Mission-Critical Data Center Superintendent

Instrata; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Instrata is seeking a Data Center Superintendent to lead on-site construction operations for hyperscale and enterprise data center projects in the Richmond area. You will manage 20+ crews, drive safety, productivity, quality, and milestone delivery while coordinating with Project Managers, commissioning teams, trades, and clients.

You’ll own field execution, ensuring facilities are built to spec, ready for testing, and delivered on schedule, with responsibility for safety, QA/QC, and turnover

Qualifications

• 5+ years in structured cabling, low-voltage, or data center infrastructure construction.
• 2+ years supervising crews on large commercial or mission-critical projects.
• OSHA 30 required.
• BICSI or manufacturer certifications strongly preferred.
• Experience working on data center, hyperscale, or other critical infrastructure builds preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site construction activities across active data center builds and expansions.
• Drive schedule execution aligned to turnover, commissioning, and energization milestones.
• Coordinate daily manpower, subcontractors, and sequencing of critical path activities.
• Maintain a disciplined, safety-first culture appropriate for energized and high-risk environments.
• Lead installation of structured cabling, fiber backbone, containment systems, pathways, grounding/bonding, and low-voltage infrastructure supporting critical systems.
• Coordinate closely with MEP trades to ensure proper routing, clearances, and installation sequencing.
• Support white space readiness, equipment staging, and turnover requirements.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, data center standards, and commissioning readiness.
• Conduct daily field briefings covering safety, logistics, materials, and progress.
• Monitor installations for adherence to QA/QC standards and design intent.
• Enforce OSHA standards, site safety plans, and client-specific protocols.
• Coordinate inspections, punch resolution, and documentation for turnover packages.
• Forecast labor, materials, lifts, testing, and tooling several weeks in advance.
• Identify constructability risks, sequencing conflicts, and schedule threats early.
• Track material flow and ensure timely delivery for critical infrastructure components.
• Support commissioning readiness by verifying installations meet test requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Foremen, Leads, and technicians in mission-critical environments.
• Promote accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Support performance coaching and workforce planning in coordination with Operations.

Job description

Instrata is seeking a Data Center Superintendent to lead on-site construction operations for hyperscale and enterprise data center projects in the Richmond area. You will manage 20+ crews, drive safety, productivity, quality, and milestone delivery while coordinating with Project Managers, commissioning teams, trades, and clients.

You’ll own field execution, ensuring facilities are built to spec, ready for testing, and delivered on schedule, with responsibility for safety, QA/QC, and turnover