Electrical Superintendent - Mission Critical Data Center

Actalent; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for large-scale mission critical and data center projects in Indianapolis, IN. You will lead electrical construction activities from installation through turnover and commissioning, supervising subcontractors, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

You will collaborate with project managers, design partners, trade contractors, and commissioning teams to resolve issues, drive milestones, and deliver client

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years in electrical construction on large-scale projects.
• Proven track record leading field operations (superintendent or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage power distribution.
• Experience coordinating electrical, mechanical, and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical construction activities for large-scale mission critical and data center projects from installation through final turnover and commissioning.
• Manage electrical subcontractors, manpower planning, work sequencing, and day-to-day performance.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules and budgets for electrical scopes of work, ensuring milestones and production goals are met.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, design partners, trade contractors, owners, engineers, and commissioning teams to resolve issues and keep work on track.
• Review electrical drawings, shop drawings, specifications, and design documents to ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with project requirements.
• Interpret electrical one-line diagrams and other technical documents to guide installation activities and troubleshoot field challenges.
• Identify and implement opportunities for value engineering and process improvements within the electrical scope to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Oversee extensive jobsite activities, including installation of medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems and associated equipment.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, procedures, and compliance requirements on active construction sites.
• Monitor and enforce quality standards for all electrical work, conducting inspections and coordinating corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate electrical work with mechanical, structural, and commissioning activities to support integrated system performance and successful startup.
• Use construction management and scheduling tools to track progress, forecast resource needs, and report status to project leadership.
• Maintain strong communication with field teams and stakeholders, providing clear direction and timely updates on project status and issues.
• Support commissioning activities by coordinating electrical support, documentation, and testing requirements.
• Contribute to project strategy and execution by providing field-driven insights that improve constructability, schedule, and client satisfaction.

Skills

10+ years electrical construction

Field operations leadership

Data center experience

Medium/low voltage distribution

Reading electrical diagrams

Subcontractor management

Safety compliance

Scheduling & budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Travel/relocation readiness

Tools

BIM/VDC workflows

Revit

AutoCAD

Scheduling software

Construction management tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Superintendent for large-scale mission critical and data center projects in Indianapolis, IN. You will lead electrical construction activities from installation through turnover and commissioning, supervising subcontractors, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

You will collaborate with project managers, design partners, trade contractors, and commissioning teams to resolve issues, drive milestones, and deliver client