MEP Specialist 2

Actalent; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

2 weeks PTO

Dental/vision/medical insurance

Cell phone reimbursement: $60

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Lead Electrical Superintendent with strong data center experience to join our Fairfax, VA team. You will lead electrical teams, manage schedules, ensure safety, and uphold quality on site.

Travel between Dallas, Atlanta, Northern VA, MS, and Chicago is expected. This year-long contract to hire offers competitive benefits and hands-on electrical construction and project management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Data Centers.
• Ability to lead teams effectively.
• Proficient in electrical construction and project management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in commercial construction.
• Familiarity with Procore software.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience in subcontractor management.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understand and manage the project schedule and overall scope.
• Assist in maintaining the project schedule daily through Touch plan.
• Collaborate with the Project Scheduler and Project Manager to develop progress schedules, such as two-week look-ahead schedules.
• Prepare and distribute daily logs using Procore.
• Coordinate and schedule necessary inspections.
• Prepare agendas for regular construction meetings.
• Enforce site safety, security, and visitor access protocols.
• Ensure quality and workmanship of finished products.
• Develop and maintain a Site Utilization plan.
• Maintain a phone log.
• Prepare pre-punch list items.
• Collaborate with the Project Site Engineer to upload all pertinent project information on Procore.
• Provide site safety training and enforce safety compliance on the project site.
• Conduct weekly tool talks.
• Secure any required hot work permits for the project.

Tools

Procore

Job description

We are seeking a highly qualified Lead Electrical Superintendent to join our team, with strong experience in electrical systems, particularly in Data Centers. The ideal candidate will possess robust computer skills and have experience working with Switchgears and UPS systems. This role involves traveling between various project locations, including Dallas, Atlanta GA, Northern VA, Mississippi, and Chicago.

Job Title: MEP Specialist / Journeyman

We are seeking a highly qualified Lead Electrical Superintendent to join our team, with strong experience in electrical systems, particularly in Data Centers. The ideal candidate will possess robust computer skills and have experience working with Switchgears and UPS systems. This role involves traveling between various project locations, including Dallas, Atlanta GA, Northern VA, Mississippi, and Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understand and manage the project schedule and overall scope.
• Assist in maintaining the project schedule daily through Touch plan.
• Collaborate with the Project Scheduler and Project Manager to develop progress schedules, such as two-week look-ahead schedules.
• Prepare and distribute daily logs using Procore.
• Coordinate and schedule necessary inspections.
• Prepare agendas for regular construction meetings.
• Enforce site safety, security, and visitor access protocols.
• Ensure quality and workmanship of finished products.
• Develop and maintain a Site Utilization plan.
• Maintain a phone log.
• Prepare pre-punch list items.
• Collaborate with the Project Site Engineer to upload all pertinent project information on Procore.
• Provide site safety training and enforce safety compliance on the project site.
• Conduct weekly tool talks.
• Secure any required hot work permits for the project.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Data Centers.
• Ability to lead teams effectively.
• Proficient in electrical construction and project management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in commercial construction.
• Familiarity with Procore software.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience in subcontractor management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical experience preferred.
• Experience as a site supervisor or in a management role.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schedules.
• Strong communication skills.
• Data center experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel is helpful.
• Strong safety attitude.
• 7-10 years of experience.

Work Environment

This position requires on-site presence in Northern VA, Dallas TX, Atlanta GA, Chicago, and Mississippi, with travel between these locations as needed. The role offers a year-long contract with potential for extension, including travel expenses and accommodation. Benefits include a 401k plan, 2 weeks of PTO, dental/vision/medical insurance, a $60 cell phone reimbursement, and 10 paid holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FAIRFAX, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in FAIRFAX,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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