaborative and safety-focused work environment* Opportunities to lead large-scale electrical construction teams* Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities## Work EnvironmentThis position is primarily field-based and requires regular onsite attendance at active construction projects throughout Texas. Work may be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve exposure to weather conditions, construction site noise, and active electrical infrastructure.Candidates must be willing to travel, work extended hours when required, and support critical project milestones including nights, weekends, and shift coverage.Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.M/F/D/VWe are Zekelman Industries.We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.