MEP Superintendent - Data Center

Data Center Frontier LLC; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Data Center MEP Superintendent in Bloomsburg, PA, who will be responsible for supervising field construction work, ensuring timely project completion and budget adherence. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in critical facilities, with strong leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of MEP systems is vital, along with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office.

The role offers competitive salaries and benefits, with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of data center or critical facilities MEP construction experience.
• Experience with project size, scope, and complexity is a plus.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including installation and troubleshooting.
• Experience directing and/or supporting the commissioning effort.
• Willingness to travel is a plus.
• Previous experience with managing change orders and billing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field construction work by subcontractors and self-performed work.
• Maintain constant contact with subcontractors to ensure timely work.
• Manage all field-related MEP work activities and coordinate with project manager.
• Ensure project is built on time, within budget, and according to policies.
• Facilitate weekly project progress and safety meetings.

Skills

MEP systems understanding

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Mechanical and electrical systems expertise

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Timberline

Job description

Data Center MEP Superintendent – Bloomsburg, PA

This opportunity is with a leading general contractor of data center construction services. The company provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of clients’ mission‑critical facilities. This career‑growth oriented role involves exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation, along with competitive salaries and benefits. The company builds mission‑critical facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation, and Hyperscale Companies.

Responsible for field activities associated with the project, including supervision of all field construction work by electrical, mechanical, and controls subcontractors/trades as well as self‑performed work. Keeps constant contact with subcontractors to ensure timely work to keep the project on time and within budget. Ensures equipment purchased is onsite when needed. Shares responsibility with the construction project manager for developing and keeping to the project budget, actively participates in the preconstruction phase, and ensures that the project is built on time, within budget, and according to company policies and procedures. Manages and mentors assistant supervisors, coordinators, and other field personnel. Maintains a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations throughout the life of the project.

Responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with primary client, A/E firm, owner’s representative, construction project manager, subcontractors, and other vendors needed to facilitate construction activities at the data center job site.
• Establish and manage the critical work environment project objectives, performance standards, planning, and methods of procedure within corporate policy boundaries to minimize human error factors that could cause downtime during work processes.
• Provide leadership of all field related MEP mission‑critical work activities and coordinate with the construction project manager and subcontractors for proper execution.
• Keep all relative parties informed of the project’s progress throughout the life of the project.
• Have detailed understanding of all MEP systems, including size‑up, costs, scheduling timeline, quality control focus points, system start‑up, commissioning, troubleshooting, etc.
• Manage vendors to ensure that the equipment is properly installed and commissioned. Oversee installation, integration, and energization of electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Ensure the project site and company assets are secure and maintain a safe and respectful working environment by implementing programs for safety/OSHA, equal employment opportunity/EEO, risk management, training, and quality control.
• Confirm that extra charges from subcontractors/suppliers are reasonable and that work is correctly executed. Coordinate with the project manager for approval on extra charges.
• Facilitate weekly project progress and safety meetings with all subcontractor representatives and coordinate upcoming work. Attend all progress meetings with the owner’s representative and data center construction project manager.
• Ensure that the project closeout process is finalized, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the client.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of data center or critical facilities MEP construction experience; project size, scope, and complexity are additional factors.
• Experience working for a general contractor or trade.
• Detailed understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including integrated testing, MOPs/SOPs of installation, functionality, and troubleshooting.
• Experience directing and/or supporting the commissioning effort.
• Willingness to travel is a plus, but not required.
• Demonstrates solid presentation, verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Proficient using a personal computer and company communication tools such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project, Timberline, etc.).
• Previous administrative experience managing change orders, billing, and creating reports.
• Previous experience in the military or military veterans is a huge plus.

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V