Onsite, Second-Shift Data Center Construction Lead

Align; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA & FSA options

401(k) match 3%

ClassPass membership

Paid Time Off

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Align seeks an Assistant Superintendent to coordinate second-shift construction activities for a data center white space fit-out in the Detroit metropolitan area. This person will work closely with the Project Manager and daytime field team to oversee contractors, monitor installation progress, and keep work moving safely and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has previous construction field experience, communicates well with contractors and clients, and is comfortable taking ownership of onsite

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction field supervision or coordination, with responsibility for directing crews or coordinating subcontractors.
• Experience in data center, construction, electrical, mechanical, low-voltage, industrial, or other critical facility experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings and understand installation requirements and work sequencing.
• Working knowledge of construction safety practices and the ability to recognize and address jobsite hazards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with consistent follow-through on field issues and commitment.
• Ability to make sound decisions within assigned responsibilities and recognize when to involve the Project Manager or senior field leadership.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and maintaining daily construction documentation. Experience with Bluebeam, Procore, or similar tools is a plus.
• Ability to work onsite consistently during the required second-shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Align’s onsite field representative during the second shift, coordinating work with contractors, vendors, and client representatives.
• Review daily priorities and planned activities with the Project Manager and daytime team to ensure a clear handoff between shifts.
• Coordinate contractor activities and work sequencing, confirming crews have the access, materials, and information needed to complete assigned work.
• Walk the jobsite to monitor installation progress and quality against project drawings, specifications, and client requirements.
• Support white space fit-out activities, including cabinets, containment, cable pathways, structured cabling, and associated electrical and mechanical installations.
• Reinforce site safety requirements, address unsafe conditions, and elevate concerns through the appropriate site procedures.
• Identify scheduling conflicts, material shortages, installation issues, and other obstacles; work with the project team to resolve them.
• Maintain daily reports, progress photos, and field issue logs. Communicate potential scope changes and work requiring clarification to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate punch-list work and support inspections, testing, and turnover activities as assigned.
• Provide the daytime team with a clear update on completed work, outstanding issues, and next steps

Skills

Field supervision

Data center experience

Reading drawings

Safety practices

Communication skills

Decision making

Office tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Second shift onsite

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Align seeks an Assistant Superintendent to coordinate second-shift construction activities for a data center white space fit-out in the Detroit metropolitan area. This person will work closely with the Project Manager and daytime field team to oversee contractors, monitor installation progress, and keep work moving safely and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has previous construction field experience, communicates well with contractors and clients, and is comfortable taking ownership of onsite